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The team discovers that Hotch was "swatted" by Antonia Slade’s son, Asher, who was being manipulated by anarchist prisoner Eric Rawdon and the serial killer Mr. Scratch (Peter Lewis) . Criminal Minds Season 11 - Episode 22
While the BAU stops a major bombing attempt, they learn that 13 serial killers —including Mr. Scratch—successfully escaped during the chaos, setting the stage for Season 12. Character Highlights Watch the official trailer for this high-stakes season
The episode begins on a lighter note with David Rossi reuniting with his second ex-wife, Hayden Montgomery, and introducing her to the team. The anarchists use the chaos of Hotch's arrest
Hotchner is accused of conspiracy after a faked emergency services call and planted evidence (bomb receipts) make him look like a terrorist.
The anarchists use the chaos of Hotch's arrest to launch a coordinated attack, leading to a massive prison break.