A younger, less refined Dexter kills Mary by stabbing her after tying her to a table with plastic wrap, marking the birth of his signature ritual. Cast and Crew
Parallel to the main investigation, Dexter stalks , a teenager recently released from prison after killing a boy years earlier. Dexter believes Jeremy will kill again and nearly catches him in the act before intervening. Meanwhile, Rita faces harassment from a drug dealer associate of her imprisoned husband, Paul, who confiscates her car as payment for Paul's debts. The Flashback: Dexter's First Kill "Dexter" Popping Cherry(2006)
The episode's title refers to Dexter "popping his cherry" as a serial killer. Through flashbacks, we see: A younger, less refined Dexter kills Mary by