Bones season 9 episode 14 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In this "Bones" episode, Brennan and Booth delve into the murder of a chess master, Albert Magnuson, found in pig troughs on a Virginia farm. The investigation leads to a chess club, where Sweets, utilizing his chess expertise, uncovers a complex web of jealousy and competition. Suspects include a previously acquitted criminal and various chess club members. The case takes a twist when Sweets cleverly deduces that the murderer is Tim Levitt, who committed the crime to protect his mother from Magnuson, her fiancé. The episode concludes with Brennan, Cam, and Angela humorously preparing for a Science Monthly photo shoot and Booth playing a board game with Christine.
Full Episode S09E14 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who invented waffles according to Brennan?
The recipe first appeared in "Le Ménagier de Paris", a 14th-century book.
What did Christine win in preschool?
She won 15th place in an egg race.
Who joins Brennan's team as an intern?
Dr. Filmore, a Canadian forensic podiatrist.
What honor is Cam being considered for?
Science Monthly's Outstanding Women of Science issue.
Who is the victim found in the pig troughs?
A male aged between 29 and 35 with dreadlocks.
Who is Jarrick Henry?
A suspect with a history of feeding a victim to pigs.
Where does the investigation into the murder lead?
To a chess club where the victim, Albert Magnuson, was last seen.
Who is Tim Levitt?
Suzanne Levitt's son and Magnuson's murderer.
Why did Tim Levitt kill Albert Magnuson?
To protect his mother from being replaced by Magnuson.
What strategy does Sweets use to get Tim to confess?
He makes Tim believe his mother confessed and then provokes a reaction.
How does the episode end?
With Brennan, Cam, and Angela preparing for a Science Monthly photo shoot and Booth playing a board game with Christine.
Who is Suzanne Levitt?
Albert Magnuson's fiancée and Tim Levitt's mother.
What was the motive behind the murder?
Tim Levitt felt threatened by Magnuson replacing him in his mother's life.
How was the victim killed?
He was electrocuted in a parking garage, set up by Tim Levitt.
What game do Booth and Brennan play with Christine at the end?
A children's board game called "Ready, Set, Fun".