The episode opens with a grisly discovery on the roof of a federal building: the gutted and burned body of a man hung like a scarecrow.
: He is identified as Garrett Delaney , a former FBI agent who was secretly stalking Brennan's brother, Russ. [S2E11] Judas on a Pole
: A note found in the victim's throat leads the team to a 30-year-old cold case involving the murder of FBI agent Augustus "Gus" Harper . The episode opens with a grisly discovery on
: To clear Beckett’s name and expose the corruption, Booth acts against orders. This leads to his suspension and nearly ends his career, but solidifies his bond with the "Squints," who work tirelessly to reinstate him. : To clear Beckett’s name and expose the
: The investigation reveals that Marvin Beckett , a civil rights activist imprisoned for Harper’s death, was actually framed by a corrupt faction within the FBI led by Deputy Director Kirby. Major Character Developments
(Season 2, Episode 11) is widely considered one of the most pivotal episodes of the TV series Bones , fundamentally shifting the show’s mythology regarding Brennan’s family and Booth’s career. The Case: A Message in Fire