Does J.J. Die in Criminal Minds Season 15?
The popular American TV series Criminal Minds has entertained audiences for over 15 years, with its first episode airing in 2005. The show focuses on an elite team of FBI agents who investigate the most heinous crimes committed in the United States. Over the years, fans have grown attached to the characters, particularly J. J. LaRoche, played by Aimee Garcia. As season 15 approaches, curiosity about the fate of a key character has been fueled.
Does J.J. Die in Criminal Minds Season 15?
No, J. J. LaRoche does not die in Criminal Minds Season 15. In reality, J. J.’s character was never really a part of the series in the first place.
The character of J.J. LaRoche debuted in season 6 episode 23, "Natalie’s Choice (Part 2)". According to IMDB, Aimee Garcia’s character was a missing persons detective who helped Jason Gideon search for his sister. For several seasons, J. J. appeared as an FBI agent, but abruptly vanished without explanation.
During a 2013 Entertainment Weekly interview, Garcia revealed that Aimee Garcia was meant to be a recurring guest star, but her screen time was reduced, essentially demoting her to recurring. Garcia also stated that CBS was responsible for the poor character development and the role she played.
In actuality, J. J.’s character was officially dropped from the show altogether, which means she had already left the series before Season 14 began. So the likelihood of her death within Criminal Minds Season 15 is zilch.
Characters Still in the Show During Season 15
| Season 15 Characters |
|---|
| **Penelope García** (played by Kristen Vangsness) **Will Lauren** (played by Daniele Gaither) |
Table 1: Characters Appearing in Season 15 of Criminal Minds
Who Dies in Criminal Minds Season 15?
**Spoiler alert for Season 15 Episodes 1-14 only.**
During the first 14 episodes of **Criminal Minds Season 15**, we see the departures of **Stephen Ridge’s character, Ryan Meyers**, and also **Lara Grrunner’s character, Clara Lane**. These characters received closure with their respective final appearances.
