Criminal Minds season 14 episode 14 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "Criminal Minds" S14E14, the BAU tackles a case in Lewiston, Maine, where a female unsub is murdering residents of houses with violent histories, believing she's cleansing evil spirits. The unsub, Stephanie Carter, a paranormal investigator and professor, targets people living in 'haunted' homes, stabbing them 22 times. Her delusion leads her to attack Courtney Mably, a local lore enthusiast, but the BAU intervenes. The case culminates in Stephanie's apprehension, revealing her husband as an earlier victim of her delusion. The episode intertwines themes of belief, delusion, and
Full Episode S14E14 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Everett Lynch in "Criminal Minds"?
Everett Lynch is a con man and murderer who slices off the faces of the women he seduces.
Why is the BAU team in Lewiston, Maine?
They are investigating the murders of two women, Linda Stahl and Kim Reynolds, who were brutally stabbed.
What is the significance of the number 22 in the murders?
The unsub has a compulsion to stab the victims 22 times in the stomach, indicating a specific pattern or obsession.
Who is Courtney Mably?
Courtney Mably is a blogger and local lore expert obsessed with Lewiston's haunted houses and ghost stories.
How does the unsub select her victims?
The unsub targets residents of houses with a violent history and believed to be haunted.
What is the unsub's motive for the murders?
The unsub, Stephanie Carter, believes she is cleansing evil by killing people in haunted houses.
What is the relationship between Stephanie Carter and Courtney Mably?
Stephanie Carter is a paranormal investigator who knows Courtney Mably through their shared interest in haunted houses.
How does the BAU team identify the unsub?
They connect the pattern of murders to houses with ghost stories and identify Stephanie Carter through her involvement in the paranormal community.
What happens to Stephanie Carter at the end?
Stephanie Carter is stopped by the BAU team before she can kill Courtney Mably, and is taken into custody.
What role does Stephanie's husband, Patrick, play in her actions?
Patrick was initially involved in paranormal investigations with Stephanie but became a victim of her delusions.
How does the episode address the supernatural?
The episode features discussions about the supernatural, but ultimately attributes the murders to human actions and delusions.
What lesson does Rossi impart to Courtney Mably?
Rossi encourages Courtney to hold on to her beliefs and hope, despite her harrowing experience.
What is the closing quote of the episode?
The closing quote is by Joseph Conrad: "How does one kill fear, I wonder? How do you shoot a specter through the heart, slash off its spectral head, take it by its spectral throat?"
Does the BAU team believe in the supernatural?
The team members express varying opinions on the supernatural, with some skeptical and others open to the idea.