: The identity of the original assault victim proved to be the critical link in identifying the unsub and their motive for seeking retribution against those who buried the truth. Episode Production Details Original Air Date : April 10, 2013.
: The killer targeted individuals whose "squeaky-clean" public personas hid private hypocrisies. The BAU realized the murders were a commentary on the town's unearned reputation as a "City of Tomorrow".
: The episode is available for viewing on platforms like Paramount+ and Apple TV . [S8E19] Pay It Forward
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: Investigations revealed a 25-year-old sexual assault case involving Burke that had been covered up by local officials, including the former sheriff, to protect the town's image. : The identity of the original assault victim
: Shortly after the capsule's opening, retired police deputy Charlie Figg is found decapitated. The BAU determined both victims were killed with the same type of saw, linking the new murder to the historical one.
: During a ceremony to unearth a time capsule from 25 years prior, locals find the severed head of Wade Burke , a man who had gone missing decades earlier. The BAU realized the murders were a commentary
: Featured Joe Mantegna (Rossi), A.J. Cook (JJ), and Kirsten Vangsness (Garcia). Director : John Terlesky.