Ep 3. A Boy in a Tree

A Boy in a Tree follows Dr. Temperance Brennan and her FBI partner, Special Agent Seeley Booth, as they investigate a case involving the discovery of a young boy's body in a tree. The episode starts with Brennan and her team examining the remains of a young boy that was found in a tree. The boy’s skeleton is identified to be about 8 years old and was murdered 3 years ago. He was kept in the tree and his bones were gnawed by insects. The FBI is called in to help solve the case as Brennan and her team begin to piece together clues to determine who the victim is and who killed him.

While examining the remains, Brennan is able to determine that the boy had been malnourished for a long time, and that he suffered from several genetic disorders. The team begins to investigate and look for his parents while Booth tracks down a group of vagrants living near the tree. During the investigation, the team uncovers a world of addiction, malnutrition, and neglect, which leads them to a homeless woman who was living in a nearby park. When they find the woman, she becomes defensive and denies any involvement in the crime.

Booth and Brennan then turn their attention to the boy’s father, who is currently in prison for drug possession. They question him about his son, but he denies any involvement in his death. Despite their efforts, the team is unable to make any progress in the case and the victim’s identity remains a mystery.

As the investigation progresses, Brennan's conflicted relationship with Booth becomes more apparent. They disagree about the methods used to interrogate suspects, with Brennan relying heavily on scientific evidence while Booth prefers a more intuitive approach. However, they must put their differences aside to work as a team and solve the case.

As the team continues to investigate, they uncover evidence that leads them to a shocking discovery about the boy’s identity and the circumstances surrounding his death. In the end, Booth and Brennan work together to solve the case and bring the guilty parties to justice.

Overall, A Boy in a Tree is a gripping episode that showcases the strength of Brennan's scientific expertise and Booth's intuition and investigative skills. The episode reveals the harsh realities of life on the streets and the various challenges and obstacles that homeless people must face on a daily basis. The episode is both intense and thought-provoking, providing viewers with a glimpse into the complexities of police work and the importance of teamwork in solving difficult cases.