Now, Ice, She is an Ultimate. Rossi adds more, saying that with Hayden meeting with dignitaries and traveling to different countries, he couldn't handle it. Believing Rossi could never commit to being a father, Hayden hid the pregnancy and birth from him. Later he meets Jareau in his office after solving the case. Rossi disapproves of Wick's misogynistic tendencies towards Portia and asks Garcia to run a background check on him. When they walked out to leave Jack saw you and jumped into your armshey bud ive missed you so much. David Rossi gets personally invested in all of the BAU's cases, but sometimes that investment leads to unproductive behavior. He claims to have "written the book" on hostage negotiation, and stepped in as a negotiator in when his fellow agents Reid and Prentiss were held hostage.E403 He takes an annual leave to do cross-country lecture and book-signing tours, which apparently attract a lot of female fans, "if Barry Manilow isn't in town. Eventually, she and her husband also divorced. but just as you were turning around a woman who literally looked like the definition of a rainbow bumped into you, im so so sorry i never look where im going, she just laughed it off and said shes just as bad. Stevens portrayed Joy Struthers, the daughter of SSA David Rossiand French diplomatHayden Montgomery, in the Season Ten episode "Fate". Although all the teammates are memorable in their own right, one of the most noteworthy "Criminal Minds" characters is Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi. However, in "Proof", he mentions to Hotchner that he had an inkling that Prentiss wasn't dead. She wrote at least two books, one about the Zodiac Killer, and another that tanked in sales. Nevertheless, he, Reid, and Gideon are the only characters who are known for being prolific writers. He thinks that post-traumatic stress disorder couldn't happen to him but realizes that he carries trauma from that case. Spencer is a ten-year old boy in the Nevada foster system. It is hinted that he plays video games as Garcia mentions a report of an abducted child named "Niko Bellic", who Rossi points out to be a character from Grand Theft Auto IV, stating "What? Rossi was born and raised on Long Island, New York, in the town of Commack. In later episodes, it is implied that he is more technically savvy than he was when first seen - in "Epilogue", he attributes his tiredness to a long session of Rock Band and not enough coffee the night before, but claims to have "wiped the floor" with Ringo Starr in the process, apparently on a high difficulty level. Eventually, Carolyn ended the marriage, but the two remained close friends until her death by suicide in Season 7. On the plane ride back to BAU headquarters, Rossi admits that he regrets not building a life with Emma, who ended up marrying Judge Schuller instead. The two decided to get married in Washington, D.C., prompting Krystall to reach out to Rossi, who she hadn't seen in person since their short-lived marriage in Las Vegas. After Sam Burnett, a suspect, is released, Joy becomes frustrated, but her father tells her that Burnett didn't match the profile. I know things" as a response to the team's surprise. 0:49 Watch Now In her personal life, Stevens became engaged to actor Andrew J. Rossi later finds a locket with Emma's photo in it, which murder victim Judge Schuller (Lawrence Pressman) holds in his hand as he dies. 4 pages January 2, 2014 Moon Child Kelly. Also, in a season 8 episode, Rossi shows familiarity with the game "Gods of Combat", a fictionalized PC game which corrupts the minds of several young murder suspects. Once they sobered up the next day, they had the marriage annulled and went their seperate ways, keeping in touch, albeit intermittently, over the years. Krystall and Rossi meet up for coffee a week before Portia's wedding and the two reminisce about their night out in Las Vegas, laughing about the song they got married to, which Rossi didn't remember as being Hound Dog. In "Zoe's Reprise", he secretly pays for a young girl's funeral who was a fan of his books and was murdered the night she met Rossi. David Rossi (59) is a well-known criminal throughout LA. And her Brother Ash Rossi passed and now he is an Ultimate Thief. She explains that she knows that Burnett abducted Bahni, but Rossi says that Joy is a parent; she should have known better and she shouldn't be meeting up with murder suspects in dark alleyways. James David Rossi (son, with Carolyn; deceased) Joy Struthers (daughter, with Hayden) Portia Richards (stepdaughter) Source David Stephen Rossi is a fictional character in