S3·E3 Under the Influence

Episode recap

In the third episode of season three of CSI: Miami, the team investigates a case involving a young woman who is pushed in front of a moving bus. The victim's body is found with a bruise shaped like a hand imprint on her back, indicating that she was pushed. The prime suspect in the case is the victim's boyfriend, Jay Seaver, who is being investigated by the CSIs.

As the investigation unfolds, a second victim is discovered, and evidence suggests that the two cases may be linked to a common killer. The CSIs also discover that Jay has a psychotic stalker, Claudia, who he believes may be capable of violence. However, when Jay hires a lawyer to protect Claudia, Horatio begins to suspect that Jay may be more involved in the case than initially thought.

Meanwhile, a new CSI, Ryan Wolfe, is assigned to the case, and Calleigh's father seeks her help after a night of drinking, fearing that he may have caused harm to someone. The episode explores the complexities of the case, as the CSIs work to uncover the truth behind the two murders.

Throughout the episode, the team uses forensic evidence to piece together the events surrounding the murders, and Horatio's leadership guides the investigation towards a potential suspect. The episode's focus on the intricate details of the case and the team's use of forensic science to solve the crime is a hallmark of the CSI: Miami series.