[s10e4] The Itch Link

: A significant subplot involves Aaron Hotch profiling a woman named Lisa who also claims to have the condition. Unlike the aggressive UnSub, Hotch realizes her "itch" is a physical manifestation of grief and helplessness regarding her infant's death years prior. Episode Conclusion

: Jenkins becomes convinced that an entomologist at a local university is responsible for releasing the "bugs." [S10E4] The Itch

The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) travels to , to investigate a series of murders involving victims whose bodies are covered in scratches. The investigation reveals that the UnSub (Unknown Subject) suffers from Morgellons disease , a delusional skin infestation where the sufferer believes their skin is infested with bugs or fibers. The UnSub: Leo Jenkins : A significant subplot involves Aaron Hotch profiling

Reviewers from TV Fanatic noted that the episode was particularly effective due to its "creepy-crawly" atmosphere and the empathetic way it handled the intersection of mental health and grief, specifically highlighting Hotch's "gentle" profiling of Lisa. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more The investigation reveals that the UnSub (Unknown Subject)

The BAU successfully tracks Jenkins to a basement where he is holding a victim. After a tense standoff, the team manages to apprehend him without further loss of life. The episode concludes with a somber reflection on the thin line between physical ailments and the devastating effects of untreated mental illness.

: He kidnaps individuals he believes are part of the "cover-up" or who can help him expose the "truth." He uses a high-frequency device to stimulate the sensation of "crawling" in his victims to make them understand his pain.

: A former journalist who lost his sanity after the death of his son. He became obsessed with the idea that a government conspiracy or an environmental factor caused his "infestation."