The "Kings & Shadows" fraternity is a reference to The Skulls (2000) which starred CSI: NY (2004) lead Hill Harper (Sheldon Hawkes), CSI: NY (2004) recurring actor Craig T. Nelson (Robert Dunbrook), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) lead William Petersen (Dr. Gilbert 'Gil' Grissom), and CSI: Miami (2002) guest Leslie Bibb.
An RF scan of Danny Messer's (Carmine Giovinazzo) wallet in his back pocket reveals:
- His Social Security number is 934-182-909.
- His Driver License number is J65-385-969.
- He banks at Fidelity Mutual Bank, account numbered 0234-1883-172-11.
- He has a Discerna credit card, number 3400-6776-411-38.