S3·E15 Head Case

Episode recap

In the fifteenth episode of the third season of NCIS, titled Head Case, the investigative team discovers an illegal automotive chop shop. During their inspection of the site, the agents uncover a severed head belonging to a Marine, which had been concealed inside one of the vehicles located at the facility. This discovery initiates a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Marine's death. As the team identifies potential suspects connected to the chop shop, their primary objective shifts toward locating the remainder of the victim's body. The investigation requires the agents to piece together evidence to identify the perpetrator responsible for the murder. The episode follows the team as they navigate the complexities of the case, balancing the search for the missing remains with the pursuit of the individual who committed the crime. The narrative focuses on the procedural efforts of the NCIS unit as they work to resolve the case and bring the murderer to justice.