CSI: Miami - When Speed Got Burned (Not By the Sun)
Ever seen a crime scene where the biggest evidence is a guy's lack of cleaning supplies? No? Well, then you haven't witnessed the tragic demise of Tim Speedle, aka "Speed," the coolest (and sometimes laziest) trace technician on the entire Miami CSI unit.
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The Case of the Forgotten Cleaning Rod (and a Very Big Oopsie)
Speed, played by the awesome Rory Cochrane, was known for two things: his mad skills with fingerprints and his, ahem, relaxed approach to gun maintenance. We're talking a "wash it with sunshine" kind of relaxed. This, my friends, proved to be a fatal flaw.
In Season 3, Episode 1, titled "Lost Son" (dramatic, right?), Speed and Horatio Caine (sunglasses not included) are on the scene of a jewelry store robbery. Things get dicey when a perp pops out, guns blazing. Speed draws his weapon, but it jams. Cue the record scratch. Turns out, all that crime scene dust wasn't the only thing Speed forgot to dust off. The gunman takes advantage of the situation, leaving Speed with a permanent case of lead poisoning.
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The episode ends with Horatio cradling a dying Speed, who whispers, "I shoulda cleaned my gun..." Talk about a life lesson learned the hard way.
Rest in Shine, Speed
Speed's death was a major blow to the team. He was the quirky, sunglasses-wearing heart of the CSI unit. His demise also served as a stark reminder: even CSIs gotta take care of their business (and by business, we mean their crime-fighting tools).
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Fun Fact: Speed actually appeared one more time in a later episode, but as a ghost haunting Delko. Guess some CSI problems are truly eternal.
CSI: Miami - Frequently Asked Speed-related Inquiries
Alright, alright, I know what you're thinking. This whole Speed situation has you itching to become a CSI whiz (minus the whole getting-shot part). Here are some quick answers to your burning Speed-related questions:
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How to never forget to clean your gun (like Speed): Set an alarm on your phone! Label your cleaning kit with flashing neon lights! Just, for the love of all things CSI, clean it!
How to avoid getting shot during a crime scene (not guaranteed, but helpful): Stay frosty! Stick with your partner. And maybe wear a bulletproof vest (those things are surprisingly comfy).
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How to tell if your colleague is a ghost (like Delko with Speed): They walk through walls. They give unsolicited advice from beyond the grave. If you experience either of these things, run!
How to become a cool CSI technician (minus the near-death experience): Practice your fingerprint analysis skills with dust bunnies under your couch. Invest in some seriously awesome sunglasses. And most importantly, always clean your gun.
How to get over Speed's death (because, let's be honest, it's rough): Watch reruns of his best CSI moments. Blast some Miami Vice tunes. And remember, Speed wouldn't want you to be sad. He'd want you to keep the crime scene shiny, just like he (almost) always did.
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