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A Few weeks ago
The team sat in the conference room, waiting for Hotch to arrive. "Man, its 8:00 am he calls us this early and he is not even here?" Morgan complained with a scowl. "You know considering the number of times Hotch has been here on time versus the times he hasn't, he has never been this late" Spencer Reid stated earning him looks from the rest of the team.
"Come on he does have Jack to take care of and he probably got the call last minute and had to find somewhere for him to stay, this early" JJ said glaring at Morgan with the last part. Emily Prentiss continued to stare at the ceiling apparently as oblivious to the conversation as the man sitting next to her David Rossi. For the next few minutes all that was heard was Garcia entering the room and turning on her computer.
"Hello, sorry I'm late now lets look at the profile," said Aaron Hotchner handing out folders to everyone and motioning for Garcia to get the pictures up on the screen. "We have three victims" Hotchner began. Looking at the folder Prentiss said, "the first victim is 35 year Jason Manuez, he has black hair and brown eyes". "The second victim is Robert Grey, 39 years old, black hair and brown eyes" supplied Morgan. "The third victim is Joey Lou also 38 years old and has black hair and brown eyes" said Rossi.
All photos of the victims promptly showed up on the screen. "All the victims died in the surrounding area of our city, the first victim was found in Hunts Park, the second in an alley behind a local bar and the third was found on the side of the road near an unused building" Hotchner stated and again photos of the dump sites promptly appeared.
"JJ make sure this doesn't get to the media unless we need to", "Prentiss, Morgan and Reid go over the information and start making a profile, Garcia help them by establishing a connection between the victims and Rossi and I will go over to the morgue to find out the medical history" Hotchner stated.
Hotch and Rossi
"Dr. Olman what can you tell us about the three victims?" Rossi asked once they arrived at the morgue and introduced themselves. "The first victim, Jason died around 1:39 am Wednesday June 15, from a stab wound to the abdomen he was dead in minutes" the doctor said looking at the folder. "There were no drugs in his system, but there was a small amount of alcohol and no other signs of injury, save a few healed injuries from his younger days" the doctor added.
"The second victim, Robert died around midnight on Wednesday June 22, again a stab wound but this time it nicked an artery and there was again no drugs and no alcohol in his system". "Also there was no other injuries," the doctor said. "The third victim, Joey died on Wednesday June 29, also died because of a stab wound to the abdomen". "Again no drugs, alcohol or injures" the doctor stated looking up at the two BAU agents. "If we can get photocopies of the report that would be helpful," Hotchner asked the doctor.
"Certainly, just a second" the doctor replied, disappearing into another room. "So, Wednesday seems like an important date" Rossi said to Hotchner. "The method of killing is also similar" Hotch added. "Here you are, anything else" Dr. Olman said with a pleased smile. "No that's all thanks for your help" Hoch said shaking hands with the doctor after Rossi. "Your welcome" came the reply as they headed out the door.
"Ill drive" Rossi said to Hotch, "you look tired". "Thank you, Jack had another nightmare last night, I barley got any sleep" Hotch glanced at him. "We'll also stop to get coffee for everyone" Rossi added in before driving off.
Morgan, Reid, Prentiss, Garcia
"Ok my lovelies I'm heading back to my lair to look over the victims history I'll call if I find something," Garcia said standing up and walking towards the door. "Or you could walk over here" Morgan stated with a chuckle as Garcia turned and gave him a 'don't go there' look. "I'm going to find a map and start a geographical profile," Reid stated leaving the room shortly after Garcia. "Guess that leaves us" Prentiss said. "Yup" Morgan replied.
"So based on the dump sites, and no murder weapon he is organized" Prentiss said looking over the folder again. "Judging by the pictures the victims are between 5 feet 5 inches and 6 feet tall and have a good build to them, therefore the unsub is probably around 6 feet or taller and has a very good build in order to kill with only one go" Morgan added. "But they could have been drugged" Prentiss added. "We can also guess his age is between 25 to 40 years old and he is male," Prentiss added. The room went silent after as they both re-read the general information.
