FBI season 5 episode 13 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a brutal murder case, the team investigates the death of Cole Dixon, discovered by a real estate agent. Initially unidentified due to severe facial injuries, clues lead them to Infrared, a bar where Dixon was last seen. Revealing his secret life as an FBI informant, the team uncovers his involvement in a major investigation. Ties to East-19, a Chinese gang, emerge, centering around a bomb plot targeting dissident Victor Ho. A tense showdown results in the bomb's disarming but the suspect, Rex Yu, escapes. Personal challenges surface, especially for Agent Gwen Carter, struggling with a recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

Full Episode S05E13 Recap

### Crime Scene Discovery - A real estate agent discovers a victim's body at a loading dock during an early morning property tour. - The victim was brutally murdered, run over by a car and then shot twice in the head. ### Investigating the Victim's Identity - The victim's identity is initially unknown due to lack of identification and facial recognition impossibility. - The team decides to collect DNA and analyze tire tracks while searching for surveillance cameras in the area. ### Bar Stamp Clue and Victim Identification - A stamp found on the victim leads to a bar named Infrared. - Bar footage reveals an altercation between the victim, now identified as Cole Dixon, and another man. - Cole Dixon's background is murky, with no official employment and large cash deposits. ### Visiting Cole Dixon's Family - Cole's wife is unaware of his death and believes he was an Uber driver. - A hidden safe in their garage uncovers cash, burner phones, and a mysterious ledger. ### Cole Dixon's Real Role - Cole was not an Uber driver but an FBI informant, working under Agent Gwen Carter. - His recent investigation involved a potential major crime threatening hundreds of lives. ### Investigating Suspects and Connections - Focus shifts to Daryl Watkins, a contact of Cole's, and Walt Taylor, a chemist capable of creating dangerous substances. - Both Cole and Walt Taylor are connected to the East-19 Chinese gang through a series of transactions and interactions. ### Bomb Threat and Pursuit of East-19 - A bomb is discovered, escalating the situation. - The target is identified as Victor Ho, a Chinese businessman and dissident critic, residing in a New York building. - Rex Yu, a member of East-19, is identified as a key suspect. ### Showdown and Resolution - A dramatic confrontation leads to the disarming of the bomb and the escape of Rex Yu. - The investigation reveals intricate connections between criminal organizations, financial transactions, and the use of informants. ### Personal Struggles and Reflections - Agent Gwen Carter's health issues and her relationship with her protégé, Maggie, are highlighted. - The episode concludes with a personal conversation between Gwen and Maggie, reflecting on their journey and challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who discovered the victim's body?

A real estate agent during an early morning property tour.

How was the victim, Cole Dixon, murdered?

He was run over by a car and then shot twice in the head.

What led the team to the Infrared bar?

A stamp with the initials "IR" found on the victim.

What was Cole Dixon's occupation?

He was an FBI informant, not an Uber driver as his family believed.

What did Cole Dixon's safe contain?

Cash, burner phones, and a ledger.

FBI season 5 episode 13

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