Ep 23. Hit/Run

In season 7 episode 23 of Criminal Minds titled "Hit/Run", the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) of the FBI is called in to investigate a string of hit-and-run accidents in Austin, Texas. The team is aided by local authorities, as they race against time to catch the unknown perpetrator before more innocent victims are killed.

The episode begins with a woman named Amy sleeping in her car. Suddenly, a car crashes into hers, killing her instantly. The driver of the other car flees the scene before anyone can identify them. The BAU is called in to investigate the accident as well as other similar incidents that have occurred in the area.

The team arrives in Austin and begins to review the evidence from the previous hit-and-run accidents. They soon realize that all of the victims were young women who were alone at the time of the accidents. The team also discovers that the perpetrator has been targeting popular running routes, where many of the victims were found.

The investigation becomes even more urgent when the team realizes that the perpetrator is becoming more reckless and is targeting victims in broad daylight. It becomes clear that the perpetrator is escalating and the BAU needs to catch him before he causes more harm.

As the BAU delves deeper into the case, they rule out any connection between the victims. However, they do find similarities in the types of cars that were used in the hit-and-runs. The team begins to suspect that the perpetrator is stealing cars and using them as weapons to commit the crimes. They also find a pattern in the perpetrator's movements, indicating that he has a specific target in mind.

The team narrows down the suspect list to three individuals who fit the profile of the perpetrator. They are able to gather enough evidence to link one of the suspects to the crimes. However, when they confront him, he denies any involvement and provides an alibi for the times of the accidents.

The team continues to investigate and realizes that the perpetrator may be modifying his cars to make them more deadly. They also determine that he is getting inside information about the victims' running routes. The team focuses their investigation on the car modifications and the person providing inside information.

In a thrilling conclusion, the team is able to track down the perpetrator and prevent him from committing another hit-and-run. They also discover the identity of the person providing inside information and are able to bring him to justice.

Overall, "Hit/Run" is a gripping episode that showcases the BAU's skills in profiling and investigation. The team works together to catch a dangerous perpetrator and prevent him from causing more harm. The tension and urgency of the investigation keep the audience engaged, as they root for the team to solve the case.