Criminal Minds (TV Series)

Magnificent Light (2012)

Jeanne Tripplehorn: Alex Blake

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• Jennifer Jareau : While we initially thought Barry Flynn might be a suspect, it turns out we're looking for one of his followers, an unsub who suffers from erotomania. He's obsessed with Flynn, his latest abductee, and he may believe that Flynn's also in love with him.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : Erotomania has very little to do with sex. It's a romantic or spiritual connection that erotomanics crave. Victims of the delusion tend to be from a higher social status and have done very little to stimulate or encourage such a belief.

  David Rossi : In fact, it's likely the unsub and Barry Flynn have had no previous contact. His infatuation probably began from afar, considering Flynn's celebrity status.

  Alex Blake : The patience required to commit his crimes makes us believe he's a male in his late thirties to forties, who is single and socially immature. He's a loner with poor social skills.

  Derek Morgan : And although he is capable of holding down a job, he most likely neglects his duties to focus on his obsession. This is a guy who spends much of his time living in his delusional fantasy world, and he may have been tracking Flynn for quite some time.

  Aaron Hotchner : And with erotomania, the most likely recipient of violence is the person standing in the way of the desired object.

  Alex Blake : It's possible the unsub witnessed an interaction between his two first victims and Flynn, killing them in a jealous rage.

  Jennifer Jareau : Another possibility is that the unsub killed them to prove his devotion.

  Dr. Spencer Reid : The weapon used had a ceremonial quality to it, which means the unsub probably views these victims as sacrifices, and the messages he is leaving may be meant for Flynn.

  Derek Morgan : In his head, he may believe that he's already involved in a personal relationship with Flynn, and now that Flynn is under his control, the situation is especially precarious.

  David Rossi : If the unsub is under the delusion that Flynn also cares about him, then any misstep by Flynn that contradicts that belief could lead to more victims, or even Flynn's own murder to prove they have a special bond.

  Aaron Hotchner : And with each passing hour, it's increasingly unlikely that Flynn will be able to match the unsub's expectations for him, so we must act quickly. Thank you.