Like the show’s original run,Evolutionhas also drawn on true crime to inspire its stories.
If that particular case sounds familiar, thats becauseits almost an exact parallel to Natalee Holloways disappearance.
Duggard was assaulted and gave birth to multiple children.
The one that parallels her story the most.
However, is Cradle To Grave.
When they give birth to girls, they are discarded, but the couple keeps the boys.
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They dont line up exactly, but its not hard to see where the writers found their inspiration.
He alsokilled and mutilated the bodies of young women.
His story inspired writers to create the fictional villains in the moviesPsychoandThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Interestingly, this episode also has a nod to another fictional story inSunset Boulevard.
Rhett sees himself walking down a red carpet when hes taken into custody.
He was convicted of killing 28 people, but there were likely many more.
A young boy kills his little brother, angry with him for continually taking his toys.
He, however, has never been treated as a suspect.
The episode’s unsubs, Amber and Richard Canardo, share eerie similarities with Bernardo and Homolka.
The episode follows the BAU as they investigate Westbrook’s heinous crimes.
Despite being confronted with accusations, he maintains his innocence, denying all wrongdoing.
His facade of respectability allowedhis crimes to remain undetected for over a decade.
The Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 finale did a good job setting up season 3.
The investigation reveals that Richard Jacobs abducted Katie and intended to kill her to prevent her from identifying him.
His wife, Linda Jacobs, acted as his accomplice, helping to cover up the crime.