the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds, portrayed by Joe Mantegna. Rossi has a tough exterior, but he can also be kindhearted and generous. After his divorce from Carolyn, Rossi eventually began dating, and would later marry, Hayden Montgomery (Sheryl Lee Ralph), a U.S. diplomat for the French embassy. Members of the BAU come face to face with heinous criminals regularly, and the emotional effects of their work can take a toll. Their second daughter, Winona Marie, born in August, 2021. David Rossi (first ex-husband; remarried) Unnamed second ex-husband Portia Richards (daughter) Joy Struthers (stepdaughter) Shawn Struthers (stepson-in-law) Kai Struthers (stepgrandson) Unnamed brother (possible) Occupation Former blackjack dealer Status Deceased (mentioned on "Just Getting Started") Portrayed By Gail O'Grady First Appearance Gabrielle Carteris and Harry M Ford (image: @TheGabrielle_C), 2012-2023, 2paragraphs Productions, LLC. Actor Joe Mantegna portrayed Rossi for 13 seasons, and his performance perfectly captures the character's multifaceted personality. Joe Mantegna as David Rossi in "Criminal Minds: Evolution." Joy says that she needs to see him. The episode finishes with the whole team congratulating them on their engagement. The collapse of Special Agent Aaron Hotchner's (Thomas Gibson) marriage was a prominent storyline for much of the show's early years. Female Winona Marie West (daughter) Years Active 2005-present Amber Dawn Stevens-West is an American actress best known for her appearances in Greek and 22 Jump Street . As a result, Hayden remarried, and after Joy was born, she believed that her stepfather was her biological father. The actor added: "It just goes to show that anything can happen to anybody, and it's how you deal with it that's important. The following night, Joy goes to meet Burnett in an alley, secretly using her phone to record their conversation. David Rossi builds a sizable fan base in his career as a true crime writer. When Rossi joined the team in Season 3 after the abrupt departure of Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin), he already had a string of unsuccessful marriages. In the aftermath of the BAU's final showdown with the serial killer, Rossi learns that another soldier, PFC Anthony Hernandez (Rene Rosado), played a pivotal role in saving his life. I will describe his life with his young wife Cat (29) in several chapters. being david rossi's daughter headcanons. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, According to Rossi, she once said that he has a strong sense of smell and compared him to a bloodhound. Unfortunately, Zoe is later murdered by a serial killer who takes inspiration from criminals of the past. Criminal Minds: Evolution has marked the return of several Criminal Minds alum, but not all of the characters from the original series have come back. When Joy says Kathy's name, Burnett admits that he hadn't heard the name in a long time. Stevens announced she was pregnant with their second child in April 2021, with a summer 2021 due date. Rossi offers to handle all of Scott's funeral arrangements, and Thomas happily accepts. He was also close with Ray Finnegan ( William Sadler ), who eventually grew up to be a prominent local mobster. Though a specific reason for Krystall's death isn't given in the show, yet, Penelope Garcia (Kirsten Vangsness) mentions how she had been diagnosed with an illness that resulted in her passing. She died on October 26, 2011. He's disrespectful and dismissive toward Usher when they meet and sternly insists that he should remove himself from the case. So without further ado, let's look at some of Rossi's best and worst moments in all of "Criminal Minds. Just before falling asleep, Caroline asks "do you think he'll be there?" x. David Rossi discovers that Emily Prentiss may finally be getting over her unrequited love for JJ by filling that void with her equally lovely co-worker, Penelope Garcia! To date Rossi has been married three times, but has said the only people he knows how to make happy are "divorce lawyers".E318 In season seven, it is revealed that he had a son who died soon after his birth with his first wife, Caroline. Harrison Scott (Meshach Taylor), who has since become a homeless alcoholic living on the streets of Santa Monica, California. Sometimes, even the most well-intentioned acts can cross a boundary. [1][2] Rossi's middle name, Stephen, is revealed in a flashback near the end of the tenth season episode, "Nelson's Sparrow". She reprised the role in the Season Ten episode"Anonymous", theSeason Elevenepisode"Target Rich", and the Season