NCIS season 7 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Lieutenant Mayne, thought to be MIA for six years, is found murdered under his alias Christian Wells. The NCIS team uncovers his wealthy lifestyle, funded by cash stolen in Afghanistan
Full Episode S07E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Marine found murdered in Rock Creek Park?
Lieutenant Mayne, previously thought to be MIA for six years.
What alias was Lieutenant Mayne living under?
Christian Wells.
How did the team discover Lieutenant Mayne's alias?
Through a mobile fingerprint scanner and financial investigations.
Why was Mayne thought to be missing in Afghanistan?
His team members fabricated a story about him breaking his leg during a mission.
What did Mayne's team members actually discover in Afghanistan?
A large sum of cash hidden in oil drums.
Why does the team suspect Major Holcomb?
He hired a private investigator to track down Mayne and lied about it.
What unusual behavior has Ducky been exhibiting?
Wearing tie ties instead of bow ties and leaving the office during lunch.
Who is Rachel Wells?
The woman who married John Mayne under his alias, Christian Wells.
How did Mayne accumulate his wealth?
It's implied he took the money found in Afghanistan.
Who is the private investigator involved in the case?
Peter Iger of Iger Investigations.
What was Iger's role in the case?
He knew about Mayne's true identity and attempted to blackmail him.
What does the team find out about Ducky?
His mother passed away, and he's planning to move and start a new chapter in his life.
What was the cause of Mayne's death?
Complications from a gunshot wound sustained in a park.
How is Major Holcomb connected to Leah Mayne?
They were romantically involved after her husband went MIA.
What does the team conclude about the murder?
It was likely a result of a failed blackmail attempt by Iger.