Ep 16. Skeletons

In Without A Trace season 7 episode 16 titled "Skeletons," the team at the FBI's missing persons unit is called in to investigate when a skeleton is discovered during a construction project in a New York City park. The bones are quickly identified as belonging to a 25-year-old woman who disappeared 10 years ago, and the team begins to piece together what may have happened to her.

The team is lead by Jack Malone, played by Anthony LaPaglia, who is the head of the unit. He is joined by Samantha Spade, played by Poppy Montgomery, who is his second-in-command, along with Danny Taylor played by Enrique Murciano, Martin Fitzgerald played by Eric Close, and Vivian Johnson played by Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Together, they navigate the complex web of clues left behind by the woman's disappearance in order to bring closure to her family and bring her killer to justice.

The investigation takes them on a journey through the victim's past, revealing a web of secrets and lies that may have led to her death. The team must navigate through a maze of potential suspects, including the victim's former boss who had been trying to suppress information about her disappearance, a former friend who may have been jealous of her success, and a man who had been stalking her before she went missing.

As the investigation unfolds, the team also confronts their own personal and professional struggles. Jack grapples with his own guilt over the death of his brother, Samantha struggles with her feelings for Jack, and Danny deals with the aftermath of his recent breakup. Meanwhile, Vivian must cope with a serious health issue that threatens her ability to stay on the job.

Despite these challenges, the team remains focused on solving the case and bringing justice to the victim's family. With each new lead, they come closer and closer to discovering the truth behind the woman's disappearance, and the shocking revelation of who is responsible for her death will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

In "Skeletons," Without A Trace once again delivers a gripping and suspenseful episode that examines the intense emotional toll of investigating missing persons cases. It also highlights the skill and perseverance of the FBI agents who work tirelessly to bring justice to the families of the missing.