Rite of Passage (14 Apr. 2010)

In the Mexican border town of Terlingua, Texas, three decapitated heads are found outside the sheriff's office. One of those heads was a recent death, while the other two were killed some ... See full summary »

Director:

John E. Gallagher

Writers:

Jeff Davis (creator), Victor De Jesus

Stars:

Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Mantegna	...	David Rossi
Paget Brewster	...	Emily Prentiss
Shemar Moore	...	Derek Morgan
Matthew Gray Gubler	...	Dr. Spencer Reid
A.J. Cook	...	Jennifer Jareau
Kirsten Vangsness	...	Penelope Garcia
Thomas Gibson	...	Aaron Hotchner
Mike Doyle	...	Deputy Ronald Boyd
Marlene Forte	...	Sheriff Ruiz (as Marlene Forté)
Alex Quijano	...	Deputy Gentry
Kurt Caceres	...	Omar
Joseph Raymond Lucero	...	Jose (as Joey Lvnproof Ray)
Casey Nelson	...	Deputy Gannon
Elena Campbell-Martinez	...	Marion (as Elena Campbell-Martínez)
Kristen Alaniz	...	Mother

Storyline

In the Mexican border town of Terlingua, Texas, three decapitated heads are found outside the sheriff's office. One of those heads was a recent death, while the other two were killed some time ago, although the decapitations themselves conducted recently. The BAU's initial thoughts are that it has to do with the border drug trade, or that because the more decomposed heads displayed now, the drug trade issue is a red herring for illegal immigration from Mexico. Indeed the three deaths are of John or Jane Doe's, fueling the BAU's speculation that they are illegal immigrants from Mexico. Believing the murders drug related, the deputy sheriffs in Terlingua arrest Omar Morales, head of one of the local drug cartels. Recently arrived Sheriff Ruiz on the other hand is certain Morales is not guilty of these murders, and that the deaths have to do with her knowledge of known illegal immigrants missing, the heads a sign for her to stop what has only been her limited investigation thus far. ...

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Plot Keywords:

policewoman shot | police officer shot | murder of a policewoman | dead policewoman | woman shot | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

14 April 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mark Gordon Company, The, CBS Television Studios, ABC Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 42 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Terlingua is described as having a large population. In fact, the population was less than 300 as of the 2000 census, and the entire population of the county was less than 9000 as of 2008.

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Quotes

Aaron 'Hotch' Hotchner: [voiceover] Many persons have the wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not obtained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose. -Helen Keller.

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