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FBI: Most Wanted season 6 episode 19, titled Starman, aired on CBS on April 22, 2025. The episode centered on the abduction of astronaut Ford "Ace" Coleman from his home during a poker night.
While the Fugitive Task Force was conducting their investigation, it discovered fraud associated with an adult content website and revealed Coleman's fabricated public persona. The investigation led them to Jacob Miller, a Mennonite father stalking his daughter's fans in a bid to take control of her life.
His actions led to several kidnappings. The episode concluded with Miller's arrest and Coleman's rescue, tying together the central mystery. This investigation provided insights into how personal values and hidden agendas can develop into violent and deliberate crimes.
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FBI: Most Wanted season 6 episode 19 recap
The abduction that triggered the case
In FBI: Most Wanted season 6 episode 19, Ford "Ace" Coleman was kidnapped outside his garage while having a poker night with some friends. After hearing a struggle, observers saw a figure running away in Coleman's car and immediately called the police.
Coleman, a returned astronaut, has become a public figure, appearing in the media and having a movie deal tied to his space venture. The Fugitive Task Force, under the command of Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, found no evidence of a forced entry or monetary motive.
Without a ransom demand, they start investigating Coleman's history for personal or reputation-related conflicts. His girlfriend, Skylar Davidson, was also questioned early and cleared of suspicion.
A reputation based upon deception
Agents discovered in their investigation that Coleman's fame was based on misinformation. While credited with repairing the Hubble telescope, another astronaut named Doug Boswell performed the work.
Coleman contributed little, but he was given full credit. This finding tilted the case toward people who may have been misled or harmed by the story. The team began interviewing colleagues and co-workers to find anyone with a motive to harm Coleman.
Digital clues and a second victim
In FBI: Most Wanted season 6 episode 19, evidence showed that a credit card opened in Coleman's name was used to subscribe to an adult website named FansAllowed. Investigators confirmed that Coleman did not know of this fraudulent subscription.
The same pattern was followed in the case of another man named Hank McClanahan, who recently went missing and was a subscriber of the same creator, Leah Miller. McClanahan, a married man, had also tried to keep his activity on the platform private.
Leah, a 19-year-old content creator, had earned money via the platform. The connection between the victims and her account becomes a primary lead in the investigation.
The man behind the abductions
In FBI: Most Wanted season 6 episode 19, the suspect was identified as Jacob Miller, the father of Leah. A practicing Mennonite, Miller was an ardent objector to his daughter’s online actions.
In attempting to shield her, he targeted the men she interacted with. His behavior escalated to abduction and was linked to both Coleman's and McClanahan's disappearances.
A search of Miller's residence revealed the body of his wife, Esther, stored in a freezer. Autopsy results showed that she died from strangulation, contrary to initial claims that she died of cancer. The discovery reinforced a long history of domestic control and violence.
Strain within the team
In FBI: Most Wanted season 6 episode 19, throughout the investigation, Abby and Remy Scott experienced interpersonal conflict. Dispute over decisions, not limited to the case, disrupted team coordination.
Abby expressed concern over being excluded from key choices involving their shared business plans. The episode showcased the pressures professionals face when dealing with personal conflicts in intense work conditions.
Resolution: Arrest and recovery
In FBI: Most Wanted season 6 episode 19, the team used digital tracking and behavioral profiling to locate Jacob Miller at a rural property. The authorities traced him via subscriber data and web activity. On arrival, the authorities arrested Miller without further incident.
Hank McClanahan was rescued, although the experience shook him, and the news of Ford Coleman's death caught attention. Leah Miller was rescued and placed in protective custody. Authorities ensured that she was granted access to mental health services.
Leah started to have second thoughts regarding her participation in online content creation, although a conclusion had not been reached. After this, the case was formally concluded.
Remy and Abby confronted the deterioration of their professional relationship and recognized the need to rebuild the broken bonds of trust and communication. The episode ended with the crew reflecting upon the case's psychological effects and their responsibility to solve violent crimes.
New episodes of FBI: Most Wanted season 6 air every Tuesday on CBS at 10 pm ET.
