[s5e12] The Uncanny Valley Link

The BAU discovers Samantha was the victim of horrific abuse by her father, Dr. Arthur Malcolm. He molested her and other patients, giving her dolls as "gifts" after each assault and using electroshock therapy to repress her memories and keep her silent.

The episode features a notable performance by Jonathan Frakes (of Star Trek fame) as the predatory Dr. Malcolm, and a chillingly moving performance by Jennifer Hasty as Samantha. S5E12 - “The Uncanny Valley” [S5E12] The Uncanny Valley

The team identifies the unsub as a "collector" with a deep-seated psychopathology, likely stemming from damage to the pre-frontal cortex that prevents her from distinguishing between living beings and objects. The BAU discovers Samantha was the victim of

Samantha uses a wheelchair lift in her van to abduct victims. She dresses them in meticulously tailored chiffon clothes and even sews wigs directly into their scalps to ensure they perfectly match her lost dolls. The Heartbreak: Samantha’s Trauma The episode features a notable performance by Jonathan