FBI season 1 episode 14 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Journalist Robert McCann is murdered in Central Park, shot to the heart. The FBI investigates, suspecting a hate crime due to "vermin" written in blood and McCann's work on public corruption. Edgar Santos, a subject of McCann's exposés, is initially suspected but has an alibi. Analysis links the murder to a professional hitman, Frank Cutler, involved in other killings. McCann's missing notebook, found in Cutler's car, reveals a story about tainted cancer drugs by Morrowick Medical, leading to the arrest of shareholder Russell Donovan. Cutler dies after his arrest, leaving unresolved questions and a personal connection to FBI Agent Maggie Bell's husband's death.

Full Episode S01E14 Recap

### Scene: Crime Scene at Central Park - **Victim Identified**: Robert McCann, a journalist, is found dead with a gunshot wound to the heart. - **Initial Clues**: A blue fiber and a pin linked to embedded journalists in Iraq are found. "Vermin" written in blood suggests a hate crime. - **FBI Involvement**: Special Agent Maggie Bell and team investigate the hate crime angle, suspecting a connection to McCann's journalism work. ### Scene: FBI Office - **Investigation Progress**: Team delves into McCann's work, focusing on his exposés on public corruption. They learn about threats he received. - **Lead**: A disruptive man, fitting a specific description, sought McCann at his workplace. ### Scene: Interview with McCann's Colleague - **Background Info**: McCann was a star reporter, known for upsetting powerful figures. - **New Lead**: The team learns about Edgar Santos, a disgruntled subject of McCann's articles. ### Scene: Edgar Santos Confrontation - **Initial Accusation**: Santos, matching the earlier description, is suspected of McCann's murder. - **Alibi Check**: Santos claims he was waiting for McCann but never confronted him. A jogger in a blue hoodie becomes a new person of interest. ### Scene: FBI Analysis - **Breakthrough**: Analysis shows the jogger in the McCann case matches one from a previous senator's murder, suggesting a professional hitman. ### Scene: FBI Strategy Meeting - **New Direction**: Focus shifts to finding the professional hitman, possibly connected to multiple murders. ### Scene: Interview with Linda McCann - **Personal Angle**: McCann's wife shares about his excitement over a groundbreaking story, hinting at the motive for his murder. ### Scene: Digging Deeper - **Connecting Dots**: Team discovers McCann's missing notebook and a potential meeting with a source. ### Scene: Bar Investigation - **Eyewitness Account**: A witness recalls McCann waiting for someone at a bar, followed by a suspicious individual. ### Scene: Uncovering the Hitman - **Identity Revealed**: Frank Cutler, a suspected hitman with a scar, is identified as the likely murderer. ### Scene: Confrontation and Aftermath - **Tense Encounter**: Cutler is apprehended but critically injured during the arrest. - **Emotional Connection**: Maggie Bell realizes Cutler may be linked to her husband's death, a year prior. ### Scene: Investigation Continues - **Further Clues**: A safe deposit box reveals mysterious pills, leading the team to investigate a medical company, Morrowick Medical. ### Scene: Deciphering McCann's Notebook - **Key Evidence**: McCann's notes, decoded by his wife, expose a scandal involving tainted cancer drugs and a cover-up. ### Scene: Culmination - **Arrest**: Russell Donovan, a major shareholder in Morrowick Medical, is arrested for his involvement in the crimes. - **Tragic Conclusion**: Cutler dies, taking the full truth with him, leaving unanswered questions about the extent of the conspiracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the victim in the Central Park murder?

Robert McCann, a journalist, was the victim.

What initial clues were found at the crime scene?

A dark blue fiber and a pin associated with embedded journalists in Iraq, and the word "vermin" written in blood.

Why did the FBI get involved in the case?

The FBI suspected a hate crime due to the nature of the murder and the victim's profession.

What was Robert McCann known for in his journalism work?

McCann wrote exposés, mostly about public corruption, upsetting many powerful people.

Who was Edgar Santos in relation to McCann?

Edgar Santos was a disgruntled subject of McCann's articles, initially suspected of the murder.

How was the jogger in a blue hoodie linked to the case?

The jogger was suspected of being involved in McCann's murder, later linked to another senator's murder.

Who was identified as the professional hitman?

Frank Cutler was identified as the suspected hitman involved in multiple murders.

What was the significant story McCann was working on before his death?

McCann was working on a story about a medical scandal involving tainted cancer drugs.

How were the tainted cancer drugs discovered?

McCann's notes, decoded by his wife, revealed information about the tainted cancer drugs.

Who was arrested in connection with the medical scandal and murders?

Russell Donovan, a major shareholder in Morrowick Medical, was arrested for his involvement.

What was the connection between Frank Cutler and Maggie Bell's husband?

Maggie Bell suspected that Cutler was involved in her husband's death.

What happened to Frank Cutler after his arrest?

Cutler was critically injured during his arrest and later died, taking many secrets with him.

What company was involved in the tainted cancer drug scandal?

Morrowick Medical was involved in the scandal.

What was the cause of death for Robert McCann?

McCann died from a gunshot wound to the heart, executed by a professional hitman.

What was the motive behind McCann's murder?

The motive was likely to prevent him from exposing the scandal involving tainted cancer drugs.

FBI season 1 episode 14

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