I don't think Kirkland is Red John for 2 reasons. However, I'm pretty sure he works for RJ.

When Jason woke up, he asked if he could recognise him. The answer that came from Jason was a negative one, indicating that Kirkland is a friend of Red John and so was Lennon. Come on people,let's be serious. If Lennon knew who RJ is, how come he didn't regonize the man in front of him(if you say that Kirkland is RJ)? I think that RK works for Red john and maybe once he had to do a mission that involved Jason or maybe they met each other at one of the "red john meetings" or somewhere where all the RJ marionettes meet.  

And my second reason is the phrase Kirkland said just before killing Lennon "if I ever get in your shoes, I hope a friend will do this for me." Meaning that, if he ever fails on doing something for RJ and nearly gets caught, someone will kill him painlessly before RJ does in his not very gentle way. Because we all know that if Jane was there instead for Kirkland, he would have gotten the answer from Lennon. I know he said something about prison, but I, personally think it was just an excuse or something to say, so he doens't reveal too much.


So, Kirkland is NOT RED JOHN. But I bet all my life belongigs that he works for him. 

The last episode shows us how Robert Kirkland mercilessly kills Jason Lennon, making most of us think he is RJ.
But what if he was avenging the death of Miranda? What if he was in some ways related to Miranda and Lorelei? Remember he made his appearance only after Lorelei escaped from the prison! Just a thought! Please let me know what u guys think :) 

For a moment there, when Kirkland was talking to Jason, I really thought he was RJ. It made me think that none of the accomplices really know what RJ looks like or who he is.  I mean even his lover Rosalind couldn't see him because she is blind.

Then I started thinking, what if one of Kirkland's loved ones was a victim of RJ.  Or maybe even an accomplice that was killed by RJ.

I admitt that he does look good for being connected to RJ but that would be too obvious.

I think Jane will suspect him and get close to him and then RJ will kill him and as he is dying Jane will be leaning over him telling him to hold on but by the time help comes it will be too late and Kirkland will die. 

Kirkland's sister or someone could have been one of the women who were raped and murdered by RJ via Jason and Jason could have met him because of this.

Also RJ had to have been at the women's shelter because he told Jason who to bring him.

PATRICK JANE IS DEFINITELY NOT RED JOHN. If Patrick is Red John why didn't Lorelei just kill him when she found out that Red John killed her sister?

Red John RJ
Robert Kirkland RK

J is next to K in Keyboard


i discover this and i want to add it to Theory #1849 • ByBeMyGuest12001 

This episode was interesting.

Robert Kirkland and Jason Lennon chat:

RK: You are one tough SOB Jason Lennon. You really are.
JL: Where am I? What happened?
RK: You are in Sacramento, you got shot. Do you remember that?
JL: Yes I do. Lorelei Martins.
RK: Correct, very good. Good, your mind is clear. Now listen, I have a question for you Jason, look at me. Look close. You recognise me? You ever seen me before? 
JL: No.
RK: Are you sure? It's important.
JL: Yes. I'm sure.
RK: It's good to know. Thanks.
JL: Who are you?
RK: I'm a friend. Let's face facts Jason. If you recover, and live, you'll spend life in prison for murder at the play thing of monsters. I just hope, that if I am ever in your shoes, I have a friend close enough to do this for me.
JL: Wait.
RK: Don't be scared, this'll be quick, with very little pain. It's okay, it's  allright. I am here for you, I won't leave you.


I would like to analyse this.

1) When Kirkland says that he is a tough son of a bitch, it is very informal and as if he knew him before. You just dont say people that they are a tough sob when they are shot. You gotto have a history. Maybe you already know that he is tough, or just figure of speech.

2) Look at me, look close. Are you sure? It is important. And then, after taking a breath, which is like a relief, he says it is good to know, thanks. 

Now, Jason thinks he hasn't met Kirkland before. But obviously, they have met. But why is it important? He is going to kill the guy no matter what, so whether Jason knows Kirkland or not is not not related to any crime. It is personal.  It is more of a confirmation for Kirkland that Jason can't recognise him, even though they know each other.

3) I am a friend. Not I am a friend of Red John. A direct I am a friend.  So, Kirkland was a friend of Jason.

4) I just hope, that if I am ever in your shoes, I have a friend close enough to do this for me. He considers himself as close to Jason, he is a close friend of Jason.

I believe, that Kirkland himself is Red John. I have always considered him as a friend of Red John. But after this, I think it is him.

My Theory: RJ had a surgical operation to change his face. Why else would he ask Jason to look closer at his face and tell whether he recognises. He is gonna kill Jason, why else would it matter whether he recognises him or not. If his close friend Jason from years ago can't recognise him, surely this means the operation is a big success. Nothing to worry. And since he doesn't want his friend to spend his life in prison, he does Jason a favor and kills him in a painless way.

The question is, why did Kirkland change his face? I think he had an important role before this, possibly he was PJ's friend or relative, and only this way it would shock us and everyone. In fact, in flashbacks, we might have seen previous face of RJ.

I present this theory as my major theory. If this comes true, I will post this link and tell "I told you". Of course, in the future, I may be proven wrong but from this 2 minute chat, this is what I get.