After watching the preview of S06E04, it turns out HLS has been monitoring Jane for 9 years.
Hmmm ...interesting; Lets review some math:
# 1 year in mental institution
# 5-6 years with CBI
That means HLS was monitoring Jane for 3 years ...why? It's not important for now, so leave this question for the next episode.
In the meantime, let's address "the list" of suspects from Desert Rose and review to see if either are in fact Red John.
1: Brett Partridge
2: Gale Bertram
3: Ray Haffner
4: Reede Smith
5: Robert Kirkland
6: Sheriff Thomas McAllister
7: Bret Stiles
Now after reviewing some very compelling theories, I'm actually not 100% sure if any of these names are in fact Red John.
Here's why:
a. The list could contain some or all known associates of Red John.
b. The list is Red John, with no specific individual being Red John.
I'm inclined to beleive the former, believing that the real Red John is on a seperate list.
1: Brett Partridge
- Brett was an understudy to Red John, without knowing who he really was. He was a thrill seeker, perhaps thinking he was Dexter - but no where near the level of intilegence as Jane.
- He is also very dead as a door nail.
2: Gale Bertram
- I suspect Gale knows Red John, and is working for him through a proxy. I suspect he is being cajoled or coerced, and is "acting" in the interests of keeping up his side of the bargain, but not loyal to Red John.
3: Ray Haffner
- I suspected Ray for a while now, however although intelligent; he is not smart enough to be ahead of Red John. After all he was outsmarted by Jane. However, his survelliance abilities clearly define him as a close associate and willingly working for Red John. I also beleive, he has stepped in at times for Red John, but he is not Roy.
4: Reede Smith
- I suspect he is the inside man in the FBI. Brawn with no patience. Either he is a great actor, or is simply a mole for Red John.
5: Robert Kirkland
- I beleive he to be a friend of Red John, and now advisary of sorts. Killing Lennon, removed a "past" link to Red John. I suspect the death of Lorlei's sister sent him over the edge, which would have been around the same time HLS started to investigate Jane.
6: Sheriff Thomas McAllister
- If this list were to have a number one suspect, he would be it. However, something doesn't sit right with Red John agreeing to a list with his real identity on it. I suspect the good Sheriff knows more about Red John then he is letting on.
7: Bret Stiles
- I've read that many beleive him to be the real Red John's father, and for that he could be. However, this whole visualize thing has me wondering how deep the rabbit hole is to Red John. I suspect, the organization is directly linked to Red John, however I've not been able to fathom why. Also, consider that Bret was deposed then brought back, and his would be deposee is back as Bret's chief lieutenant. Bret doesn't forgive, he uses ...very much like Red John. A good suspect, however I beleive Bret is more of a mentor and a teacher to Red John, then being the character of Red John himself.
So who exactly is Red John?
I don't know at this point, however I feel that Ellis Mars may know a lot more about the real Red John then do the people on the Desert Rose list.
...all will be reviewed soon.
