Ep 16. The Woman in the Tunnel

Bones is a crime drama television series that follows Dr. Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist who works at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington, D.C. In the sixteenth episode of season one, titled "The Woman in the Tunnel," Brennan and her team investigate the discovery of a body in a service tunnel beneath the city.

The episode begins with Brennan and her partner FBI agent Seeley Booth arriving at the crime scene where they discover the skeletal remains of a young woman. Upon closer inspection, they realize that the victim was pregnant at the time of her death. Brennan and Booth work together to determine the identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding her death.

The investigation leads the team to a homeless encampment near the tunnel where they discover a woman, named Max, who may have information about the victim. After questioning Max, they learn that the victim's name was Ashley and she was a street performer who often performed in the area.

As they continue to gather evidence, Brennan and her team learn that Ashley was involved in a troubled relationship with a man named Vince McVicar, who worked as a handyman in an apartment building near the tunnel. They suspect that Vince may have been involved in Ashley's death, so they bring him in for questioning. Vince denies any involvement, but Brennan notices that he has scratches on his arm that could be a result of a struggle.

While examining the tunnel, Brennan and her colleague Zack discover additional evidence that further implicates Vince in Ashley's murder. They find a suitcase full of clothing and money that belonged to Ashley and another woman, who was also pregnant. They suspect that Vince was involved in both pregnancies and may have killed both women.

Brennan and Booth confront Vince with the new evidence, but he still denies any wrongdoing. As they continue to press him, they finally get him to confess to both murders. Vince reveals that he killed Ashley and the other woman, whom he had an affair with, because he did not want to take care of their children.

The episode ends with Brennan and her team successfully solving the case and bringing Vince to justice. Meanwhile, Brennan reflects on the case and the selfless decision that Ashley made to carry her child to term, despite her difficult circumstances.

Overall, "The Woman in the Tunnel" is a compelling episode that highlights the team's dedication to solving homicides and their ability to piece together evidence to solve complex cases. It also explores the themes of motherhood and the lengths that some people will go to protect their own interests.