Unmasking the Beast: A Deep Dive into Criminal Minds [S13E7] "Dust and Bones"
While the case was the main course, "Dust and Bones" gave us some fantastic character moments:
It’s a stylish, atmospheric episode that successfully uses the body modification subculture to tell a tragic story of family trauma. Plus, any episode that ends with a puppy is a win in our book! [S13E7] Dust and Bones
The unsub subdues victims using venom from an Eastern Brown Snake , which incapacitates them without killing them.
The BAU is called to Austin when a series of prominent women are found drugged and disfigured. The unsub’s signature is impossible to ignore: victims are left with their faces intricately sliced—resembling a form of scarification—and a white plastic mask placed beside them. Unmasking the Beast: A Deep Dive into Criminal
According to fan reviews on IMDb and Reddit , this episode is polarizing. Many viewers found the tongue-splitting scene so visceral they had to look away. Critics noted that while the atmosphere was top-notch, the resolution felt slightly rushed, with Desi meeting a quick end in a "suicide by cop" scenario after charging Simmons with a scalpel.
Did you have to look away during the tongue-splitting scene, or are you team "Classic Criminal Minds"? Let us know in the comments! Criminal Minds Season 13 Episode 7 Review: Dust and Bones The BAU is called to Austin when a
After a heavy Season 12, it was great to see "Classic Reid" back in action, rattling off complex blood tests like Partial Thromboplastin Time to identify the snake venom.