"Ok guys" Reid said walking into the room and paused waiting for a response. "What do you got kid?" Morgan asked. Reid ignored the nickname and set the map down. "So each dumpsite is within 15 minutes from each other," Reid said pointing the yellow stickies indicating the dumpsites. "So based on those times his comfort area is here," Reid stated pointing to a blue circle just outside the yellow. "It is a small area but statistically that is a lot of residential, public and empty buildings its around…." Reid said and stopped when he got glares from both Prentiss and Morgan.
BAU team
Hotch and Rossi walked in with the coffee and saw that Reid already completed the geographical profile and from the topic of the conversation the basic profile was already done and they were waiting on them and Garcia. "No one will go see the space movie weekend with me?" Reid asked, but the same reply of 'no' came from both Morgan and Prentiss.
"We have coffee for everyone" Hotch said, saving Reid from more glances. At this Reid's head shot up and Morgan and Prentiss just glanced up at Hotch and Rossi. "Has anyone heard Garcia?" Rossi asked. "Not yet" Morgan replied, "what did you guys find?" Prentiss asked.
Hotch took out the documents from the doctor and placed on the table. "All victims are Caucasian, had no drugs or alcohol in their system except the first one, but only a small amount and no defensive injuries, just one clean stab" Rossi said. "Victim one, Jason was 5 feet 8 inches and 190 pounds, victim two, Robert was 6 feet tall and 188 pounds and victim three Joey was 5 feet five inches and 194 pounds" Hotch added. "What do you guys have?" Hotch asked. Prentiss told them that he was organized, and there information confirmed their hunch that the unsub was around over 6 feet tall, well built and male. "Also judging by the many similarities its safe to assume that the unsub is killing someone who he believed has wronged him in the past through people that resemble him" Rossi added.
At that moment Morgan's phone rang, "Garcia you know that you could walk here" Morgan answered. "That would involve walking my sweets," replied Garcia, "I'm putting you on speaker baby cakes" Morgan said pushing a button and setting the phone on the table. "What do you have" Hotch asked, "well these three men have never crossed paths, even if they were born in this very city" replied Garcia. "That can't be all" Morgan cut in. "Of course not, after some digging I found that these men were all fathers, but because of negligent or abusive behavior the kids were taken away" Garcia added.
"Also the Child Services was hacked a few months back but the hack wasn't long and it was non-traceable so after a while they gave up" Garcia mention sounding a little more cheery. "Are you trying to find the hacker now?" Rossi asked even though he could guess the answer, "of course I should have an IP and name soon….." "Ok the IP address is registered to a Joseph Brant on 167 High Road" Garcia stated happily.
"Thanks baby cakes" Morgan said picking up the phone and pressing the off button. "Ok everyone we have a suspect now lets go" Hotch said standing up and walking out the door, the others quickly behind him.
They all filed into one SUV outside and 20 minutes later arrived at the suspect's house. "Reid and Morgan take the back of the house, we'll get the front," Hotch said. Prentiss and Rossi took the left side of the door and Hotch the other side. "FBI, open the door!" Hotch yelled and then proceeded to knock. Seconds later a young man opened the door, he was skinny and had ocean colored eyes and jet-black hair. The three agents held out there badges "I'm SSA Hotchner, and this is SSA Prentiss and Rossi" Hotch said replacing his badge afterwards, "are you Joseph Brant?" "No, I'm Adam his younger brother, is there something wrong?" the young man replied. "We just want to take him for some questions" Rossi replied the younger man. "Oh, ok one second" the young man said turning around "Joseph the FBI wants to talk to you" Adam said walking back into the house.
Suddenly the sound of something being turned over and running feet were heard indicating the suspect was on the run towards Reid and Morgan. Hotch, Rossi and Prentiss reached for their guns and started running to the back of the house where Morgan and Reid were. "Stay here" Prentiss said before running off with the others. When she got to the back, the suspect was pointing the gun in the direction of Reid and Morgan, and in turn they had their guns drawn on him. They were right of his physique, he had to be at least 6 feet tall and around 200 pounds of muscle. "Drop your weapon now!" Morgan screamed. "Come on think about your younger brother" Reid said looking towards the direction of the house. "Do you want to die on this property in front of him?" Reid continued. "Going to jail is the same thing" Joseph replied not lowering his gun. "No, but if you co-operate we can help you get out sooner, and we can get you visitation rights for your brother" Reid said pleading. "Fine I'm only doing this for my brother" Joseph said lowering his gun, which Morgan immediately grabbed.
