: The episode was directed by Alec Smight and written by Christopher Barbour and Don McGill.
The season 13 premiere of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , titled originally aired on September 26, 2012. It serves as a direct resolution to the cliffhanger from the season 12 finale, dealing with the kidnapping of D.B. Russell's granddaughter and the corruption within the LVPD. Episode Overview [S13E1] Karma to Burn
: The team hunts for D.B. Russell’s kidnapped granddaughter, Kaitlyn. The investigation reveals a deep web of corruption involving Undersheriff Jeffrey McKeen, who is eventually brought to justice after a tense standoff. Key Cast : D.B. Russell : Played by Ted Danson . Julie Finlay : Played by Elisabeth Shue. : The episode was directed by Alec Smight