Hello guys, 

I have submitted quite a few theories here. But lately I've been suspecting Gale Bertram being Red John. I've done a lot of reading and I've watched and listened to many interviews from the authors and actors of the mentalist. This being said, I put a lot of thought into the last episode.

In episode 6 as you guys know Patrick got all the 5 remaining suspects together and a bomb went off. Now what I am getting from this is that it was Red John's bomb. This is what is seems like at least from what the authors are saying.That being said, why would Red John set a bomb that would kill himself. I am really thinking that if Red John in fact set the bomb that he was NOT in the house. Also note how the bomb exploded right when Theresa arrived. Again remember how in episode 1 of season 6 (this season) Lisbon's life was spared by Red John for some reason. Now I don't know why but we will find out.

Now you might be asking me why I selected Rigsby, let's say that Red John did in fact plant the  bomb, it would most probably mean that Red John was not inside the house, which would mean that the authors deceived us and Red John is not on the list of 7 (or it's Partridge and he's not dead but I really hate this theory) and must be someone else. I selected Rigsby strategically, we all know that he and Van Pelt will both be leaving this Season... to me this is quite a big coincidence. 

This being said, I myself am not even sold on this theory, but it's the best I have after what happened during episode 6.

Let me know what you guys think, cheers!