Who is Red John?

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If the next episode leaps ahead 2 years, are they going to be in 2015? Or does this mean they were all in the past until now? Oh, forget I asked, the creator and writers obviously don't give a shit about details like this..

Sorry to say this, but the delusional fans who keep saying "No, you are wrong, Red John is still out there bla bla bla" are making this website a parody page. There are some absolutely ridiculous theories here from people who couldn't accept that episode 8 closed the Red John storyline for good. 

Fans who accepted it and know it's the truth and don't have delusional fantasies..It's been a pleasure reading your thoughts and theories in the last few months. Unfortunately we didn't get a satisfying ending, but hey..Life goes on! Take care!:)

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Theory #16093 • By JohnSmith7
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"(a)s soon as (critics) encounter a piece of art they don't fully understand the first time going through it, they think it's the fault of the movie or the work of art. They think, 'It's a mess ... This doesn't make any sense.' And they reject it, just out of an almost knee-jerk response to some ambiguity or some gulf between what they expect they should be able to understand, and what they understand."

Andy Wachovski, co-director of "Cloud Atlas"

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Since we've already been disappointed once,i urge my fellow Mentalist fans to not get their hopes up regarding future episodes. That being said, this is a picture of my face during last weeks episode.

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwuis4jQbt1qi0tzv.jpg

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TV Reporter Meredith:

Episode 8 featuring McAllister as Red John was an undoubtedly real car-crash. Now that all the knowledgeable fans know that your show, the Mentalist, was based off another show called the Profiler, and never had a coherent storyline, how do you feel?

Virgil Minelli

Wow. Meredith that... you "knowledgeable few". That's just... You know for 6 years, I've put up with idiotic questions from supposed fans, and I've never said squat. But *today*, I must tell you Meredith, you gullible people have really set a new standard in horses assery. You people have *no* concept of what the word "trick" means.  And you ask me how I'm feeling? I'm feeling sad. You... moron. Any other questions?... Okay then. Good day to you. Elizabeth, carry on. 

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Mislead No.1: Rosalind Harker's description.
Sheriff is semi-bald while Rosalind said : "straight short hair'.Also she didn't mention about the mustache that McAlister had back then.(She had sexual relationship with Red John, how she couldn't notice a mustache?)

Mislead No.2: McAllister losing on rock paper scissors.Not something that Red John would do.He really seemed so angry when he was loosing over and over again.Some might say he made a performance.Sure.But remember that Red John is a narcissist, he would never manage to lose even in this childish game.

Mislead No.3: He is beaten up by Risgby, still not a clue that Red John is mad at him.OK that's not a direct mislead but still.

Mislead No.4: Red John managed to manipulate people and he managed to seduce attractive women.(ex. Lorelei Martins).McAllister doesn't seem to have that ability.

Mislead No.5: Red John gives away to Jane the poem that seems to inspire a whole association, powerful enough to cover up major crimes.What was he thinking?If he is indeed a member(or the leader for that matter) then he risked to expose his own work at his arch enemy?Doesn't seem right.He knew Jane would find out eventually.Why he would ever risk to reveal such a thing?My guess, Red John is against the Blake association.

Mislead No.6: Red John loves classical  music (Bach) and he is a tea drinker same as Jane.McAllister doesn't seem to be that kind of guy.

Mislead No.7: In an episode we get to see Red John's hands.From that we got the clue that Red John wears a ring.McAllister never wears a ring in his appearances.

Mislead No.8: The house Lisbon found Partridge was full of pidgeons.However Red John managed to slaughter Partridge and make his mark upon Lisbon, while McAllister loses over a SINGLE pigeon.

Mislead No.9: Season 5 finale, "Until you catch me, or I catch you...".McAllister had the chance to kill Jane at the Wedding in Red-Roof scene and get rid of him.

Mislead No.10: Red John pays a PI to bug CBI (yeah right) and then while trying to kill her, she manages to see his arm tattoo (of course).How?He should wear a tank top or something, doesn't make sense.Still, Red John rarely leaves his victims alive, and only if he runs out of time.He didn't use his classic knife though.It would make his life easier.So what the hell?It seems a kind of mistake that the real Red John as we know him from the 5 first seasons would never do.

Mislead No.11: "He is Mar' That.

Mislead No.12: McAllister never really said that he IS Red John.

Mislead No.13: Red John isn't afraid of death, he can't be.It's like you are a doctor and you are afraid of blood.

Mislead No.14: Red John plays with Patrick, he can kill him anytime, but he prefers to play seek and hide with him.So, why reveal himself?Makes no sense.It's like you decide to finish the game that you are winning.

Mislead No.15: McAlister meets Jane and the only cover he has, is this dumb-ass Oscar Cordero (Sorry.He irks me.He is irksome.) and some random lady with a knife?Sorry but the real Red John in a meeting like this, would absolutely wear a mask or something and in addition he would have at least 3 hidden partners with guns.

Mislead No.16: Even if Red John is a member of the Blake association, he would never agree to mark himself.



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You see, Red John has made people speak on his behalf.  Of course those people die soon after.  If you steal Red John's "thunder", you will be killed.  Red John could have been Sheriff McCallister; I would believe it.  From the first time Jane met that Sheriff, McCallister had a problem with Jane.  The odd part about it being McCallister is that McCallister saved him; however, if people were watching, and McCallister did nothing, people might get suspicious.  They'd ask why did you just sit there? or How did Jane die, and why are you here?  It is also plausible to assume that Red John setup McCallister to call Jane with that voice, from the beginning.  The "Blake Association" is cops, so they are going to be watched by cops.  Being around police in a police station will make a criminal careful.  Of course, Red John is only human, and he would eventually slip up.  However, he may still be out there.  If he is still out there, he will be aiming for Jane next.  McCallister did not try to kill Jane with a knife.  I would expect red John to try to use a blade of some sort.  Despite the victory for Jane, there is still the Blake association. I have some doubts as well about McCallister naming his organization: "The Blake Association".  However, it would not be traced back by name to police.  Something like Fraternal Order of Police would tip somebody off. 
Despite the victory for Jane, there is still the Blake association.  The people who were obvious members of Red John's secret organization that Jane shot are not suspects anymore.  We are left wondering if the show picks up as usual, without the hunt for Red John. 

We are also left to wonder about the police that are members of the Blake Association. Their supposed leader is dead, but they are all fugitives.  The three star tattoo is a giveaway.  The show picks up two years later, and something brings them back together.   The last words of "RED JOHN": I will tell you who helped me in the CBI.  Was it Gal Bertram?  We already know! 
Could it be that the three tattoo was just a faction.  I could have sworn that Red John would not have gotten so angry at Jane.  McCallister was cool headed, but Bertram was cool headed.  Everybody was calm.  I saw some anger, when Jane called him a sociopath.  I thought Red John would have laughed.  Consider that Red John murdered his wife and daughter; Red John already has retaliated, so he has no need to express anger. I thought that the voice was a setup.  The episode when Jane gets confronted by Red John while being tied up was a total setup.  It could have been real, but it is just so easy to order subordinates to do your dirty work.  Plus, Red JOhn used a gun to kill those film students, and he didn't leave any faces painted in blood. 
Well if McCallister could pretend to be dead, anyone in the organization could pretend to be dead - supposing that McCallister is not the head of the "Blake Association".  I am suggesting any more serial killers from that association be called Blake Association killer(s).  I prefer no more color adjectives for serial killers, unless it is outside the Blake Association.

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