The couple is trying to "replace" their lost son. They keep the male babies that meet their specific criteria and discard the mothers and "imperfect" infants. Why It’s Notable
In a tense climax, JJ and Prentiss lead the charge into the Reinman home to rescue the surviving women and babies. [S5E5] Cradle to Grave
The team initially suspects a black-market adoption ring. However, the profile shifts when they realize the killers are a married couple, Robert and Linda Reinman, who lost their own baby, Michael, due to a medical tragedy. The couple is trying to "replace" their lost son
Subplot-wise, this episode features Chief Hotchner being unusually hard on Derek Morgan, a move later revealed to be a test to see if Morgan is ready to lead the team. The team initially suspects a black-market adoption ring
The BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit) travels to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to investigate a series of young women who have been found dead shortly after giving birth. The victims are consistently troubled, blonde teenagers who have been missing for years. The investigation reveals a chilling pattern: