: To secure his arrest and discover the location of his victims, Rossi strikes a deal with Yates. Every year on Rossi's birthday, Yates provides the name and location of one of his buried victims.
: Examining the childhood stressors and environmental factors that contribute to a killer's development. Production Highlights Director : Felix Alcala. Writers : Breen Frazier. [S7E22] Profiling 101
In this episode, David Rossi and the BAU team lead a university seminar for criminology students. They use a decades-long pursuit of a prolific serial killer as a "case study" to teach the fundamental principles of criminal profiling. The Core Case: Thomas Yates : To secure his arrest and discover the
The narrative centers on (guest star Mackenzie Astin), a serial killer whose crimes spanned nearly 20 years. Production Highlights Director : Felix Alcala
: The episode utilizes flashbacks to show the evolution of the case from Rossi's early days in the unit to the present.
: Distinguishing between the functional way a crime is committed (Modus Operandi) and the psychological need the killer satisfies through specific rituals (Signature).