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NCIS Alum Reveals Gibbs' Heartbreaking Reason
30 Aug
Summary
- Gibbs' unlocked door linked to profound personal loss.
- An NCIS alum suggested it’s due to losing loved ones.
- The theory connects to the tragic deaths of his family.

A former co-star on NCIS has proposed a compelling theory regarding Leroy Jethro Gibbs's habit of never locking his front door. The idea suggests that the unlocked door is a deeply symbolic gesture, stemming from the profound grief of losing his daughter, Kelly, and his first wife, Shannon.
This speculation posits that Gibbs's unlocked door reflects a state of emotional resignation. Having already experienced the ultimate loss, the character may no longer feel the need for conventional security measures.
The tragic backstory of Gibbs's family's death was revealed in the Season 3 finale. It detailed how a drug dealer, Pedro Hernandez, intentionally caused the car crash that killed Shannon and Kelly.