Bones season 12 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In this Bones episode, Officer Adams confronts kids stealing a street sign, leading to a humorous debate on its name, "Boner Street." Meanwhile, Dr. Brennan criticizes her novel's audiobook narration and decides to narrate it herself, despite Booth's skepticism. The team investigates a shotgun murder, analyzing evidence and suspecting the victim, Austin Wilson, was involved in a tutoring scam. Tensions arise as suspects include aggressive parents and Austin's roommate, who admits owning the murder weapon but denies using it. The episode intertwines personal struggles, forensic analysis, and the complexity of human relationships, culminating in a student being implicated in the murder.

Full Episode S12E05 Recap

### Scene: Street Sign Theft and Conversation Between Officers - Officer Adams confronts kids stealing a street sign named "Boner Street." - Discussion ensues about why kids steal signs with suggestive names. - A comic debate about the word "boner" being funny due to the human anatomy. ### Scene: Kathy's Audiobook and Booth's Advice - Kathy (Dr. Brennan) listens to her novel's audiobook, disapproving of the narration. - Booth suggests she stay out of the publishing process. - Kathy decides to narrate her own book despite Booth's skepticism. ### Scene: Crime Scene Investigation - The team arrives at a crime scene with a shotgun murder victim. - Discussion about the difficulty of identifying the victim due to the damage. - Evidence of birdshot and close-range firing is found. ### Scene: Lab Analysis and Discussion - Analysis of victim's injuries suggests a young adult with bad knees from labor. - Lack of witnesses and difficulty in ID due to damaged skull and hands. - Discussion about dry cleaners adept at removing blood and other stains. ### Scene: Victim's Patellae Analysis - Discussion about victim's knees showing signs of manual labor. - Conversation about Dr. Brennan's decision to narrate her own audiobook. - Fisher comments on the authenticity of the science in Brennan's book. ### Scene: Investigation at Tutoring Company - Discussion about Austin Wilson, the victim, working at a tutoring company. - Exploration of Austin's dedication to work and lack of personal life. - Brennan's struggle with the idea of auditioning to narrate her own book. ### Scene: Investigation Continues - Investigation at the tutoring company reveals Austin's intense commitment. - Suspicion arises about Austin's involvement in a cheating scheme. - Brennan is offended by a comment at the tutoring company. ### Scene: Interrogation of Sue Casey - Interrogation of Sue Casey, a client's mother, about her aggressive behavior. - Discovery of Sue Casey's altercation with Austin over tutoring methods. ### Scene: Lab Analysis Reveals New Clues - New evidence suggests Austin might have been involved with married women. - Further investigation into the blunt force trauma on Austin's body. - Dr. Hodgins analyzes spider evidence to exclude guns as the murder weapon. ### Scene: Booth and Aubrey's Discussion and Breakthrough - Booth and Aubrey discuss personal family issues and investigate the murder weapon. - Connection made between Austin's roommate Benny and a sawed-off shotgun. ### Scene: Confrontation with Austin's Roommate Benny - Benny admits to owning the murder weapon but denies killing Austin. - Benny suggests looking at the parents of the students Austin tutored. ### Scene: Brennan Confronts Fisher About Her Novels - Brennan discovers Fisher was a fan of her novels, contradicting his earlier criticism. - Fisher admits to previously enjoying Brennan's work but feels embarrassed. ### Scene: Resolution and Family Moment - The murder case concludes with the implication that a student killed Austin. - Booth and Brennan discuss her decision to not narrate her audiobook. - Brennan decides to read her book to Christine, despite its dark themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do kids steal street signs like "Boner Street"?

The kids steal street signs that sound like dirty words for amusement, such as "Boner Street."

What is Kathy's issue with her novel's audiobook?

Kathy (Dr. Brennan) is dissatisfied with the audiobook's narration, feeling it lacks nuance.

How does Booth feel about Kathy narrating her own book?

Booth is skeptical and advises Kathy to let the publishers do their job.

What evidence is found at the shotgun murder scene?

Evidence includes multiple shell casings from a 12-gauge shotgun and birdshot inside the victim's body.

What are the challenges in identifying the murder victim?

The victim's skull and hands are so damaged that identifying them is a challenge.

What does the analysis of the victim's knees indicate?

The victim's patellae suggest he had bad knees from thousands of hours of manual labor.

What is the suspicion about Austin Wilson's job?

There's suspicion that Austin Wilson might have been involved in a cheating scheme at the tutoring company.

What altercation did Sue Casey have with Austin?

Sue Casey had a physical altercation with Austin over his influence on her son's college choices.

What new evidence is found about the murder weapon?

Spider evidence analyzed by Dr. Hodgins suggests the murder weapon was not one of the guns initially suspected.

Who is suspected of owning the murder weapon?

Austin's roommate Benny is suspected of owning the sawed-off shotgun used in the murder.

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