Bones season 12 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In this Bones episode, Officer Adams confronts kids stealing a street sign, leading to a humorous debate on its name, "Boner Street." Meanwhile, Dr. Brennan criticizes her novel's audiobook narration and decides to narrate it herself, despite Booth's skepticism. The team investigates a shotgun murder, analyzing evidence and suspecting the victim, Austin Wilson, was involved in a tutoring scam. Tensions arise as suspects include aggressive parents and Austin's roommate, who admits owning the murder weapon but denies using it. The episode intertwines personal struggles, forensic analysis, and the complexity of human relationships, culminating in a student being implicated in the murder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do kids steal street signs like "Boner Street"?
The kids steal street signs that sound like dirty words for amusement, such as "Boner Street."
What is Kathy's issue with her novel's audiobook?
Kathy (Dr. Brennan) is dissatisfied with the audiobook's narration, feeling it lacks nuance.
How does Booth feel about Kathy narrating her own book?
Booth is skeptical and advises Kathy to let the publishers do their job.
What evidence is found at the shotgun murder scene?
Evidence includes multiple shell casings from a 12-gauge shotgun and birdshot inside the victim's body.
What are the challenges in identifying the murder victim?
The victim's skull and hands are so damaged that identifying them is a challenge.
What does the analysis of the victim's knees indicate?
The victim's patellae suggest he had bad knees from thousands of hours of manual labor.
What is the suspicion about Austin Wilson's job?
There's suspicion that Austin Wilson might have been involved in a cheating scheme at the tutoring company.
What altercation did Sue Casey have with Austin?
Sue Casey had a physical altercation with Austin over his influence on her son's college choices.
What new evidence is found about the murder weapon?
Spider evidence analyzed by Dr. Hodgins suggests the murder weapon was not one of the guns initially suspected.
Who is suspected of owning the murder weapon?
Austin's roommate Benny is suspected of owning the sawed-off shotgun used in the murder.