: The team eventually identifies Ashton , a member of the vigilante group, as the killer.

Critics noted the episode's heavy emphasis on the interplay between "love and lust" across three distinct pairings. Prodigal Son - 2x09 "The Killabustas" - Episode Discussion

The central case begins with the discovery of a mutilated, dismembered body in a meat locker.

: The investigation shows the killer has escalated from animals to humans, specifically targeting members of the Killabustas.