: A group of birdwatchers in Floyd Lamb State Park spots a raven carrying a human eyeball in its beak.
: The victim is identified as Kelly Easton. Suspicion falls on her ex-husband, Daniel Easton (Michael O'Keefe), whose daughter Nora (Evan Rachel Wood) provides a key witness perspective. Case 2: The "Undead" Car Salesman
: Fred Stearns, a car salesman, is brought into the morgue after a presumed fatal heart attack. CSI Las Vegas 3x12
The CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode (Season 3, Episode 12) originally aired on January 16, 2003 . Directed by Kenneth Fink and written by Sarah Goldfinger, it is known for its two distinct and unusual storylines. Case 1: The Raven and the Eyeball
Reviewers typically rate this episode highly (often an on IMDb ). The "undead" autopsy is cited as a novel and memorable procedural twist, though some viewers have noted Catherine Willows' aggressive stance against the husband as a point of character debate. : A group of birdwatchers in Floyd Lamb
: Grissom and Warrick dive into the high-pressure, competitive world of car sales to determine if one of Stearns' colleagues intentionally caused his death. Notable Cast & Guest Stars Gil Grissom William Petersen Catherine Willows Marg Helgenberger Daniel Easton Michael O'Keefe Nora Easton Evan Rachel Wood Marty Gibson Joey Slotnick Critical Reception
: Grissom uses the bird's flight range to narrow down a search area of nearly 2,800 miles. The team eventually locates a body in a landfill. Case 2: The "Undead" Car Salesman : Fred
: During the autopsy, Doc Robbins discovers the victim is actually still alive. Although they manage to stabilize him briefly, he dies shortly thereafter.