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: This episode marks the first appearance of Will LaMontagne Jr. , a New Orleans detective and the son of a detective who originally worked the case pre-Katrina. His chemistry with JJ begins here, eventually leading to their marriage and family later in the series.

: Spencer Reid is shown grappling with his addiction to Dilaudid following his kidnapping by Tobias Hankel. His old friend Ethan appears in this episode, acting as a foil as they discuss their different paths after the FBI academy. [S2E18] Jones

In the Criminal Minds Season 2 episode the BAU heads to New Orleans to track a serial killer whose signature—evisceration—mimics Jack the Ripper. The investigation is sparked by a discovery that a killer thought to have perished during Hurricane Katrina is active once again. Key Plot Points & Character Beats : This episode marks the first appearance of