<P> This episode, especially with Speedle's appearance therein, illustrates the ongoing trauma of the violent death of a friend (in this case, Speed) on those who were close with that individual . When Cooper claims that, since Speed is dead, no - one got hurt, Calleigh Duquesne angrily points out that Eric is hurt, and so is she, in particular, by the false hope the card charges (coupled with Delko's hallucinations) gave and Cooper is given the ultimatum of turning himself in or Calleigh will press charges herself . Later, "Ambush", it is revealed that she did not press charges . </P> <P> Tim Speedle was a Trace and Impressions expert with the Miami - Dade Crime Lab from Jamaica, Queens . In the season 8 opener, it was revealed that he had been recommended to Horatio by Jesse Cardoza who transferred to the LAPD at the time and returned recently, Speedle was working at St. Petersburg PD at the time . </P> <P> Speed dies in the Season 3 opening episode, "Lost Son", after being mortally wounded during a gunfight in a jewelry store . He and Caine brace themselves for a fight, but Speedle's gun jams giving one of the thieves an opportunity to shoot him in the chest . Caine calls for an ambulance, but Speedle succumbs to his injuries before help arrives, dying in Caine's arms . Speedle's death leaves the team, especially Caine and Delko, devastated . Internal Affairs is forced to investigate and Calleigh reports that the gun simply malfunctioned thereby closing the IAB investigation . A funeral is held and his parents and team is shown grieving over his loss . </P> <P> Speedle's position on the team was later taken by Ryan Wolfe, a former Miami - Dade Police Department patrol officer . </P>

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