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Criminal Minds Evolution: Voit Hands Fan, Chooses Fatherhood

7/24/2026

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Zach Gilford says his character Elias Voit handcuffs The Fan rather than killing him in the Criminal Minds: Evolution season-19 finale.
Holly Voit kills The Fan before police arrive and frames herself for the murder.
Gilford says Voit’s choice shows a shift from a bad killer to a father-focused, supportive figure.
The series creator calls Voit’s season-19 arc existential and aims to make viewers support rather than hate him.

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Zach Gilford says his character Elias Voit handcuffs The Fan rather than killing him in the Criminal Minds: Evolution season-19 finale.
Holly Voit kills The Fan before police arrive and frames herself for the murder.
Gilford says Voit’s choice shows a shift from a bad killer to a father-focused, supportive figure.
The series creator calls Voit’s season-19 arc existential and aims to make viewers support rather than hate him.