has gone missing (effectively leaving the team). Aaron Hotchner has been suspended. Emily Prentiss has resigned (though she later returns).
For a deeper dive into how this episode fits into the larger narrative of the BAU's most challenging season, you can watch this recap: [S3E2] In Birth and Death
Smith is a particularly manipulative serial killer who uses his young son to lure women into a false sense of security before abducting and murdering them. has gone missing (effectively leaving the team)
In addition to Eddie Cibrian, the episode features Gordon Clapp. [S3E2] In Birth and Death
The killer is Joe Smith, played by guest star Eddie Cibrian .