Joseph H. Johnson Jr.

The BAU feels the heat when they head to the famous Santa Monica pier to investigate burned bodies left near there, and Rossi reconnects with his former Marine sergeant from Vietnam.

The BAU searches Tallahassee for a serial killer who calls the authorities to report the crimes prior to committing murder. Also, as Rossi prepares for a weekend visit with his daughter, Joy, he receives startling news about the death of a comrade in Vietnam. Series star Joe Mantegna directed the episode.