Fear and Loathing, S2 E16

“From the deepest desires often comes the deadliest hate.” -Socrates

The BAU goes to a suburb on the edge of New York City to investigate a serial killer who has been targeting young black girls. It is believed to be a hate-crime because the city is only 8% black, and his victims are extremely specific. Swastikas were painted on all the victims’ faces, and each girl was stabbed post-mortem which indicates sexual homicide. (The swastikas were used to distract the police from the true motive of the murder). All of the victims were passionate about singing and were overall good students and good children. After analyzing the data of the victims, the BAU is able to produce a profile: The un-sub is a black man, most likely between the ages of 30-35. They know he is black because of his victims (people often kill within their own race), and he is a smooth talker with a high-intelligence, and is involved in the music industry. The local police are hesitant to release the profile because it will only create more tension between whites and blacks.

After releasing the profile to the community, a young black girl steps forward saying that a man came up to her after church choir practice saying that he owns a recording studio and would love to hear her sing more. This specific black girl said it was obvious that he was lying about his intentions, and that she knew who he was before he introduced himself. Soon after the release of the profile, a missing persons report is made for another young black girl. The perspective then cuts to the missing girl, Allie, who was singing in his studio. He compliments her, says her voice must be sore, and then offers her a bottle of water. After drinking it, she becomes extremely dizzy because the water was spiked with drugs, and he begins to attack her. In attempt to fight back, Allie kicked him where it hurts, and ran like hell. She makes it into the street but is unable to move fast or talk coherently because of the side-effects of the drug. The BAU soon finds Allie and takes the serial killer into custody charged with the murder and abductions of the girls. Overall, his specific case highlights persuasion, segregation, and the use of drugs.