[s6e7] Middle Man Access

: The stand-off ends violently. Michael is killed in a shootout with authorities, and Chris is gunned down shortly after. Stephanie is rescued safely, but all three members of the pack die.

: The investigation is hindered by the local sheriff, Salters, who is revealed to be protecting his son, Chris. The Profile [S6E7] Middle Man

The BAU determines that the killers are most likely college students because the murders began at the start of the fall semester. They describe the group dynamic as a "pack," where a dominant alpha manipulates "weak-minded" followers into committing crimes they otherwise might not. : The stand-off ends violently