Ep 22. Red Light

In Criminal Minds season 12 episode 22, titled "Red Light," the BAU team travels to Tallahassee to investigate a series of murders involving prostitutes. The episode starts with a young woman who is a known prostitute being picked up by a client and taken back to his home. However, when the client awakens the following morning, he discovers that the woman has been brutally murdered.

The BAU team arrives in Tallahassee and meets with the local police department to gather information about the murders. The team discovers that the killer is targeting prostitutes who work on the streets, and the murders all take place near a specific area of town where there is a red light district. The team begins their investigation by looking into the backgrounds of the victims, trying to find any connections they may have had, and trying to determine why the killer is targeting prostitutes.

As the investigation progresses, the team discovers that the killer is someone who may have had a personal connection to one of the victims. They utilize their profiling skills to create a profile of the unsub and begin searching for possible suspects who fit the profile. The team attempts to narrow down their search by speaking to individuals who knew the victims and by analyzing the crime scenes for any clues that may lead them to the killer.

Throughout the episode, tensions run high as the team is racing against the clock to catch the killer before he strikes again. The killer's motive and identity are kept hidden until the very end of the episode, keeping the viewer on the edge of their seat throughout the investigation. The team ultimately solves the case and captures the killer, but not without facing some close calls along the way.

Overall, "Red Light" is a riveting episode that showcases the BAU team's incredible profiling skills and their ability to solve complex cases. The episode keeps the viewer engaged throughout the investigation and reveals the killer's identity in a shocking twist at the end. Fans of the show will not be disappointed with this intense and emotional episode.