Tim Speedle
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Timothy "Speed" Speedle is a fictional character
on the CBS crime drama CSI: Miami
, who was portrayed by Rory Cochrane
until the character's death in the third season opening episode "Lost Son".
's departure from CSI: Miami
at the start of season 3, "Speed" is distinguished in his occasional carelessness in procedure. Especially featured is his neglect of proper sidearm maintenance (episode 118, "Dispo Day"), which the scriptwriters exploited when they wrote him out of the series. He also, at one point, borrows Calleigh Duquesne
's crime light and forgets to recharge it, much to her annoyance. Speedle's cavalier attitude are also featured in other ways as well. He states that he sees his job as a CSI as no more than a "paycheck", lacking the enthusiasm for criminology and justice shared by the rest of the team (episode 218, "Wannabe"). He rides his bike to work, and claims that he's happy with that rather than a standard automobile (episode 301, "Lost Son"). Also in Lost Son, he confronts two men; but due to his poor sidearm maintenance his gun does not work. Speedle is shot and mortally wounded. Horatio shoots at the men after Speed is gunned down, killing one. Horatio then tends to a fallen Speedle pulling a handkerchief out of his coat pocket to wipe the blood from his mouth. Horatio called for an ambulance but Speedle dies before help arrives. Horatio is seen putting his head on Speeds chest to listen for a heartbeat.
Also showcased in the series is his role as best friend to Adam Rodriguez
's Eric Delko
. This facet of him is particularly evident in episode 604, "Bang, Bang, Your Debt," a full three years after Speedle's death (episode 301, "Lost Son"). Delko, still feeling the effects of a head injury suffered in "Man Down" (episode 514), suffers from vivid hallucinations of his deceased friend, which ultimately leads to the discovery that Audio-Visual Lab Technician Dan Cooper had stolen Speedle's credit card. This episode, especially with Speedle's appearance therein, illustrates the ongoing trauma of the violent death of a friend (in this case, Speed) on those who were close with that individual. When Cooper claims that, since Speed is dead, no one got hurt, Calleigh Duquesne angrily points out that Eric is hurt, and so is she, in particular, by the false hope the card charges (coupled with Delko's hallucinations) engendered.
. In the season 8 opener, it was revealed that he had been recommended to Horatio by Jesse Cardoza
who transferred to the LAPD at the time and returned recently, Speedle was working at St. Petersburg PD at the time. Despite his skill as a CSI, Speedle was habitually neglectful of gun maintenance (episode 1-18, "Dispo Day"), which contributed to his death in episode 301, "Lost Son," when his side arm
jammed during a shootout. While Speedle was distracted, a suspect fatally wounded him. He died moments later in Horatio Caine
's arms. He had been close friends with colleague Eric Delko
, and had been the one to 'welcome' him with a friendly hazing when he first joined the lab (episode 308, "Speed Kills"). Even after Speedle's death, Delko remains protective of his memory and reputation (episodes 306, "Hell Night;" 323, "Whacked"). Speed's void on the team is filled by former patrol officer Ryan Wolfe
.
During a first-season episode, Speed and Delko, during a night of clubbing on the town, were caught in a devastating and deadly fire when the nightclub bouncer set the building alight in a twisted effort to be a hero. Speedle was instrumental in saving lives when he noticed an emergency-exit door ajar, and he guided many victims to safety. Despite the trauma of the blaze, he insisted on working the scene with the rest of his team (episode 122, Tinder Box).
Five months after Speedle's death, his memory is still tender in the hearts and minds of his colleagues. They leave his locker and effects intact, intriguing those who came after his demise (episode 604, "Bang, Bang, Your Debt").
Fictional character
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on the CBS crime drama CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
, who was portrayed by Rory Cochrane
Rory Cochrane
Rory Cochrane is an American actor. He is known for playing Ron Slater in Dazed and Confused, Lucas in Empire Records, and Tim Speedle in CSI: Miami.-Early life:...
until the character's death in the third season opening episode "Lost Son".
Characterization
Prior to the character's untimely demise and Rory CochraneRory Cochrane
Rory Cochrane is an American actor. He is known for playing Ron Slater in Dazed and Confused, Lucas in Empire Records, and Tim Speedle in CSI: Miami.-Early life:...
's departure from CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
at the start of season 3, "Speed" is distinguished in his occasional carelessness in procedure. Especially featured is his neglect of proper sidearm maintenance (episode 118, "Dispo Day"), which the scriptwriters exploited when they wrote him out of the series. He also, at one point, borrows Calleigh Duquesne
Calleigh Duquesne
Detective Calleigh Duquesne is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Miami, portrayed by Emily Procter.- Background :Calleigh is a ballistics specialist originally from Louisiana. She is fluent in Spanish and has a bachelor's degree in physics from Tulane University...
