Ep 12. Butterflied

In season 4 episode 12 of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, titled "Butterflied," the team investigates a series of deaths that seem to be related to the underground world of illegal butterfly trading.

The episode begins with a jogger stumbling upon a dead body in the woods, which is later discovered to be a renowned butterfly collector who was strangled to death. As the team delves into the investigation, they uncover a black market for rare and exotic butterfly species, with a network of dealers and collectors who will stop at nothing to acquire them.

Meanwhile, Warrick and Catherine investigate a separate murder case involving a body found in a dumpster with a butterfly tattoo on their neck. The two cases begin to converge when they discover a connection between the butterfly collector and the victim in the dumpster.

As the detectives dig deeper, they find themselves following a trail of clues that leads them to a wealthy collector named Harrison Ecklie, who they suspect of involvement in the illegal butterfly trade. However, the investigation takes a shocking turn when one of the team members becomes a suspect in the case, forcing them to question everything they thought they knew about the murders.

Throughout the episode, the team uses their expertise in forensics to piece together the evidence and build a case against the true culprits behind the butterfly trafficking ring. Along the way, they encounter intriguing characters, including a butterfly-obsessed woman desperate to acquire a rare species at any cost, and a shady dealer who seems to have his own agenda.

In the end, the detectives solve the case and bring the perpetrators to justice, but not without facing their own personal demons and struggles along the way. "Butterflied" is a gripping episode that showcases the show's signature blend of complex characters, intricate plotlines, and innovative forensic techniques.