The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) travels to South Padre Island, Texas, during spring break to investigate a series of rapes and murders targeting "alpha male" college students. The victims are found naked and posed in a fetal position, leading the team to believe they are looking for a dominant/submissive pair of killers.
Jackson Rathbone (best known as Jasper Hale in Twilight ) received significant praise for his dual portrayal of Adam and Amanda.
The case deeply affects Dr. Reid, as it reminds him of his own past trauma with Tobias Hankel, another unsub with multiple personalities. [S4E20] Conflicted
Adam's female alter, Amanda , emerged during his childhood as a defense against horrific physical abuse by his stepfather.
In a Bittersweet Ending, Adam is institutionalized rather than jailed. However, Amanda informs Reid that Adam is "gone," and she has permanently suppressed his personality. Trivia and Analysis The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) travels to South
The team discovers the dual personality when Adam fails a "control question" on a lie detector that his other personality, Amanda, actually knew the answer to.
The episode features a popular quote by Terry Pratchett: "No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always gotten there first, and is waiting for it" . The case deeply affects Dr
Dr. Spencer Reid eventually realizes Adam has DID.