Who is Red John?

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List of seven

Thomas McAllister
Thomas McAllister
Reede Smith
Reede Smith
Ray Haffner
Ray Haffner
Gale Bertram
Gale Bertram
Brett Partridge
Brett Partridge
Bret Stiles
Bret Stiles
Bob Kirkland
Bob Kirkland

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In the episode where Hightower is framed as the killer of Todd Johnson, Bertram, in a strange scene with Lisbon and Laroche, quotes a poem by William Blake. (LaRoche was the one who identified it as Blake.) Red John quoted a different poem, "Tyger Tyger" by William Blake, to Jane when he rescued him from being killed by deranged college kids who were killing people Red John- style.  On his deathbead in a hospital burn unit, Todd Johnson's last words were the title of that poem.

This is just a smart hint which can be faked of Bruno Heller as well. But after the list of 7 suspects released i started watching the important episodes regarding RJ again especially paying attention to Gale Bertram. The Season 3 Final is the most interesting episode for this suspect. Imagine Bertram and Olovelein are in the same team. And Bertram knows that something is wrong but he keeps the distance because Pattrick could never reach him. He would never act because of information that was given to him by anyone, anyway he knew something is wrong when Olovelein got a different location of Heitower. I have to admit that i would be kind of perfect roleplay if he really is RJ. I think Brett Partridge could also be RJ - would be a perfect way to prevent being susspecious to Jane. But do you really think Brett would have access to such powerful recources and people while he is doing  his job? And wouldn´t it be kind of boring if a noname like him becomes RJ? Bertram would be much more surprising. Jane maybe knows already that Bertram is RJ, still he can´t proof. This will be the most difficult question for Season 6, how to proof the head of CBI being RJ.

Think about it, and please let me know your thoughts!

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Some people say they will be disappointed when RJ is revealed now the suspect list has been revealed but i think it will be good still!

We know 1 of the 7 suspects is RJ (as Heller has confirmed this.)  So I'm looking forward to seeing which 1 RJ is & how they catch him? plus if that actor can really pull RJ character off! if the actor can't get the RJ character down to how we all think he is or should be (like Jane but just a eviler version) THEN, YES, THEN I will be disappointed...

I think Brett Partridge or Haffner is most likely RJ, More partridge thou as out of all the suspects as he is the total opposite to Jane & we all know from RJ & Jane are very alike!) plus Partridge has been there from the start of the show, been around Jane all these years undetected & it would be very interesting to see him play the RJ character.

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In season 5  Bob asked gale if they could trust Lisbon. So, somehow Lisbon was being used.

Did you realize that Bob told Lisbon about the "secret" photo of lorelei's sister? well I guess that photo was created by bob. He didn't eve brother about Lisbon taking the photo after the phonecall, was really weired.

I guess he knew Jane would contact Lisbon and somehow introduce the Roy history in Jane and Lorelei relation. So Bob expect:

-Lorelei would then run to find RJ and Bob would be following her, because he is hunting him.

-Lorelei would kill the man who gave her sister to RJ, since she didn't, Bob did in the hospital.


One thing comes clear to me, if Bob was RJ would him give to lisbon a photo with his nickname ROY? Don't think so.

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I believe Ellis Mars is Red John. Although there are many reasons to suspect Ellis Mars, a few specific ones stand out at me. First, Lorelei Martins sais she is surprised that Jane didn't become friends with him the second they shook hands. We all know that Patrick used to be a "Psychic" and Ellis Mars too believed himself to be a "Psychic". This is a perfect reason for Lorelei to think they would become friends. Next, Ellis Mars does not have the personality of a killer, but as we know Red John is very intelligent and will know how to put on an act. I personally do not believe that Red John will be a character who is very involved in the show, such as Lisbon, Cho, or Vanpelt. I think he will be someone who plays a high role in one episode of the show and then will return in an early episode of this upcoming season. Although there may not be much evidence supporting this theory, i don't think the creators of the Mentalist want us to know who Red John is until the last season, i don't think it will be to obvious. Many people suspect Brett Partridge, but i do not believe it is him simply because he seems to be too young.Red John has been killing people for up to 15 years, and Brett Partridge does not look to be any older than 28. No matter who Red John is, i can't wait to find out, and i'm looking forward to the next season.

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Going on the theory that Red John is someone we saw in the first few seasons, and the writers hinted that he was hiding in plain sight, then it makes sense that CBI Ron is Red John. For starters, he's about the same size as RJ, he has insider info on the cases, and could have used his position to get to people like Rebecca, Renfrew and Wainright. Plus he's unassuming, he could looks like he could easily hide the fact that he's a mass-murdering sociopath.

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I also agree that Jack Plotnick would be a great Red John. He is a great actor and he is able to play RED JOHN perfectly. 

I really hope Brett Partridge is RED JOHN. Jack Plotnick will surprise us how he will be playing RED JOHN. You will see there will be no better choice than him. And if Bret Stiles is really RED JOHN's father - two great actors will not dissapoint us. 

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