Who's The Cannibal?

[BlasterBoy]

So, what are your speculations? Who do you think is eating everyone?

This was in the Season 3 discussion thread but I thought it warranted it's own thread seeing as it's the season mystery. Let's guess!

btw, Spoilers will be all around this thread. Any spoilers for episodes that have aired are fine, but any future spoilers put in spoiler tags, please

My thoughts, at first, was Sweets. But, then, I thought of him less and less. He seems a little too obvious and the Motorcycle man or woman and the man at the end of this weeks episode was definitely not Sweets. I'm hoping the real Cannibal is the one on the Motorcycle cause we might know this person.

I'm not sure, though. Sweets was a good guess, cause he had so many good guesses and was so interested. Plus, he got all the files which could make the Cannibal know they were faking their plan. But, then again, anyone could tell Bones was faking it

[ciderdrinker]

Just completely throwing it out there but how about Goodman from Season 1!

We haven't seen anything of him for 1 1/2 years, he's an expert in religious iconography and would be about the right age to be the apprentice to the old guy. Ok so he doesn't work with at risk kids, but we are presuming that this could be someone from the Jeffersonian aren't we?

Not going for the Goodman theory? Thought not!

I'm fairly convinced it's not Sweets - too young and too obvious. And I thought that it was decided that Motorcycle person was definately Gormagon, especially since you never saw that person without their helmet. Didn't think it could be a woman though - would have to watch again to decide that.

There's talk on the Fox Bones forum about it being the head honcho dude at the Jeffersonian from the ep Intern in the Incinerator. There's even a comment that the hand shake with Booth was a masonic one! It's entirely possible that Booth is a mason, giving his standing as a FBI Agent (a Special Agent at that) and having a military background, but with his dislike of "entitled" people it seems unlikely somehow that he would want to join a elite society. That doesn't eliminate the fact that Burroughs (or whatever his name is) is very likely to be in some kind of secret society such as the Masons and would think that Booth could also be.

He makes that comment to Angela which makes her think she's being threatened, which seemed a bit strange for a one shot character that has never been mentioned before or since, to have such an important moment.

Any other contenders?

I've heared Zach mentioned, and of course they've played up Hodgins but I think it would be totally too cheesy for it to be one of the main squints.

I think it must be someone we've already seen or will be introduced to soon because it would be disappointing for it to be a complete stranger after all the build up the show has given it. I would really like it to be someone connected to one of the key characters - a relative for example. Someone in Booth's past that he respected would be interesting, but PLEASE no-one in Brennan's past - she has enough of that already!

[BlasterBoy]

I'm fairly convinced it's not Sweets - too young and too obvious. And I thought that it was decided that Motorcycle person was definately Gormagon, especially since you never saw that person without their helmet. Didn't think it could be a woman though - would have to watch again to decide that.

Well, the person had tight jeans and his/her shirt was about her waist, showing a part of her/his belly. Girls wear shirts like that.

There's talk on the Fox Bones forum about it being the head honcho dude at the Jeffersonian from the ep Intern in the Incinerator. There's even a comment that the hand shake with Booth was a masonic one! It's entirely possible that Booth is a mason, giving his standing as a FBI Agent (a Special Agent at that) and having a military background, but with his dislike of "entitled" people it seems unlikely somehow that he would want to join a elite society. That doesn't eliminate the fact that Burroughs (or whatever his name is) is very likely to be in some kind of secret society such as the Masons and would think that Booth could also be.

I need to watch that episode again, I guess. Cause, I do not remember this guy....oops.

Any other contenders?

I've heared Zach mentioned, and of course they've played up Hodgins but I think it would be totally too cheesy for it to be one of the main squints.

I think it must be someone we've already seen or will be introduced to soon because it would be disappointing for it to be a complete stranger after all the build up the show has given it. I would really like it to be someone connected to one of the key characters - a relative for example. Someone in Booth's past that he respected would be interesting, but PLEASE no-one in Brennan's past - she has enough of that already!

Yes, if it was a main squint....wow, that would suck.

I hope it was someone that has been introduced or will be introduced, cause, yes, it would be cheesy and stupid if it was a stranger.

[Risa]

After seeing the last episode I think Sweets is gormagon...or at least the apprentice. He just seems so full of insight on the case, insight that is probably too in depth for his age and line of work. He is a therapist so maybe he was worked with kids and could have recruited one, if he is gormagon. Through his words and actions, I think Sweets is the killer they are after. But my thoughts may change as this season continues. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.
I agree though that it will be kinda cheesy if the killer is a stranger. I am so hoping it is someone that they all know and don't suspect. I love that kind of drama.

