“Monumental” the seventh episode of FBI‘s seventh season, tells a gripping story that starts with a shocking murder and turns into a complicated investigation that includes hate crimes and conspiracy theories. Here is a full summary of this exciting episode.
A terrible death on federal land
The episode starts with the shocking murder of park ranger Desiree Cole on Governors Island, which is federal land run by the National Park Service. Desiree said she saw a person wearing a snake mask lurking near the group of kids she was leading. She made sure the kids were safe, but when she was by herself, the attacker killed her right away.
The FBI has been asked to look into this federal crime. As the investigation starts, the team thinks about a lot of different possibilities, such as whether the attacker was a man, as witnesses think.
An ex and a threat on the Internet
Drew Ambrie, Desiree’s ex-boyfriend, is the first person the police are looking into. Their relationship ended badly, with Drew being kicked out of his apartment and being accused of cheating. Drew had a registered handgun, which made her a possible suspect. But ballistics quickly cleared Drew, and her story—that she was on a group outing with friends—turned out to be true.
Their shooter wasn’t Drew, but the team finds another clue: Desiree’s online fights with a user named “Scroll Lord,” whose real name is Brandon Halford. Halford, a well-known racist, had called for violence against Desiree in public because she was Black and a lesbian.
Trying to Find Halford
He is found by the FBI at the home of another park ranger. The crazy and violent Halford thinks that the National Park Service is involved in child trafficking. This idea comes from a fake conspiracy theorist named “Calvin.” When the team arrests Halford, they find that he is linked to several threats against park rangers.
Even though Halford has violent outbursts and acts in ways that could lead to his arrest, his gun does not match the one used to kill Desiree or another park ranger. Because of this new information, the FBI has to look into Calvin’s influence and role in encouraging these crimes in more depth.
The Dangerous World of Calvin: “Calvin,” a mysterious online persona, writes messages that followers have to figure out. Duke Ducoyle, Calvin’s newest follower, thinks that his message means that the National Park Service is just a front for a child trafficking ring run by gay men. Duke’s claims cause anger online, which leads to violence in real life.
The FBI talks to Duke and tells him that his messages are hurtful. Duke stays on the right side of the law by using smart legal moves and careful wording. The team thinks he might be Calvin but doesn’t have any proof.
Figuring out a personal link
As the investigation goes on, Drew’s father, Phil Ambrie, comes to light as another suspect. Phil found comfort in conspiracy theory groups after losing his wife and his job, both very sad events in his life. When Duke said Desiree was involved with trafficking children, Phil posted where she was online, making it easier for her to be killed.
Phil’s descent into conspiracy-based hate shows how badly Calvin’s words hurt people. At first, Phil won’t believe the truth, even though there is a lot of proof. Drew is determined to save her dad, so she tells him the truth: the bar doesn’t have a basement where he thought kids were being held. Phil slowly starts to see the lies he has believed.
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The FBI finds out that Phil and an online partner were working on a very scary plan. A second attack is about to happen at Drew’s job, which is a bar that is very important to both Desiree and Drew’s relationship. The team works quickly to stop the attack.
The active shooter shows up at the bar and starts firing randomly, setting off a dramatic showdown. He is taken down by OA in a high-stakes fight. At the same time, Duke is being held on charges of inciting violence and hate crimes.
Duke has been caught, but the words he said to Special Agent Isobel Castille (Alana de la Garza) as he left are scary. He makes threats against her, which clearly scares her. At the end of the episode, Isobel takes extra safety measures by walking home with her gun. This shows how dangerous people like Duke and the toxic communities they create are.
“Monumental” tells an exciting story of violent acts motivated by hate, conspiracy theories, and personal growth. This episode not only shows how dangerous it is to become radicalized online, but it also shows how these crimes hurt people emotionally. This episode of FBI keeps viewers on edge and eager for what comes next with its intense action and themes that make you think.
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