: The investigation leads the team to a morgue worker named Ian Bruckner, who was secretly harvesting tissues and organs to sell to David Locke, a local funeral home director, for the black market.
Recap & Review: NCIS: Los Angeles Season 4, Episode 12 – "Paper Soldiers" [S4E12] Paper Soldiers
The episode kicks off with Antonia Prieto, the widow of Marine Lt. Edwin Prieto, who suspects a cover-up regarding her husband’s death in Afghanistan. Her suspicions are validated when a private investigator she hired is found murdered right outside a morgue. As Sam and Callen dig deeper, they uncover a gruesome reality: Lt. Prieto’s body had been harvested for tissues and bones without his or his family's consent. Key Plot Points and Highlights : The investigation leads the team to a
For more episode details and cast information, you can check out the NCIS: Los Angeles Season 4 Guide or the full episode summary on the NCIS Database . "NCIS: Los Angeles" Paper Soldiers (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb Her suspicions are validated when a private investigator
: This episode also features some lighthearted character development, including Deeks debuting his new nickname for Kensi: "Kensalina". Closing Thoughts
: Despite the heavy subject matter, fans often remember this episode for its witty dialogue. A standout moment involves Hetty jokingly requesting "palomino horses galloping alongside her hearse" during a visit to the funeral home.