[Jenni Lou]

Well, it is true that the head of the Jeffersonian has some sort of issue with the case. So we can't rule him out. He did threaten Angela and he seemed very concerned about where the evidence was pointing. Either he is very involved in the crime or he is protecting someone.

What I took from the ep with him in it was that he was protecting someone. But why would he protect such a person? I mean, it is D.C. so you can't rule anything out. In any case....that guy must know something. That's for sure!

And of course it isn't a squint! They could never do that to the fans. Total character assassination! I think they were using the Hodgins connection to sort of bring in some humor....'cause he is paranoid and a conspiracy theorist. I thought it was fun that they were kind of teasing him.

[ciderdrinker]

OK re-watched the Knight last night (sorry about the poor choice of words!) and definately don't think the motorcycle person is a woman - the jeans seemed like mens jeans to me and top up around the belly thing seemed to me just the riding up of a t.shirt whilst running around and jumping over walls and such.

I did pick up these thoughts that I hadn't noticed before though:

It is mentioned when Zach, Brennan and Cam are looking at the body of the bishop that the killer is strong enough to stab through the sternum, and the knee caps were surgically removed. So likely to be male and have some kind of medical training.

Gormagon knows Brennen's address, so likely that it's someone she knows. Although, like she said it could've been Googled.

I would say it's likely that Gormagon knows Booth has a small boy. No evidence of it other than the fact that when cornered he/she picks up a child as a tactic to get away, which would obviously have Booth going for the kid's safety rather than catch the bad guy and play on his emotions.

The Head Honcho of the Jeffersonian is called Bancroft (finally got his name!) and there is definately something off with him. His threatening actions towards Angela are unneccessary considering the killer of the intern in that episode is not a friend of his or anyone particularly important. Also, Booth thinks he's dodgy and I trust Booth's gut.

It can't possibly be Sweets!! Gormagon was the apprentice to the old guy in the nursing home. The old guy is about 80yrs old and would've recruited a teenage boy when he was probably in his late 20's/early 30's, allowing him time to finish the skeleton at least 5 years previously cos that's how long he'd been in the home. Gormagon must be late 40's/early 50's at least. So Sweets is too young to be Gormagon and too old to be Gormagon's apprentice.

I'm confused about the teeth though. It's stated that Gormagon pulled out his teeth and used them in the bomb, but then when they visit the old guy it's clear he has no teeth. So who pulled out their own teeth - Gormagon or his master?

I don't think we've met the killer yet IMO, but if we get introduced to a middle-aged doctor/veterinarian/coroner/mortician etc who possibly has false teeth, looks a bit womanish in a motorcycle outfit, knows that Booth's got a kid and has been to Brennan's apartment - I'll know the killer!!

[BlasterBoy]

Great speculation, ciderdrink!

I still have a feeling that Gormagon and his apprentice are not working alone. I think there might be a cult, or maybe they're hiring people. So, I think it doesn't have to be a male, but very likely that it is. And I agree, doctor.

About the boy thing, I think he was there so he/she just picked him up And now that I've heard more about Bancroft, I think there's something up with him too, but he's not a cannibal, imo. I just don't think so.

[ciderdrinker]

You know I was thinking. Last year Fox put that MySpace page up and offered a competition for anyone who could guess the killer from the "evidence" that was shown on the page. Do you reckon that they could do the same/something similar with Gormagon?

Everyone loves a good mystery, and this one's got people talking. The show is definately egging it on if you think about it. Each time Gormagon is mentioned there's little clues dropped, and they're definately playing it up that it'll be someone connected to the main characters or the Jeffersonian, so we at least think it's likely that it'll be someone we already know (or will have known by season end).

Oh and the tarot card things that were being read out by Angela - the final one has to be either The Protector or The Scientist just worked out, coincidently, in time to tie in with the season finale! So I predict a kidnapping, life-threatening situation, rescue and shock killer reveal for the finale this year.

(I bury my head in the sand to the possibility that the strike will stop that happening and please leave me there, the sand is in my eyes but I'm happy in my dillusion)

[Jenni Lou]

John Francis Daley has been added to the opening credits.

And while I didn't suspect Sweets of being involved with Gormagon, I have to say that now I could see it. And not because of anything that has happened in the eps. But because he is now a regular cast member. I could see the creative team adding him to those credits only to dispel folks from suspecting his character. Paradoxically, it has the reverse effect on me.