I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE for not updating this story. First I was without my computer as it had to get fixed. Then computer came back but had to get fixed again. So was without it for a month. Then the internet crashed just as I was getting ready to get my computer. Alas everything is back to normal now (I hope). I really hope you forgive me.
And this chapter is a little short and I apologize the next chapter is actually longer. I have it written out and will post it later.
Chapter 29
Reid sat at his desk with a map talking to himself, "The Grays were abducted from their home in Aquasco, and then dumped in Baltimore," he said making notations.
"The Honduras family was abducted from Cavetown and dumped in Damascus. The Trans, abducted from Easton, dumped in Fishing Creek. And the Mackenzie's were abducted from Garret Park."
Reid looked over the map again and noted the pattern. Grabbing the map he ran into Garcia's office.
"I think I found something," He said. "Can you call the team?"
Garcia nodded and dialed Morgan's number.
"Hey gorgeous, you're on speaker," Morgan said picking up the phone. "What do you have for me?"
"Reid said he found something," Garcia explained.
"Go ahead, Reid, we're listening," Hotch said.
Reid bounced in his seat, "Okay, so like I said before, this Unsub is all over the map literally."
"Right," Prentiss said.
"Here's the thing, and pay close attention. The Gray family abducted in Aquasco, dumped in Baltimore. The Honduras family, abducted from Cavetown, dumped in Damascus. The Tran family, abducted from Easton, dumped in Fishing Creek. And our missing family, the Mackenzie's? They were abducted from Garret Park. See the pattern?"
Everyone got quiet while they looked for the pattern.
"Oh my gosh! It's the letters of the alphabet. Each abduction and dump site is a different letter of the alphabet," JJ exclaimed.
"Yes! Jayje wins the big bucks."
Morgan chuckled in the background. He was happy to hear Reid acting like himself. He knew that Reid wasn't quite there yet, but he was trying.
"Excellent work, Reid," Hotch praised.
"Thanks."
"Okay, so what does all of this tell us about our Unsub?" Hotch asked.
"He's highly organized," Prentiss replied. "Each of the vic's bled to death. They each had three cuts, one on each arm and the throat."
"He seems to be pretty meticulous," Rossi supplied. "In each of the families the parents were killed first and then the children. This shows that he's careful about leaving witnesses."
"Could our Unsub have been institutionalized?" Reid asked.
"Reid?" Hotch prodded.
"I'm just saying, this level of alphabetizing or specific count of victims comes from people who have been institutionalized or due to some kind of disorder like OCD. Did you know that 40-75 percent of people are diagnosed with OCD each year? And that 22 percent of adults get institutionalized each year?"
"Reid," Hotch warned.
"Sorry."
"Reid might have a point though," Morgan said. "Even if our Unsub might not have been institutionalized, it's possible he might have OCD."
"Garcia, see if you can compile a list of people who have been institutionalized in the past fifteen years. Also, I want you to check hospital records of patients who have been diagnosed with OCD and cross check it with the institution list."
Yes, sir, call you when I have something," Garcia said hanging up the phone.
Since Reid didn't really have anything to do, he went back to his desk and called to make an appointment for a sonogram. Once he finished the call he pulled out his notebook and started to write his mother a letter.
Hotch looked at his team, "Do we have enough to deliver the profile?"
Morgan nodded, "I think so."
Hotch nodded and ten minutes later the team stood before the Baltimore PD and delivered the profile. Afterward, JJ gave a press conference releasing the profile to the public. The team headed back into the conference room.
"Okay, so what is it about each of these families? I mean there's gotta be a trigger somewhere," Rossi said standing at the bulletin board.
Morgan nodded, "I agree. There's absolutely nothing that connects any of the vics."
Hotch sighed, "I suggest we take a break, get something to eat and try to come back to this."
"Sounds good to me," Prentiss said. JJ nodded.
"Me too."
TBC...
