<Tr> <Th> Seasons </Th> <Td> 1, 2, 3, 6 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Other Appearances </Th> <Td> CSI (2) </Td> </Tr> <P> Timothy "Tim" Speedle, known by his nickname Speed, is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Miami . He was portrayed by Rory Cochrane until the character's death in the third season opening episode "Lost Son". </P> <P> Prior to the character's untimely demise and Rory Cochrane's departure from CSI: Miami at the start of season 3, "Speed" is distinguished in his occasional carelessness in procedure . Especially featured is his neglect of proper sidearm maintenance "Dispo Day", which is a contributing factor to Speed's own death . </P>

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