's crime light and forgets to recharge it, much to her annoyance. Speedle's cavalier attitude are also featured in other ways as well. He states that he sees his job as a CSI as no more than a "paycheck", lacking the enthusiasm for criminology and justice shared by the rest of the team (episode 218, "Wannabe"). He rides his bike to work, and claims that he's happy with that rather than a standard automobile (episode 301, "Lost Son"). Also in Lost Son, he confronts two men; but due to his poor sidearm maintenance his gun does not work. Speedle is shot and mortally wounded. Horatio shoots at the men after Speed is gunned down, killing one. Horatio then tends to a fallen Speedle pulling a handkerchief out of his coat pocket to wipe the blood from his mouth. Horatio called for an ambulance but Speedle dies before help arrives. Horatio is seen putting his head on Speeds chest to listen for a heartbeat.
Also showcased in the series is his role as best friend to Adam Rodriguez
Adam Rodriguez
Adam Michael Rodríguez is an American actor and director. He is best known for his long running role as Eric Delko on CSI: Miami.-Life and career:...
's Eric Delko
Eric Delko
Detective Eric Delko is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Miami, portrayed by Adam Rodríguez.- Background :...
. This facet of him is particularly evident in episode 604, "Bang, Bang, Your Debt," a full three years after Speedle's death (episode 301, "Lost Son"). Delko, still feeling the effects of a head injury suffered in "Man Down" (episode 514), suffers from vivid hallucinations of his deceased friend, which ultimately leads to the discovery that Audio-Visual Lab Technician Dan Cooper had stolen Speedle's credit card. This episode, especially with Speedle's appearance therein, illustrates the ongoing trauma of the violent death of a friend (in this case, Speed) on those who were close with that individual. When Cooper claims that, since Speed is dead, no one got hurt, Calleigh Duquesne angrily points out that Eric is hurt, and so is she, in particular, by the false hope the card charges (coupled with Delko's hallucinations) engendered.
Character biography
Tim Speedle was a Trace and Impressions expert with the Miami-Dade Crime Lab from Jamaica, QueensJamaica, Queens
Jamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York, United States. It was settled under Dutch rule in 1656 in New Netherland as Rustdorp. Under British rule, the Village of Jamaica became the center of the "Town of Jamaica"...
. In the season 8 opener, it was revealed that he had been recommended to Horatio by Jesse Cardoza
Jesse Cardoza
Jesse Cardoza is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Miami, portrayed by Eddie Cibrian until the character's death in the ninth season opening episode "Fallen".-Background:...
who transferred to the LAPD at the time and returned recently, Speedle was working at St. Petersburg PD at the time. Despite his skill as a CSI, Speedle was habitually neglectful of gun maintenance (episode 1-18, "Dispo Day"), which contributed to his death in episode 301, "Lost Son," when his side arm
Side arm
A side arm is a weapon, usually a pistol but can be a dagger, as used in pre-modern times, which is worn on the body in a holster to permit immediate access and use. A side arm is typically required equipment for military personnel and sometimes carried by law enforcement personnel...
jammed during a shootout. While Speedle was distracted, a suspect fatally wounded him. He died moments later in Horatio Caine
Horatio Caine
Horatio Caine is a fictional character and the protagonist in the CBS crime drama CSI: Miami, portrayed by David Caruso. He is currently head of the crime lab, under the rank of Lieutenant of the MDPD.-Fictional character biography:...
's arms. He had been close friends with colleague Eric Delko
Eric Delko
Detective Eric Delko is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Miami, portrayed by Adam Rodríguez.- Background :...
, and had been the one to 'welcome' him with a friendly hazing when he first joined the lab (episode 308, "Speed Kills"). Even after Speedle's death, Delko remains protective of his memory and reputation (episodes 306, "Hell Night;" 323, "Whacked"). Speed's void on the team is filled by former patrol officer Ryan Wolfe
Ryan Wolfe
Detective Ryan Wolfe is a fictional character on the CBS crime drama CSI: Miami, portrayed by Jonathan Togo.-Background:Ryan Wolfe, a former patrol officer, is hired after veteran CSI Tim Speedle is killed on the job. He has a strong background in science, having majored in chemistry at Boston...
.
During a first-season episode, Speed and Delko, during a night of clubbing on the town, were caught in a devastating and deadly fire when the nightclub bouncer set the building alight in a twisted effort to be a hero. Speedle was instrumental in saving lives when he noticed an emergency-exit door ajar, and he guided many victims to safety. Despite the trauma of the blaze, he insisted on working the scene with the rest of his team (episode 122, Tinder Box).
Five months after Speedle's death, his memory is still tender in the hearts and minds of his colleagues. They leave his locker and effects intact, intriguing those who came after his demise (episode 604, "Bang, Bang, Your Debt").