He and She

by Skater3

When the BAU receives a request to investigate a possible serial killer in Woodbine, Iowa, it appears to be a routine case. However, when the team arrives on the scene, they find an unexpected surprise and Reid finds himself with the opportunity to make a life changing decision. Sequel to "Missing".

13. Chapter 13

When Emma walked into the conference room, the BAU team was already gathered at the front of the room, ready to begin presenting their profile to the assembled state police officers and sheriff's deputies. The timeline Emma had developed and written out on the whiteboard was prominently placed so that everyone could see it.

"We have developed a profile of the person we are looking for," Hotch began their analysis.

"Based on the time frame, going back to when these murders started, this is a white male, between the ages of 30 and 45," Rossi added.

"Each of these young women has let him get close enough to stab them with a screwdriver," Morgan continued. "That means they are nonthreatening - Probably a local. Someone who no one would ever suspect of doing something like this."

"You could see this person every day and not realize what they are capable of," Blake pointed out. "They are just a routine part of the local scenery."

"They probably suffered a loss somewhere along the line and it is finally coming back to haunt them," Reid managed to contribute. "And, that initial loss has most likely been compounded by another, more recent, loss."

"Up until this point, on a day-to-day basis, this person hasn't been dangerous," JJ explained. "However, we have no idea whether that is going to change. It is entirely possible that some relatively minor occurrence could set them off."

"That means you need to be particularly observant," Hotch added. "Keep an eye out for anyone who shows a marked change in their attitude towards life in general or towards any of their acquaintances in particular."

"You also need to remind all the young women in this area not to go anywhere alone," Blake cautioned. "There is safety in numbers and they need to be careful until this guy is caught."

"You know the people around these parts," Rossi told the officers. "If you notice any significant personality changes in someone, take a closer look at them. We need to catch this guy before he has a chance to take another victim."

"Thank you," Hotch concluded. "And, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us."