5 Criminal Minds Villains Who Managed to Get Away with Their Crimes
Sometimes, justice falls short.
We all know that the BAU team on Criminal Minds is pretty good at what they do — catching the bad guys, but unfortunately, some of them managed to give our favorite profilers the slip.
Here are some of the criminals from the show who managed to evade justice.
Jack Vaughn
Jack's story is a classic example of the moral dilemmas faced in the justice system. While he did commit a crime, his role as a witness in a federal case granted him immunity.
This raises questions about the lengths to which the law will go to ensure the conviction of perceived greater evils. Is it justifiable to let one criminal go to catch another?
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Marcus Talbot
Marcus Talbot's character is intriguing because he is initially framed by the actual serial killer, but the revelation at the end of the episode Out of the Light, where he's seen hanging a picture of one of the unsub's victims, raises many questions.
Were they partners in crime? Or did Marcus have a morbid fascination with the unsub's work? His connection to the crimes remains a mystery.
Rawlins
Rawlins was an abductor, stalker, and serial killer in the Criminal Minds’ spinoff, Suspect Behavior. Rawlins' standoff with Cooper is one of the most suspenseful moments in the Criminal Minds universe.
The ambiguity surrounding his fate, coupled with the show's cancellation, leaves fans with a cliffhanger that may never be resolved.
Skull Tattoo Man
The Skull Tattoo Man's story in episode 8 of season 11 is a chilling tale of mistaken identity and the consequences of trauma. His crime, killing the daughter of another unsub named William, led to William's psychotic break.
The police, believing William's account to be a result of fatigue-induced hallucinations, dismissed the existence of the Skull Tattoo Man. However, it’s later revealed that he was real.
The Romani Family
The Romani family's storyline from season 4 delves into the world of familial crime syndicates. While one family was apprehended, the revelation that another family was still active and preparing for their next crime underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in dismantling organized crime networks.