Criminal Minds season 13 episode 13 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Andrew Hirota of Swilcan Capital tries to mitigate financial losses but is killed in an office attack, where colleague Abby is also targeted. The BAU team investigates, uncovering a cryptogram and manifesto targeting men in law, finance, and religion. Scott Taveras, a judge and the real target, survives an attack thanks to his girlfriend Elena. BAU deduces Scott’s son Rafael is the unsub, driven by personal motives. Rafael is confronted, leading to Elena's rescue and his arrest. Agent Jareau faces an unexpected career shift.
Full Episode S13E13 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andrew Hirota?
Andrew Hirota is the managing director and chief investment officer of Swilcan Capital Group.
What issue is Andrew Hirota dealing with at Swilcan Capital?
Andrew is trying to mitigate losses in European bond ETFs and is considering moving assets to Indonesia.
Who is Abby in relation to Swilcan Capital?
Abby is a colleague of Andrew Hirota at Swilcan Capital.
What happens to Abby and Andrew at Swilcan Capital?
Abby is attacked in her office, and Andrew is killed while trying to help her.
What does the BAU team find at the crime scene at Swilcan Capital?
They discover a symbol drawn in Andrew's blood and a cryptogram in the throat of the second victim, Douglas Carmichael.
What does the decrypted manifesto reveal?
It targets men from the fields of law, finance, and religion, suggesting a series of planned attacks.
Who is the third victim in the series of attacks?
The third victim is Scott Taveras, a family court judge.
How does Scott Taveras survive the attack?
His girlfriend, Elena Duran, intervenes and calls 911, saving his life.
Who is the unsub and what is his motive?
The unsub is Rafael Taveras, Scott’s son. His motive is personal, driven by resentment towards his father.
How is the case resolved?
The BAU team confronts Rafael, who confesses and reveals Elena Duran's location, leading to her rescue and his arrest.