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
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.