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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Theory #6381 • By Ginge
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According to the description of Red John, he is a whistler. Anyone catch Haffner whistling when he left Lisbons hospital room in episode 2?
Then again, it may be too obvious - Fun finding out though

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I had thought it was Kirkland, but he is out after this week so I looked
a little more and now I am pretty sure that it is McAllister.
It
has been stated several times over the years that RJ has been on the
show since the beginning, but would be hard to find. McAllister appears
in 1.02 and is not seen again until this year. Partidge was 1.01 and was
thrown out there as a very obvious suspect, but tucking the real RJ
into the much more forgettable second episode as a potentially creepy,
but otherwise forgettable small town sheriff would keep him well hidden,
still there all along. It should also be noted that McAllister looks
very much middle aged in his first appearance, which is the basis for
many people eliminating him as a suspect based on his current appearance
(maybe another diversion?).
The clues are subtle, but every time he
has appeared on an episode, he sneaks up on someone very effectively. In
RJ's appearance (2.23) he seems to leave, but sneaks around PJ for one
last word. RJ also sneaks behind Lisbon in 6.01. If the theory is right,
the birds will tie into it somehow.

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Guys! Bob Kirkland will die in the next episode or maybe the one after. My proof?

http://www.spoilertv.com/2013/10/the-mentalist-episode-606-fire-and.html

"WITH THE FINAL CLUE IN HAND, JANE ATTEMPTS TO GATHER THE REMAINING RED
JOHN SUSPECTS IN ONE PLACE IN HOPES OF FINALLY REVEALING HIS IDENTITY,
ON “THE MENTALIST,” AT A SPECIAL TIME, SUNDAY, NOV. 3"


"CHEAT TWEET: Eeny Meeny Miny Mo! Jane gathers all the #RedJohn suspects in one place. #WhatWillJaneDo #TheMentalist 11/3"

the cast list is:


GUEST STARS:

Michael Gaston (Gale Bertram)

Malcolm McDowell (Bret Stiles)

Drew Powell (Reede Smith)

Reed Diamond (Ray Haffner)

Xander Berkeley (Sheriff Thomas McAllister)

Robert Picardo (Jason Cooper)

Bobby Hosea (Joe Lamotte)

Russell Thomas (FBI Agent)

Emily Davenport (Visualize Disciple)

Brennan Feonix (Motorist)

Steve Bethers (Good Old Boy)

Peyton McCormick (Disciple #1)

Ana Isabel Mercardo (Disciple #2)


so Jane gathers all remaining suspects in one place but bob kirkland is not on the guest list so chances are he is dead.





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I can only say, why is he everywhere in Season 6? I've never seen him this much but he seems to pop up in every episode for a quick moment. Coincidence?

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Theory #6375 • By Marinka678
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I love Lisbon, don't get me wrong, I adore her and I've always wanted her to be with Jane. I've never questioned her loyalty up until the episode where she finds Patridge. I found it odd that Red John kept her alive, why would he keep her alive when he hasn't shown mercy to Jane in the past.

I though about Jane being RJ but he got the call about Lisbon so he wasn't there. I don't think she is RJ but I do think she might be involved with him somehow. Why would he spare her?

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Theory #6316 • By Lep0327
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Just watch this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ji9kHzpKNQ


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http://www.whoisredjohn.com/See-a-theory-Red-John/6215#comments

This is a link to my previous theory, which analysed each suspect.

I just wanted to talk about the physical description we have been given of RJ. It is from 5 years ago now and in that time a person's physical appearance could easily change.

Sheriff McAllister

RJ could be balding and that could explain why the Sheriff would be a viable suspect as his personality and traits already match with what RJ would have. Also, it is implied that he has a fear of pigeons from 6x03, however, the pigeon phobia could be a red herring.

Reede Smith

I believe people are looking past Smith too easily. Everyone is saying he is too large to be RJ but it is possible that RJ has gained weight during those 5 years. This is the type of thing RJ would do to deceive everyone, change his physical appearance! Furthermore, he seemed like the guy with the most authority in the meeting with Bertram and McAllister, plus he is a good whistler.

Thanks for reading my theory!

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