The episode “Middle Man” of Criminal minds is about some women found dead in Indiana cornfields. But this case has got not just one murderer to deal with. It is a team of three college students adding another twist.

The dead bodies of the last three victims who were missing from strip clubs since Friday were discovered on Sunday. Stephanie Wilson, the fourth victim was abducted the night before.

BAU is not just searching for their latest victim. They have to race against time and locate the group’s leader who might disappear after doing off with his two partners.

. TV channels are airing flash stories about the case and we see the killers watching themselves on TV. Capt. Salters is the local officer in charge of the case. He is not happy about the leak of this news to the media.

Chris and Scott, the two junior partners in the crime think that the plan was to abduct the women and set them free after raping. But Michael the leader had other plans in mind.

Chris and Scott confront Michael but a rift develops between them. The sequence in which the ring leader chase them down and finish them is really terrifying stuff.

Rossi and Morgan deduce from the pieces of facts that the victim is dropped off in a cornfield they believe that she’d somehow escape.

The killers are now divided. Chris stands loyal with Michael. Scott wants to break away.

The answer snaps up in Hotch’s mind and he confronts Capt.Salters, It is revealed that Chris is Salter’s son. They hope that there is a chance to save Stephanie.

Michael and Chris refuse to surrender leading to tense and dramatic situations. In the combat that follows both Michael and Salters get shot. Salters survives with some minor injuries but it the end for Michael.

Chris also is gunned down soon. And after the cliff hanging climax of the unusual manhunt the victim Stephanie is saved and all three villains are dead.

The episode ‘Middle man’ lives up to the reputation of Criminal Minds as a compelling show.