NCIS season 16 episode 8 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In NCIS 16x08, a body found by river cleanup volunteers is initially misidentified as Senior Chief Richard Granger but is later confirmed as Wesley Moore, a cyber systems engineer. Moore had illegally accessed Defense Logistics Agency data, leading to his murder. Concurrently in Kabul, Captain Alicia Voit is killed in a Taliban ambush. NCIS Agents McGee and Bishop discover a connection between Moore and Voit from their Marine training days. Investigations reveal a military contractor, Kinneman, was leaking U.S. troop movements to the Taliban, causing Voit's death. Kinneman is arrested, and the episode concludes with NCIS honoring Captain Voit's service.

Full Episode S16E08 Recap

### Opening Scene - Trash Cleanup by the River - **Characters**: Unnamed Man and Woman - **Location**: Riverbank - **Events**: - The man and woman are picking up trash by the river, discussing how their community service might help with Yale admissions. - They find a boot and then stumble upon a dead body, leading the woman to decide against continuing the cleanup. ### NCIS Headquarters - Team Gathering - **Characters**: McGee, Torres, Jimmy, Bishop, Gibbs - **Location**: NCIS Office - **Events**: - McGee and Torres comment on Jimmy and Bishop's recent interest in sketching. - Jimmy shows off his drawing skills. - Gibbs arrives and informs them about the dead body found by the river, identified as Senior Chief Richard Granger. ### Crime Scene Investigation - **Characters**: Veronica, Archie, Gibbs, Palmer, Torres - **Location**: Riverbank - **Events**: - Veronica and Archie, part of a community service group, discuss finding the body. - Palmer notes the victim's broken neck but no other trauma. - Gibbs learns the victim is not Senior Chief Granger, as he is still alive. ### NCIS Autopsy Room - Examination of the Body - **Characters**: Ducky, Jimmy, Gibbs - **Location**: Autopsy Room - **Events**: - Ducky finds that the neck injury was pre-mortem. - Identification of the victim as Wesley Moore, a cyber systems engineer, is made. ### NCIS Headquarters - Investigation Progress - **Characters**: McGee, Bishop, Torres, Gibbs, Kasie - **Location**: NCIS Office - **Events**: - Team discusses Moore's background and activities, including breaking into the Defense Logistics Agency. - Kasie provides an update on the potential location where Moore's body was dumped. ### Kabul, Afghanistan - Meeting with General Braxton - **Characters**: McGee, Bishop, General Braxton - **Location**: Camp Russell, Kabul - **Events**: - McGee and Bishop arrive in Afghanistan to investigate Captain Voit's connection to Moore. - They learn about Aazar Atwa's capture, who is suspected in Voit's death. ### NCIS Headquarters - Investigating Captain Voit - **Characters**: Gibbs, Colonel Park, Jimmy, Ducky - **Location**: NCIS Office - **Events**: - Gibbs talks with Colonel Park, who is adamant about taking Captain Voit's remains for burial. - Examination of Voit's records shows she was killed in an ambush. ### Investigation Progress - Finding Moore's Killer - **Characters**: Kasie, Torres - **Location**: Various - **Events**: - Kasie and Torres investigate the crime scene and find Moore's damaged car. - Blackburn, a suspect, is identified and linked to the crime. ### Afghanistan - Interrogation and Attack - **Characters**: McGee, Bishop, Aazar Atwa - **Location**: Interrogation Room, Camp Russell - **Events**: - McGee and Bishop interrogate Atwa, who hints at having an American accomplice. - Atwa is shot by a sniper before revealing more information. ### NCIS Headquarters - Unraveling the Conspiracy - **Characters**: Gibbs, Kasie, Torres, Jimmy - **Location**: NCIS Office - **Events**: - The team discovers that Kinneman, a military contractor, was leaking information to Atwa. - They confront and arrest Kinneman for his role in the deaths of U.S. Marines. ### Conclusion - Honoring Captain Voit - **Characters**: Gibbs, Colonel Park - **Location**: Various - **Events**: - Colonel Park discusses his connection with Captain Voit and the responsibility he feels for her death. - Gibbs and Colonel Park prepare to attend Voit's funeral, honoring her service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who found the dead body by the river?

A man and woman doing community service found the body.

What was the initial identification of the dead body?

The body was initially identified as Senior Chief Richard Granger.

Is Senior Chief Richard Granger alive?

Yes, he is alive and his gear was stolen, which led to the misidentification.

Who is the actual victim found by the river?

The victim is Wesley Moore, a cyber systems engineer.

What did Wesley Moore do before his death?

He broke into the Defense Logistics Agency and accessed confidential information.

Where was Captain Alicia Voit stationed?

She was stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan.

How did Captain Voit die?

She was killed in an ambush by Taliban insurgents.

Who was suspected in Captain Voit's death?

Aazar Atwa was suspected and captured by U.S. forces.

Was there a connection between Moore and Voit?

Yes, they knew each other from Marine Officer Candidate School and remained close.

What led to the arrest of Xavier Blackburn?

Blackburn's vehicle was linked to Moore's car, and he was found at the marsh near where Moore's body was dumped.

Who is Kinneman and what was his role?

Kinneman is a military contractor who leaked U.S. troop movements to Aazar Atwa.

What was Kinneman's motive?

He wanted to maintain U.S. military presence in Kabul to secure his defense contracts.

What happened to Aazar Atwa during the interrogation?

He was shot by a sniper before he could reveal information about his American accomplice.

How did Gibbs and the team honor Captain Voit?

Gibbs and Colonel Park attended her funeral to honor her service.

What was Colonel Park's connection to Captain Voit?

He recruited her into the Marines and felt responsible for her and other fallen Marines he recruited.

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