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The episode concludes with a chilling psychological battle. Amanda eventually takes over Adam's personality completely to shield him from the trauma of the murders.

Dr. Spencer Reid eventually realizes Adam has DID. [S4E20] Conflicted

While the team initially suspects a male-female duo, Amanda is actually the one luring and killing the victims to "punish" men who behave aggressively like Adam's abuser. The Climax and Ending The episode concludes with a chilling psychological battle

Jackson Rathbone (best known as Jasper Hale in Twilight ) received significant praise for his dual portrayal of Adam and Amanda. Spencer Reid eventually realizes Adam has DID

Adam's female alter, Amanda , emerged during his childhood as a defense against horrific physical abuse by his stepfather.

The episode features a popular quote by Terry Pratchett: "No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always gotten there first, and is waiting for it" .

The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) travels to South Padre Island, Texas, during spring break to investigate a series of rapes and murders targeting "alpha male" college students. The victims are found naked and posed in a fetal position, leading the team to believe they are looking for a dominant/submissive pair of killers.