FBI: International season 3 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a tense episode, the Chain Cutters, led by Sam Keaton, are exposed for staging child rescues to solicit donations. The DOJ investigates, leading to the capture of Keaton's second-in-command, Ty Selvidge, in Romania. However, an ambush at the outpost complicates matters, implicating another team member, Xavier Lee, who's gone rogue. The team tracks down Lee, who plans a sacrificial ritual with a child, Dora Bogdan. Lee is ultimately stopped, Dora is saved, and Keaton's crimes are fully exposed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Chain Cutters?
The Chain Cutters are a group of American mercenaries claiming to fight child trafficking abroad, but they are investigated for fraud and embezzlement.
What evidence does Ty Selvidge provide against Sam Keaton?
Ty Selvidge provides a stolen laptop containing evidence of Keaton's fraudulent activities and staged rescue operations.
What happens during the ambush at the outpost?
During the ambush, Ty Selvidge and several officers are killed. The team suspects that Xavier Lee, a rogue former member of the Chain Cutters, is behind the attack.
How do the authorities plan to use Sam Keaton's laptop?
The authorities need to disable a kill switch on the laptop to access its contents and use the evidence against Keaton for fraud and child endangerment charges.
What is Xavier Lee's motive in the climax of the episode?
Xavier Lee, having gone rogue, believes he is on a divine mission to 'sacrifice' a child named Dora Bogdan as part of a twisted ritual.
What is the outcome for Sam Keaton and his criminal activities?
The evidence on the laptop confirms Sam Keaton’s involvement in numerous felonies, leading to his arrest and the end of his fraudulent scheme.