[s13e14] Miasma May 2026

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:

With Prentiss away, Jennifer "JJ" Jareau acts as the interim unit chief for the New Orleans investigation. [S13E14] Miasma

He drains the victims' blood and then burns their bodies in public cemeteries using rubbing alcohol as an accelerant. Winters became delusional after his mother died from

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 He drains the victims' blood and then burns

Barnes confronts Prentiss about past team "mistakes," including Prentiss' role in protecting Reid after his arrest in Mexico. To protect the rest of the team from being disbanded or fired, Prentiss "falls on her sword" and is placed on administrative leave at the end of the episode, with Barnes taking direct oversight of the unit. Cast & Credits Director: Leon Ichaso. Guest Stars: Kim Rhodes as Assistant Director Linda Barnes. Myles Bullock as Kevon Winters. Moe Irvin as Chief Thomas Wheeler. Where to Watch Criminal Minds - Aired Order - All Seasons - TheTVDB.com