The BAU is called to Austin when a series of prominent women are found drugged and disfigured. The unsub’s signature is impossible to ignore: victims are left with their faces intricately sliced—resembling a form of scarification—and a white plastic mask placed beside them.
It’s a stylish, atmospheric episode that successfully uses the body modification subculture to tell a tragic story of family trauma. Plus, any episode that ends with a puppy is a win in our book!
While the case was the main course, "Dust and Bones" gave us some fantastic character moments: [S13E7] Dust and Bones
The BAU identifies the mask as a symbol for peeling away the "fake" public personas of the victims to reveal the "monster" underneath. The Unsub: Desi Gutierrez
From snake-venom abductions to the extreme world of body modification, here’s our breakdown of the episode that gave every viewer a serious case of the "heebie-jeebies." The BAU is called to Austin when a
Despite the grim subject matter, Rossi provided the comedy, famously declaring, "I no like the snakes" . The Verdict: Cringe-Worthy or Classic?
If you’re looking for an episode that truly gets under your skin—literally—look no further than Criminal Minds Season 13, Episode 7, Originally aired on November 15, 2017 , this installment takes the BAU to Austin, Texas, for a case that is as visually striking as it is psychologically unsettling. Plus, any episode that ends with a puppy
Unmasking the Beast: A Deep Dive into Criminal Minds [S13E7] "Dust and Bones"