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Nov 29, 2022 · With over 300 episodes of action, most part of Criminal Minds is purely fictional. However, there are numerous episodes that are based, or at least inspired by, true stories and crimes. Some of those episodes follow the true stories precisely, while others are only loosely based on them.
- 1 Season 1, Episode 16 — "The Tribe" (1.16) Jackson Cally's Cult Is Based On The Manson Family. The 16th episode of Season 1 was "The Tribe." The BAU headed out to New Mexico to investigate a group of college students found dead and tortured and found a cult that was working to turn people against the Native Americans in the area.
- 2 Season 4, Episode 3 — "Minimal Loss" (4.3) Benjamin Cyrus And His Cult Are Based On David Koresh. In Season 4, Criminal Minds had the BAU head out to take on a cult leader in Benjamin Cyrus, played by Luke Perry.
- 3 Season 5, Episode 23 — "Our Darkest Hour" (5.23) Tim Curry's Criminal Minds Character Is Based On Richard Ramirez. "Our Darkest Hour" was the season finale of Criminal Minds season 5.
- 4 Season 6, Episode 13 — "The Thirteenth Step" (6.13) Sydney And Ray Are Based On Caril Ann Fugate And Charles Starkweather. "The Thirteenth Step" came out in Season 6 and featured a pair of serial killers, a young couple who went on an interstate killing spree.
Sep 9, 2022 · Some of Criminal Minds's most terrifying episodes were actually ripped from the headlines. Read ahead for the installments based on true stories.
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- Native Americans Are Framed in “The Tribe” Season 1, Episode 16, "The Tribe" Air Date: March 8, 2006. After five bodies are found in New Mexico, the BAU questions how many Unsubs it would take to successfully pull off such a crime.
- “Riding the Lightning” Had an Interesting Plot Twist. Season 1, Episode 14, "Riding the Lightning" Air Date: January 25, 2006. Related. 15 Darkest Criminal Minds Villains.
- “Unfinished Business” Was Based on the BTK Killer. Season 1, Episode 15, "Unfinished Business" Air Date: March 1, 2006. "Unfinished Business" features the return of a serial murderer, the Keystone Killer.
- The Unsubs in “The Thirteenth Step” Were Based on Bonnie and Clyde. Season 6, Episode 13, "The Thirteenth Step" Air Date: January 6, 2011. "The Thirteenth Step" follows a young, loved-up couple who commit killings and robberies together.
Sep 20, 2020 · Though Criminal Minds has occasionally been criticized for being hysterical, at times, the truth is that life — and criminal death — are their own sources of drama. Here are just few episodes...
Jan 6, 2021 · While not all of this story is true, a large part of it seems to be based on a very real case that happened in Canada. Both cases involved dozens of missing people on a pig farm. CBS....
Oct 6, 2021 · Much to the dismay of some fans of the show, "Criminal Minds" isn't exactly realistic when it comes to its portrayal of criminal profilers in the FBI. However, the creators have infused...
