This is our final post in our favorite UNSUB and favorite VICTIM series. We had a great time putting all this together and hope it gave you some new glimpses into our favorite show.
Riding the Lightening (S1, Ep 14) Sarah Jean Dawes portrayed by Jeanetta Arnette
The word that comes to mind when we think about Sarah Jean Dawes is “grace.” She was on death row, about to be executed for crimes she didn’t commit and she exuded grace. She was willing to sacrifice her own life to give her son Riley, the life he deserved. By going to her death without seeking a stay of execution to prove her innocence, she saved him from the trauma of finding out that his birth father was a horrible serial killer of young girls. Her dignity and grace moved the entire team.
Penelope (S3, Ep 9) Peneope Garcia portrayed by Kirsten Vangsness
When Garcia was recovering from being shot the entire team protected her, but they weren’t getting anywhere in finding the guy who shot her. Rossi (with lots of criticism from the fans) decided to force her to face facts and focus. From that point on, she shed her victim skin and fought back the only way she could—electronically, She hacked into her own system, found the UNSUB, and Garcia got herself a man who was half in love with her before he even met her, because of her crazy, mad computer skills.
Legacy (S2, Ep 22) Maggie portrayed by Bre Blair
Maggie fought back against unseen forces trying to find her way through the warehouse maze from hell and just when we thought she had lost, the BAU rescued her! She was still feisty enough to want to see the face of the UNSUB and to let him know that she won after all.
Scared to Death (S3, Ep3) Patrick portrayed by John Bobek
We admired Patrick because although he didn’t know what was going to happen to him, he was determined to overcome his fear of swimming and that takes courage. He thought he was doing something to make him stronger as a person and instead ended up in the hands of a serial killer.
Open Season (S 2, Ep 21) Bobbi Baird portrayed by Laura Allen
We loved Bobbi because she was a fighter and never gave up. When she couldn’t run anymore, she decided to turn and fight. She was tough and had a “never say die” (literally) attitude. She was smart and she turned the tables on the UNSUBS who were hunting her. The prey became the hunter.
Now that we have sounded off about some our favorite UNSUBS, it is time for our favorite Victims. We all admired the spunk, determination and grace of these Victims.
100 (S5, Ep 9) The Hotchner Family: Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), Haley Hotchner (Meredith Monroe), Jack Hotchner (Cade Owens)
Knowing she was to die, Haley still found it in herself to tell her ex-husband that love was the most important thing and she wanted him to tell Jack about how they met and fell in love. Hotch, despite what happened to him, is still standing, still trying to make a difference. Jack, absolutely adorable, worked the case with his dad.
