[s10e4] The Itch -
: A former journalist who lost his sanity after the death of his son. He became obsessed with the idea that a government conspiracy or an environmental factor caused his "infestation."
The BAU successfully tracks Jenkins to a basement where he is holding a victim. After a tense standoff, the team manages to apprehend him without further loss of life. The episode concludes with a somber reflection on the thin line between physical ailments and the devastating effects of untreated mental illness. [S10E4] The Itch
: Leaving the victims' bodies in public spaces after they have scratched themselves to death or been killed during his "experiments." Key Plot Points : A former journalist who lost his sanity
: Jenkins becomes convinced that an entomologist at a local university is responsible for releasing the "bugs." The episode concludes with a somber reflection on
Reviewers from TV Fanatic noted that the episode was particularly effective due to its "creepy-crawly" atmosphere and the empathetic way it handled the intersection of mental health and grief, specifically highlighting Hotch's "gentle" profiling of Lisa. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
This report covers , titled " The Itch ," which originally aired on October 22, 2014 . Case Summary