NCIS Season 23, Episode 7 Confirms Suspicions About Parker's Mother's Death

Spoiler Alert: The following contains details from NCIS Season 23, Episode 7, titled "God Only Knows."

Fans anticipated a major revelation for Alden Parker (Gary Cole) after last week's events, where Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) uncovered new details about Parker's mother's passing while reviewing her original autopsy report. In this episode, Jimmy confronts Alden with the findings.

Jimmy points out that Eleanor Parker's death could not have resulted from a car accident, as her injuries are inconsistent with a frontal collision. He highlights that the acute trauma to her occipital bone could only have occurred if she was struck from behind, suggesting foul play. He proposes exhuming Eleanor's body for further investigation, a suggestion that initially frustrates Alden, who struggles to accept these unsettling conclusions.

However, after resolving the case at hand, Alden finally agrees to let Jimmy move forward with the exhumation. This marks a potential turning point in uncovering the truth behind Eleanor's death, which has haunted Alden for several seasons.

The Lingering Mystery of Eleanor Parker's Death

Alden's mothers death has been a source of torment since Season 21, beginning with visions of a young girl named Lily. Though Alden knows her name, he has no personal connection to her. These visions gradually lead him to uncover that his father, Roman Parker (Francis X. McCarthy), withheld the full truth about Eleanor.

Initially, Alden believed Eleanor died years after abandoning him and his sister. Roman later claimed she died in a car accident while driving under the influence, making her responsible for the crash. Archival photos reveal that Lily was present at the scene, adding another layer of mystery. Roman hinted at hidden details about Eleanors death but passed away in the Season 22 finale before sharing everything.

The possibility that Eleanor was actually murdered introduces new questions: why does Lily appear to Alden, and is she connected to the crime? Jimmys forensic expertise may finally provide answers, offering Aldenand viewerssome long-awaited closure.

Author: Riley Thompson