It must be.

Brett Stiles: too old, too buddy-buddy with Jane; not around from the beginning

Gale Bertram: too old, spends ALL his time in the CBI, he doesn't have opportunity to network etc.

Reede Smith: is who exactly? no. Also, too big a frame.

Sheriff McAllister: another theory mentioned how creepy he was. I should also note how "baffled" he is that Jane can beat him in rock paper scissors in episode 1. HOWEVER. Where's he been? The audience would be pissed

Ray Haffner: again, may be connected, but hasn't been around much. He hasn't even "popped up periodically". I feel like he's in something sketchy (either with Visualize or Red John) but isn't the culprit. Also, seems pretty old.

Kirkland: so sketch. Honestly would think it was him if they didn't play into it so hard. I'm much more viable to agree with those who say he's also seeking vengeance, or thinks that it's Jane himself.

Leaving.

Partridge. He's been around since the beginning and fits all description. I find it hard to see, because he lacks the charisma of a world-know serial killer.

But isn't that the point of the show? Season 3 finale, it's all about how Red John is just another person. He's not a monstrosity, just a sick human. Partridge fits that. Works as a forensic investigator, likes to act out the scenes at killings, and has distinct animosity with Jane. I can't see it being anyone else now.

I've got to go with Lisbon's gut, and suspect Haffner. The guy rubs me the wrong way. We know he matches the physical description, he's the correct age, and he was at the barn when the murders happened. He's a member of visualize (So Brett Stiles would know him well, plus we know that Stiles knows who RJ is).  

Also it would be ironic (and typical of this show) if it was Lisbon, not Jane, who figured out who RJ was. PJ solves Lisbon's cases. maybe Lisbon has solved Jane's?

Great show tonight! The list is interesting! I'm not completely up on some of the suspects so I'll have my summer reading cut of for me! I'm glad we now can get off the PJ thoeries and GVP theories (tho I'm sure some will still try!)
The list is law-enforcement based. We know about Haffner and visualize, so that is how I 'm sure they are all connected. Some way that organzation is involved but that doesn't mean it's Stiles. We know Kirkland is up to something but he was taking "orders/cues" from Bretram in that one episode. Well, I guess Bertram would have juricstiction over all law enforcement personelle. Doesn't matter, point is we know it's an inside job, visualize teachings applied to get the law enforcement shield so RJ can operate with impunity. And just because we have a list doesn't mean that's the only RJ suspects. Jane said, these were the only people that had access to the crime scenes. So they can all still be puppets to RJ! It's also names of people he met after his wife died. We still don't know why RJ was killing these folks before he decided to pick on Jane. We also have time line issues still unresolved. 1) LM told PJ about the handshake, before he shook RK's hand. So why is he on the list? Smart guy like Jane would have discounted him right away. Until he RK killed the guy in the hospital And 2) LM was killed before RK stole the information board, so RK being able to set up the video before hand doesn't fly. Sure it's tv but that's how the timeline was presented. BH has been pretty honest with us so I'll trust him. So how is RJ that good?!? It's still anybodies guess and we still have a Long way to go!! Season six is already green lighted and ratings were good enuff that unless SB or RT get real life better offers we will get a 7th also. Work hard in the off season to brush up on the names&connections!! Have a great summer everybody, see you next fall !

I believe that Patrick Jane is smarter than Red John. The
fact that Jane left the toothpick in the door provides evidence that he knew
someone would break into his loft and discover the list. First, why would
someone with a memory like Jane’s need to keep a picture of his suspects? I
believe that he wanted Red John to feel a false sense of security, as his name
was not on the list. However, at the end of this year’s season finally, Red
John led Jane to a disc that revealed Jane’s 7 suspects and which drew outrage
from Red John, or did it. If Red John wasn’t outraged by the list, wouldn’t
Jane then suspect that he wasn’t one of the seven. Therefore, Red John was trying
to play Jane hoping that he would remain dedicated to his list of seven. Unfortunately,
I believe the list was fake and Red John, not knowing this, inadvertently revealed
that he was not one of the seven. I believe that there is an eighth suspect or
a small list of other suspects that Jane keeps in the safest place he knows,
his own mind.