Ep 8. The Puzzler in the Pit

In the season 10 episode 8 of Bones, titled "The Puzzler in the Pit," the Jeffersonian team investigates the death of a crossword puzzle genius whose body is found at a landfill. As they try to piece together the victim's life and relationships, they discover a complicated web of love affairs, rivalries, and business disputes.

The victim, Marlowe Becker, is a brilliant crossword puzzle creator who has made a living by selling her puzzles to newspapers and magazines. However, her success has also attracted jealousy and resentment from her competitors, some of whom have stolen her ideas and copyrighted her work. Marlowe's personal life is just as complicated, as she has been married several times and has a son who is estranged from her.

The case takes on a new dimension when the team discovers that Marlowe was not killed at the landfill, but rather was dumped there after her death. This leads them to suspect that someone tried to cover up the murder and make it look like a random act of violence.

As the investigation progresses, the team uncovers more evidence pointing to Marlowe's ex-husband, who is in financial trouble and was trying to get his hands on her crossword puzzles to sell them to a competitor. However, a twist in the case suggests that someone else might have had a motive to kill Marlowe.

In the meantime, Booth and Brennan deal with some personal issues of their own, as Brennan realizes that she is still struggling with the trauma of her kidnapping and Booth tries to be supportive of her. The episode also features some comedic moments, as Hodgins and Edison engage in a crossword puzzle duel, while Angela helps Cam navigate the online dating scene.

Ultimately, the team solves the case and brings the murderer to justice, but not before uncovering some surprising truths about Marlowe's life and work. The episode ends with Booth and Brennan sharing a moment of emotional vulnerability, as they reaffirm their commitment to each other and their family.