The episode begins with six college freshmen partying in an unfinished house. Five are slaughtered using methods that appear to mimic ancient Native American war rituals, including flaying and impaling. The sixth student, Ingrid Greisen, is abducted.
Watch this short recap for a quick look at the episode's major moments: [S1E16] The Tribe
The team eventually discovers that the "pack" is a killer cult led by . Cally, a sociopathic manipulator, uses a twisted version of Apache culture to control his followers. Ingrid, the missing student, is revealed to be a brainwashed member of the cult rather than a victim. The episode culminates in a standoff at a reservation school, where Hotch and Blackwolf successfully stop the cult from committing further massacres. Key Character Moments The episode begins with six college freshmen partying
In (Season 1, Episode 16) of Criminal Minds , the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) travels to Terra Mesa, New Mexico, to investigate the brutal mass murder of five college students. Plot Summary Watch this short recap for a quick look
: A memorable exchange occurs between Hotch and Blackwolf regarding why the latter doesn't carry a gun. Blackwolf explains the "21-foot rule"—the distance an attacker with a knife can close before a person can react and fire a sidearm—concluding that inside 21 feet, he wins without needing a gun. Episode Details Original Air Date : March 8, 2006.
: Gregory Cruz as John Blackwolf and Chad Allen as Jackson Cally.