NCIS season 16 episode 20 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Major Ellen Wallace, a Marine thought to have died in 9/11, is found buried in Arlington, leading NCIS to a shocking discovery: Gibbs was once engaged to her. The team unravels Ellen's final days, uncovering her investigation into a military incident in Kosovo, potentially implicating her father, General James Wallace. The pursuit of truth leads to Brigadier General Kent, who confesses to Ellen's murder, having killed her to conceal the Kosovo incident. Gibbs, confronting past regrets, finds closure by visiting Ellen's grave.
Full Episode S16E20 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Major Ellen Wallace?
Major Ellen Wallace was a Marine who was initially thought to have been killed in the 9/11 Pentagon attack.
How was Ellen Wallace's body discovered?
Her body was discovered at a construction site in Arlington, believed to be there for almost 20 years.
What was the personal connection between Gibbs and Ellen Wallace?
Gibbs was previously engaged to Ellen Wallace.
What investigation was Ellen Wallace involved in before her death?
Ellen was investigating a military incident in Kosovo from 1998, involving civilian casualties.
Who was suspected of being involved in Ellen Wallace's death?
Brigadier General Kent was a key suspect, having worked with Ellen's father, General James Wallace, and been in Kosovo.
What was Brigadier General Kent's role in Kosovo?
Kent served in Kosovo and was implicated in a cover-up of civilian deaths during a military operation.
Why was Ellen Wallace investigating the Kosovo incident?
Ellen was seeking the truth about the incident, which involved her father, General James Wallace.
How did the NCIS team discover Ellen's body wasn't in the Pentagon during 9/11?
They found out she was killed inside the Pentagon the night before 9/11 and her body was moved off-site.
What led to Brigadier General Kent confessing to the murder?
NCIS team members confronted him with evidence and hypothetical scenarios, leading him to admit to killing Ellen.
How did Gibbs react to the case's resolution?
Gibbs visited Ellen Wallace's grave, indicating a sense of closure and respect.
Was Ellen Wallace's father, General James Wallace, involved in her death?
No, he was not involved in her death but was connected to the incident she was investigating.
What was Gibbs and Ellen Wallace's relationship status before her death?
They were former fiancés, but their relationship had ended before her death.
How did the NCIS team prove Ellen Wallace wasn't in the Pentagon during the attack?
They accessed an encrypted file showing she never scanned out of the Pentagon the night before 9/11.
What was the motive behind Ellen Wallace's murder?
She was killed to cover up the truth about the Kosovo incident and to protect those involved from exposure.
Did Gibbs know about Ellen Wallace's investigation before her death?
Gibbs was unaware of Ellen's investigation into the Kosovo incident until the NCIS investigation.
