Chicago P.D. season 9 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In Chicago, the discovery of a body at a landfill leads Hank and his team to investigate a series of murders linked to the gang Los Temidos. The victims, Miguel and Pedro Vicente, have ties to a bakery robbery. Blanca Consuela, involved in the robbery, is later found murdered. Undercover work implicates Paco Gutierrez, an associate of El León, the gang's leader. Despite a compromised operation at Paco's party, the team strikes a deal with him to protect their informant, Anna, and pursue the elusive El León.

Full Episode S09E12 Recap

### Scene 1: The Discovery at the Landfill - Hank and team are called to a landfill where a supervisor, a bird-watcher, discovered a body. - The victim has a gunshot wound and a puncture wound from an ice pick, a signature kill of the gang Los Temidos. - The victim is unidentified, with no matches from facial recognition or fingerprints. ### Scene 2: Investigation at Intelligence HQ - The victim from the landfill is identified as 19-year-old Miguel Vicente, with no gang affiliations. - Miguel's cousin, Pedro, has a criminal record and might be connected to Miguel's involvement with Los Temidos. - Pedro's phone is traced to an address in Pilsen, leading to a raid. ### Scene 3: Raid in Pilsen and Discovery of Pedro's Body - Chicago PD conducts a breach at the Pilsen address, finding Pedro Vicente dead with similar injuries to Miguel. - A neighbor reports seeing a black truck leaving the scene, prompting a search for surveillance footage. ### Scene 4: Connecting Blanca Consuela to the Case - The team investigates a bakery robbery linked to Miguel and Pedro. - The bakery owner, Javy, mentions an employee, Blanca Consuela, whose car was used in the robbery unknowingly. - Blanca's boyfriend, Eric Salsbury, reports a threatening encounter at their home. ### Scene 5: Blanca's Murder and Investigation - Blanca's car is found abandoned with evidence of her murder. - Surveillance footage implicates Paco Gutierrez, a known associate of El León, the head of Los Temidos. ### Scene 6: Undercover Operation at Paco's Party - Anna goes undercover at Paco's party to gather intel. - She identifies Julio Oliva, a mid-level member of Los Temidos, at the party. - A premature raid by the PD disrupts the operation, and Paco remains unarrested. ### Scene 7: Confrontation and Deal with Paco - Sergeant Voight confronts Paco with a deal: protect Anna and flip on Escano (El León) in exchange for safety. - Paco agrees to the deal but warns that Anna's life is already in danger. - The team strategizes their next move, with Anna determined to continue her role in the investigation. ### Scene 8: Anna's Undercover Operation Continues - Anna meets with Javy, revealing her continued involvement in the undercover operation against Los Temidos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who discovered the body at the landfill?

A landfill supervisor who is also a bird-watcher discovered the body.

What are the signature kill signs of Los Temidos?

Los Temidos' signature kill involves a puncture wound from an ice pick.

How is Miguel Vicente related to the case?

Miguel Vicente is the victim found at the landfill, with no known gang affiliations.

What leads the investigation to Pilsen?

The investigation leads to Pilsen after tracing Pedro Vicente's phone to an address there.

What do they find at the Pilsen address?

At the Pilsen address, they find Pedro Vicente's body, with injuries similar to Miguel's.

How is Blanca Consuela connected to the case?

Blanca Consuela is connected through her car, which was used in a bakery robbery linked to Miguel and Pedro.

What information does Eric Salsbury provide?

Eric Salsbury, Blanca's boyfriend, reports a threatening encounter at their home regarding Blanca's whereabouts.

What evidence is found in Blanca's car?

Blanca's car is found with evidence suggesting she was murdered.

Who is implicated in Blanca's murder?

Paco Gutierrez is implicated in Blanca's murder through surveillance footage.

What happens at Paco's party during the undercover operation?

Anna, undercover at Paco's party, identifies a Los Temidos member, but a premature police raid disrupts the operation.

What deal does Sergeant Voight offer Paco?

Voight offers Paco protection and a deal to flip on Escano (El León) in exchange for not arresting his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child.

What is Paco's warning about Anna's safety?

Paco warns that Anna's life is already in danger due to her involvement with the police.

What is the final scene of the episode?

The final scene shows Anna meeting with Javy, continuing her undercover operation against Los Temidos.

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