Episode
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Strip Strangler
Overview
The team is investigating the ongoing murders by a signature killer. The killer has some knowledge of forensics and has left little evidence behind. With the investigation somewhat stalled, the sheriff invites the FBI to join the case. This makes Grissom angry and it only gets worse when Sara offers to bait the killer.
Details
- Series
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 2001-05-17
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
Strip Strangler is Episode 23 in Season 1 of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. It aired on 2001-05-17. The runtime is 46 min.
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