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Evolution Fans Are Stressed Over The Possibility Of A Fan-Favorite Character Having Cancer

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Caleb Butler

Published Aug 03, 2026

Having started the next chapter in the "Criminal Minds" story in late November, audiences have been treated to several brutal and harrowing moments that almost immediately involve the BAU members. From the very first episode, the BAU comes across a killer that targets entire families, and in the course of the investigation, recruit Penelope Garcia back into the organization. "Criminal Minds: Evolution" also deals with a clandestine group of serial killers with the modus operandi of severing spinal cords. For longtime fans of the series, these events are just another stroll through the "Criminal Minds" park, but it seems like a recent allusion to a cancer diagnosis has some fans devastated.

In the Episode 4, titled "Pay-Per-View," the primary story is about security guards being lured to houses in order to be killed on camera, but there is also a subplot involving JJ Jareau and Will LaMontagne. The two are married, though it is revealed that Will may have cancer. This fact isn't confirmed, but it is enough to get "Criminal Minds: Evolution" fans concerned for the couple. Taking the conversation to Twitter, @hotchnersgf wrote, "if criminal minds: evolution is using the possibility of jemily or jeid happening in another season and their way to go about it is by killing off will, i will commit arson and homicide." This statement caused an immediately deluge of comments, meaning they weren't the only one who has strong feelings about this revelation.