Roy Woodridge

Roy Woodridge was a serial killer who appeared in Season Two of Criminal Minds.

Background
Roy was once an Army Ranger who served in Mogadishu in the early 1990s. He was a sniper, escorting a UN convoy, when his unit was ambushed. His partner, Max, were the only survivors and fended for themselves until they were finally rescued. During the course of those events, Roy was forced to kill a 12 year old boy who attacked them. The experience scarred Roy for life. Roy eventually married and still wore his wedding ring throughout the events of the episode.

Distress
Roy is seen on several occasions killing construction workers who invade his makeshift shelters. With all of the construction in the area, Roy begins having flashbacks of the war. With the help of Roy's buddy, Max, the BAU is able to find Roy and attempt to neutralize him. Roy is killed, however, when he attempts to board a helicopter he believes is there to rescue him.

Modus Operandi
Roy typically used military-style stealth attacks, i.e. strangle holds and neck-snapping tactics.

Profile
Roy suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He believes he is currently back in Mogadishu, fighting for his life. An explosion in a nearby construction site triggered his disorder.