: Jenkins becomes convinced that an entomologist at a local university is responsible for releasing the "bugs."
: Jenkins targets members of a Morgellons support group, believing they are being silenced.
: He kidnaps individuals he believes are part of the "cover-up" or who can help him expose the "truth." He uses a high-frequency device to stimulate the sensation of "crawling" in his victims to make them understand his pain. [S10E4] The Itch
The BAU successfully tracks Jenkins to a basement where he is holding a victim. After a tense standoff, the team manages to apprehend him without further loss of life. The episode concludes with a somber reflection on the thin line between physical ailments and the devastating effects of untreated mental illness.
This report covers , titled " The Itch ," which originally aired on October 22, 2014 . Case Summary : Jenkins becomes convinced that an entomologist at
The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) travels to , to investigate a series of murders involving victims whose bodies are covered in scratches. The investigation reveals that the UnSub (Unknown Subject) suffers from Morgellons disease , a delusional skin infestation where the sufferer believes their skin is infested with bugs or fibers. The UnSub: Leo Jenkins
: Leaving the victims' bodies in public spaces after they have scratched themselves to death or been killed during his "experiments." Key Plot Points After a tense standoff, the team manages to
: A significant subplot involves Aaron Hotch profiling a woman named Lisa who also claims to have the condition. Unlike the aggressive UnSub, Hotch realizes her "itch" is a physical manifestation of grief and helplessness regarding her infant's death years prior. Episode Conclusion