At the beginning of the episode, the Rapid Response Office explains to the camera that they were called out because of a "possible 187." 187 is the police scanner code for a homicide.
This episode is the first where PHD videos the crime scene to be used in court, but before the person speaks they must introduce themselves first. During the opening credits, the only cast member name that appears on screen directly before their character first speaks on camera is Tony Denison (Lt. Flynn).
Lompoc, California is located about 175 miles north of Los Angeles, and about 50 miles north of Santa Barbara, in Santa Barbara County. The area is largely agricultural, and is known for its flower industry. Tourism is a major industry in the area, and nearby are the Danish village of Solvang, Buellton, the home of Anderson's Split Pea Soup and a thriving wine industry featured in the film Sideways.
Guest stars Kyle Gallner and Kevin Sheridan previously appeared together on Veronica Mars (2004) as "Cassidy 'Beaver' Casablancas" and "Sean Friedrich," respectively.