Fourteen episode "Truth or Dare". Joy wears this Self-Portrait dress ($390), At Rossi and Krystalls wedding, Joy is rocking a cute wavy bob haircut and a fun one-shoulder white and black spotted satin mini dress by Self-Portrait ($390, see link above). Rossi met Wife #3, Krystall Richards (Gail O'Grady), while playing blackjack in Las Vegas. Joe Mantegna as David Rossi Image via Paramount+ Criminal Minds: Evolution finds David Rossi ( Joe Mantegna) contending with overwhelming grief after losing a loved one. In "From Childhood's Hour", Rossi was having breakfast with his first ex-wife, Caroline Baker (Isabella Hofmann), born June 8, 1955, but before she can tell him something, the BAU calls. Criminal Minds airs Wednesdays at 9pm on CBS. Instead of confronting the situation head-on, he pushed Hayden away and wasn't sure he wanted to continue their marriage. However, Rossi later learns that he was wrong about the reporter's motivations for tracking him. Careers in law enforcement come with their share of risk. Luckily, Rossi arrives at the airport just in time to stop Joy from boarding a flight. It is further revealed she was diagnosed with an unspecified illness in "Sicarius". Joy was raised by her stepfather whom she believed was her biological father. Anime/Manga Fanfiction Horror. Despite growing up on Long Island, Rossi is apparently a Chicago Cubs fan, judging by the Cubs gear in his Quantico office,E319 which may be a reference to Joe Mantegna being a Cubs fan and Chicago native. Cook) struggled to compartmentalize the trauma of a particularly emotional case and her roles as both mother and wife. Clearly, he genuinely cares about seeking justice for victims, no matter how long the process may take. He never disclosed his new affliction to Rossi prior to his death. Once he gets home, he breaks down in front of his fiance, and Krystall hugs him. The heartbreak of losing a child, and Rossi's dedication to the FBI, placed insurmountable strain on the marriage. Luckily, this storyline comes to a satisfying conclusion in the Season 3 episode "Damaged." Gail O'Grady Although he sets off to Indianapolis to work on the case alone, the BAU team eventually joins him, and he fills them in on the harrowing details from the day the crime occurred. She then proceeds to follow Rossi to a coffee shop. Maj. Rossi. Rossi initially asks Hotch if he can stay behind while the BAU investigates, but Hotch insists that he work on the case. Confronting her, Rossi demands to know what Joy is doing in the building. Stevens was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 7, 1986, to a mixed marriage. Their daughter Ava Laverne West was born on October 7, 2018. Although he clearly feels remorse for the incident as an adult, this memory paints Rossi in a severely negative light. And her Brother Ash Rossi passed and now he is an Ultimate Thief. When she apologizes to him about meeting up with Burnett, he says that Joy survived a traumatic event and that she needs to talk to somebody like him. RECURRING CHARACTER Unit supervisor David Rossi (Joe Mantegna) also found himself on love's rollercoaster, experiencing marriage and divorce multiple times. Krystall was Rossi's third wife, who he had divorced. Status Rossi is apparently something of a playboy, judging by what Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau (A.J. Contents 1 Background 2 Season Ten 2.1 Fate 2.2 Anonymous 3 Season Eleven 3.1 Target Rich 4 Season Fourteen 4.1 Truth or Dare 5 Appearances 6 References Background He initially dismisses her claims and almost misses his chance to connect with her. After some personal deliberation, Rossi comes to the conclusion that he cannot assist Caroline in ending her life, for life is worth living, but she refuses for not having anything to fight for. A week later, another college student named Kathy Miller (who she had one class with) disappeared, and she began to feel guilty, believing the abductor to be the same man who attacked her. what if he didnt accept you? Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Rossi begins the series returning to the FBI after a lengthy period of being semi-retired, with his return due to "unfinished business". He is shown to be emotionally tied to Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), as they both worked together during the early days of the Behavioral Analysis Unit. Rossi didnt know Montgomery was pregnant when they divorced. Audiences quickly learn why Rossi was reluctant to return home: He once had ties to criminal enterprises in the area. She is cheery, sunny, and very happy. Details of his military service are sketchy as Rossi rarely talks about it. He also admits in season 9, while interrogating a suspect, that when he was younger, he stuffed a young black boy who was on his baseball team into a locker and urinated on him at the pressure of the other team members. She has a younger sister named Chyna Stevens (Chyna Rose Stevens). Former blackjack dealer Ice Rossi was the daughter of David Rossi despite being the youngest she is the heir to her family. The "Criminal Minds" Season 8 episode "The Fallen" brings part of his past into the present. He claims that he was showing her what the man did to Bahni. The couple remarried in the Season 14 finale and ended the show as a married couple. Afterward, Joy and Rossi hug each other. While a Private, he served in the Vietnam War under Sergeant Harrison Scott, who he would later refer to as the person who taught him to be honest. Earlier episodes include flashbacks of the case, and Rossi occasionally looks at a gold charm bracelet with three children's faces. Ice Rossi was the daughter of David Rossi despite being the youngest she is the heir to her family. Audiences soon learn that Rossi and Caulfield have something in common. Later, Hotch once again has to remind Rossi that his feelings about psychics have no bearing on the facts of the case. Cook) and William LaMontagne, Jr.'s (Josh Stewart) wedding. When Derek was 18 he got a girl pregnant. Krystall Richards was a recurring character on Criminal Minds who remarried SSA David Rossi. Rossi has had an apparently illustrious FBI career and sterling reputation, even outside the BAU confines. Joy Struthers (ne Montgomery) is the daughter of SSA David Rossi from his second marriage and a recurring character on Criminal Minds. Rossi shoots at Parris and hits his target, killing him. In the "Criminal Minds" Season 4 episode "Cold Comfort," the BAU tracks a serial killer in Olympia, Washington. At least, that's what Rossi believes until Joy reveals her reason for following him: She is his daughter. The two went on a drunken night out together, and later got married at a drive-thru wedding chapel by an Elvis impersonator. Her sister Morgana Rossi was never interested in the family business she is an Ultimate Model and Singer. Rossi was in early retirement until his voluntary return to the BAU in 2007, replacing Jason Gideon. As a result, Joy confronted Hayden about it and learned that her father was indeed Rossi. to which Rossi crying replies, "I'm sure he will." The next day, Joy visits the BAU headquarters, which disturbs Rossi. Throughout the series' 15 seasons, audiences get to know the technical analysts and supervisory special agents who form this unique team. Portia grew up to be a big fan of Rossi's books and was amazed to learn that he and Krystall were briefly married. The end of the episode is genuinely touching and is one of Rossi's finest moments in the series. Occupation And her Brother Ash Rossi passed and now he is an Ultimate Thief. And I think it's a little bit of that.". The lengthy interrogation reveals the truth behind several murders but also demonstrates some insensitivity from Rossi. However, even he has a scene that took things way too far. While they are in the elevator he stops it, gets down on one knee and proposes to which she responds with YES. As he had served in an early form of the BAU, it was initially hard for Rossi to acclimate to the current team structure, but he eventually adjusted. Joy appears at Rossi and Krystall's wedding. Joy first appears sitting in a car parked behind Rossi's own. It is implied that Rossi is quite wealthy. Joy reappears in the episode. In 2018, Portia got engaged to a man named Wick Rollins, whom Krystall took a liking to. Ice Rossi was the daughter of David Rossi despite being the youngest she is the heir to her family. Before her appearance in Season Thirteen, Krystall is notably mentioned, though not by name, in this episode. She asks Burnett about Bahni's abductor and what he did to her. He may have thought he was helping, but Sheila doesn't see it that way. I didn't get to use the name Rossi growing up, so I thought I'd try a new byline. She is greeted by Lynch, posing as the FBI agent he killed and is soon taken hostage by him. im penelope by the way can i help you with something? If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Ice Rossi was the daughter of David Rossi despite being the youngest she is the heir to her family. At his worst, Rossi can be stubborn, irritable, and even a little judgmental. He meets with Scott's son, Thomas (Russell Richardson), to discuss the marine's illness and untimely death.