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.
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 [S10E4] The Itch
This report covers , titled " The Itch ," which originally aired on October 22, 2014 . Case Summary The BAU successfully tracks Jenkins to a basement