NCIS season 16 episode 21 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "NCIS 16x21," Agent McGee is covertly investigating a mysterious defense fund linked to the Secretary of Defense while dealing with the fallout of a 30-year-old murder case. A mistrial frees Stuart Crum, the suspect in the ice cream poisoning case, due to a legal technicality. Crum's subsequent death, initially appearing as an overdose, is later suspected to be murder. NCIS discovers the court bailiff, involved in Crum's trial, is implicated in his murder, having received $3 million from the secret defense account. The episode ends with the team grappling with this complex web of deceit and murder.

Full Episode S16E21 Recap

### NCIS 16x21 'Judge, Jury...' Original Air Date on April 30, 2019 #### Scene: An Intriguing Offer and a Covert Mission - Agent McGee is offered a lucrative job at a tech company, Splendifida, but it's a cover for a secret investigation. - McGee's task is to uncover information about a mysterious quarter-billion dollar account linked to the Secretary of Defense. #### Scene: A Chilling Discovery - A young boy, Tommy, is found dead, bringing back memories of a 30-year-old murder case involving poisoned ice cream bars. #### Scene: Courtroom Drama - The NCIS team, including Agent Gibbs and forensic scientist Kasie Hines, is in court for the trial of Stuart Crum, the ice cream murderer. - Despite a confession and DNA evidence, a legal technicality leads to a mistrial, and Crum is released. #### Scene: Splendifida Headquarters - McGee, undercover at Splendifida, tries to access the secret account but is caught and detained. #### Scene: The Aftermath of the Mistrial - The NCIS team is stunned by the mistrial. They discuss the legal mishap that led to Crum's release. - Despite knowing Crum's guilt, they're legally required to ignore previous evidence. #### Scene: A Suspicious Death - Crum is found dead from an apparent overdose. NCIS investigates, suspecting it might not be accidental. #### Scene: The Investigation Deepens - Evidence suggests Crum was murdered. NCIS considers the victim's father, Kyle Larson, as a suspect. - McGee is released from Splendifida's custody due to Gibbs' intervention. #### Scene: Uncovering the Truth - NCIS acquires a warrant to access Crum's cloud data, hoping to find leads. - They discover footage of the bailiff from Crum's trial at the victim's house around the time of his death. #### Scene: Confrontation and Revelation - NCIS confronts the bailiff, Colt, who is implicated in Crum's murder. - They learn Colt was paid $3 million from the Secretary of Defense's secret account for the hit on Crum. #### Scene: Connecting the Dots - The team is baffled by the connection between Crum's murder and the secret defense fund. - The episode ends with more questions than answers, hinting at a larger conspiracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What job offer does Agent McGee receive?

A lucrative position at tech company Splendifida.

Why is McGee's job offer at Splendifida significant?

It's a cover for a secret investigation into a mysterious account linked to the Secretary of Defense.

What is the 30-year-old case referenced in the episode?

The murder case involving poisoned ice cream bars, with Stuart Crum as the suspect.

What happens during Stuart Crum's trial?

Due to a legal technicality, there's a mistrial, and Crum is released.

What is Agent McGee's mission at Splendifida?

To uncover information about a quarter-billion dollar account linked to the Secretary of Defense.

How does Stuart Crum die?

Crum is found dead from an apparent overdose, which is later suspected to be murder.

Who is suspected of murdering Crum?

Initially, Crum's victim's father, Kyle Larson, is a suspect, but evidence later implicates the bailiff from Crum's trial.

What does NCIS discover about the bailiff?

He was at Crum's house around the time of his death and received $3 million from a secret defense account.

How does the team access Crum's cloud data?

They acquire a warrant to access his cloud data, hoping to find leads to his killer.

What connection does the episode suggest between Crum's murder and the defense fund?

Crum's murder appears to be a hit, paid for with money from the Secretary of Defense's secret account.

NCIS season 16 episode 21

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