Minutes later Joseph was cuffed and driven by a state car to the interrogation room, "Nice going kid" Morgan said patting Reid on the shoulder, Reid replied with just a shrug. "So what's going to happen to my brother" Adam asked with concern. "Well if he co-operated he could do 20 to 25 years and he will be able to see you weekly ok" Prentiss replied the younger man.
After finishing up on the scene the team drove back to interrogate Joseph. Once they entered Hotch turned to Rossi and told him he will interrogate the man. "Ok" Rossi said grabbing the folders. A few minutes later and Rossi was on one side of the glass while the team remained on the other side.
"Ok, you said you would help so why did you kill these men?" Rossi asked getting to the point. "Its simple, they hurt their children" Joseph said with a reply, "like my father did to me and my brother". "Why now?" Rossi asked, "because I couldn't kill him myself all those years ago, and he just died a couple months back, his liver gave out" the man replied with a grin on his face "so going after the same people seemed to work". "What is so special about Wednesday" Rossi asked. "Oh that was the day that my brother and I ran away from our crazy old man" replied Joseph. "Just one last question what weapon did you use?" Rossi asked, "a simple kitchen knife, its in the trash bin behind my house" Joseph replied and Rossi stood up to leave. "One question, when can I see my brother?" the man asked. Hand on the door Rossi said, "the trial next week shouldn't take long so about another week" Rossi answered leaving the room.
A week later
The phone rang in Hotch's office, "Hotchner" he replied, "This is the prison warden James Hubert" the man on the other line answered back. "What's wrong" Hotch said, as it was unusual that the warden would call. "Well it concerns a man you captured last week, Joseph Brant" the warden said slowly, concerned Hotch replied "ok what about him". "Sir, he was found dead in his cell, apparently his cell mate killed him for unknown reasons" James Hubert replied. "Ok thank you" Hotch said hanging up his phone.
Hotch stepped out of his office, "everyone in the conference room for a second" he called to his team. Moments later everyone filed into the room, getting to the point Hotch turned around and said "Joseph Brant was found dead this morning, Reid since you talked him into coming with us you will go with me to tell his brother". Everyone stared wide-eyed in shock that someone would kill a young and troubled man. Slowly the team filed out leaving only Reid and Hotch "ok lets go" Hotch stated to the younger man. A few minutes later and they arrived at the house they visited only a week earlier.
"Adam it's the FBI can you open the door" Hotch said after knocking on the door. "Hello agents" Adam said opening the door, "what can I do for you". "I think you may want to sit down," Hotch said and Adam seemed to pale, like he knew the answer. Once they entered the living room and sat down Reid spoke up and said "I'm so sorry to say this but they found your brother this morning…..dead." Shock spread on the younger brothers face followed by tears, "what, but, but he was not a bad man, he he always protected me when we were kids…." Adam stopped there a cried for a few minutes. Both agents just looked at each other, sadness apparent in their eyes. "Again were sorry, we'll let ourselves out," Hotch said standing up, Reid following after him. After the door closed Adam stopped crying and glared at the spot where Reid was sitting, "its all your fault he's dead," he mumbled to himself
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Present day
I opened my eyes, and looked around the unfamiliar place, what happened I thought when I remembered being attacked on the street. I went to scream for help but noticed my mouth was duct taped and my hands were bound.
Suddenly the door opened and a young man appeared, he had such striking blue eyes and black hair that just stared at him. "Glad to see your awake" he said, "the names Adam, Adam Brant I don't know if you know me from a few weeks back" he said removing the duct tape. "Are you going to kill me, I know your name and face" I said trying to sound confident. "Nope your just bait I want revenge on the man that was responsible for my brothers death, a certain Spencer Reid" the young man replied with a smirk. "No" I replied, fear in my voice.