He drains the victims' blood and then burns their bodies in public cemeteries using rubbing alcohol as an accelerant.
A victim fights back, escapes in Winters' van, and eventually crashes it. This allows the BAU to recover evidence, including a "plague doctor" mask and his mother's old medication, which eventually leads to his identification. Major Character & Plot Arcs [S13E14] Miasma
This guide covers the 14th episode of Criminal Minds' 13th season (S13E14), which originally aired on January 31, 2018. Episode Overview He drains the victims' blood and then burns
Winters became delusional after his mother died from a rare disease caused by black mold in their flood-damaged apartment after Hurricane Katrina. He views himself as a modern-day "plague doctor," attempting to "cure" or purge those he perceives as diseased. Modus Operandi: Major Character & Plot Arcs This guide covers
He targets individuals who appear sick in public (e.g., coughing) and sedates them with massive doses of ketamine .
The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) travels to after police discover a mass grave inside a vandalized, above-ground crypt in a local cemetery. While the team hunts the killer, Emily Prentiss remains in Quantico to face a hostile performance review by Assistant Director Linda Barnes. The Case: The "Plague Doctor" Unsub The Unsub: Kevon Winters.
Assistant Director Linda Barnes (played by Kim Rhodes) is the episode's bureaucratic antagonist. She is auditing the BAU with the goal of dismantling it or ousting leaders to further her own career.