Ep 18. The Predator in the Pool

In the fifth season of Bones, episode 18 titled "The Predator in the Pool" the team is called to investigate a crime scene at a local high school where a young student has been found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool. The victim, identified as Jason, was a star swimmer and had a bright future ahead of him. His death has shocked the entire school and community.

The investigation begins with an autopsy of Jason's body where Dr. Brennan and the team discover that he died from a blow to the head before being put into the pool. They also find a footprint on his back, indicating that someone had held him down in the water. As the team begins to gather evidence from the crime scene, they learn that Jason was not alone in the pool that night. A bloodstain on the diving board suggests there was a struggle prior to Jason's death.

The team interviews several individuals connected to the case including the victim's girlfriend, swimming coach, and teammates. They discover that Jason had been being bullied by some members of the swim team and had been receiving threatening notes from an unknown sender. The team considers the possibility that the bullying may have gone too far.

As the investigation progresses, a new piece of evidence emerges that throws everything into question. The team discovers that Jason had access to a large sum of money from a trust fund set up for him by his father, who had died several years prior. The money had been managed by Jason's aunt and uncle, who had recently come into financial troubles and had asked Jason to invest the money for them. With this new information, the team begins to consider the possibility that the murder may have been motivated by money.

The team investigates the possible financial dealings behind Jason's death, including the possibility that he had invested the money in a Ponzi scheme that had recently collapsed. While interrogating a suspect, the team discovers a key piece of evidence that connects the dots and leads them to the real killer.

Throughout the episode, the team must navigate the complex relationships and motives of those connected to the case. Meanwhile, Booth faces his own struggles with a new relationship and the reemergence of an old flame.

"The Predator in the Pool" is a thrilling episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With multiple suspects and motives, the team must use all of their skills and expertise to solve the case and bring justice to the young victim.