
A dedicated group of forensic investigators at the Las Vegas Crime Lab works to solve often-grisly crimes in Sin City. Heading up the graveyard shift (an appropriate term in this case) is supervisor D.B. Russell, a "Left Coast" Sherlock Holmes who devours crime novels. Members of Russell's team include Julie Finlay, Nick Stokes, Sara Sidle (the team's moral compass), Greg Sanders and Morgan Brody. The investigative team works closely with Capt. Jim Brass -- a seasoned detective who is a protector of CSI -- Dr. Al Robbins -- medical examiner -- and quirky lab technician David Hodges. Previous leaders of the group include Gil Grissom and Dr. Ray Langston.
The shooting investigation of Holly Gribbs continues; someone is murdering people who have won millions on slot machines.
It's a race against the clock as Grissom and Sidel investigate the kidnapping of a multimillionaire's wife; Willows and Brown take on a hit-and-run case.
Grissom and Catherine investigate the death of a woman found in a lake; Nick and Sara investigate an apparent suicide.
Grissom and Warrick investigate the death of a young man found in the desert; Catherine and Nick investigate the murder of a school dean.