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Red John

Red John is a fictional character and the primary antagonist of the CBS crime drama The Mentalist for the first five seasons and in the first half of the sixth season. As a serial killer, he is believed to have begun his killing spree in 1988, and has, with his operatives and acolytes, killed more than 70 people in California, Nevada, and Mexico. Five…

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Occupation
Sheriff of Napa County, California
Aliases
Roy Tagliaferro; Dr. Joe N.H.; Jay Roth
First appearance
"Red Hair and Silver Tape"
Full name
Thomas McAllister
Gender
Male
Last appearance
"Red John"

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related to Jane's breakdown and Red John's proposal · 18
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related to The seven suspects · 17
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related to Bob Kirkland and Homeland Security · 15
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related to Character profile · 15
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related to James Panzer and Susan Darcy's investigation · 14
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related to Ninth anniversary of Jane's wife and daughter's death · 14
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related to Lorelei Martins · 13
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related to Todd Johnson and Red John impersonator · 12
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related to Tyger Tyger Conspiracy: The Blake Association · 12
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related to Carter's death and Red John still at large · 10
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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Red JohnAliasesRoy Tagliaferro; Dr. Joe N.H.; Jay Roth1.00infobox
Red JohnFirst appearance"Red Hair and Silver Tape"1.00infobox
Red JohnFull nameThomas McAllister1.00infobox
Red JohnGenderMale1.00infobox
Red JohnLast appearance"Red John"1.00infobox
Red JohnNationalityAmerican1.00infobox
Red JohnOccupationSheriff of Napa County, California1.00infobox
Red JohnPortrayed byXander Berkeley Simon Baker (Voice, in "Red Sky In The Morning", "The Crimson Hat", "Wedding in Red" and "The Desert Rose")1.00infobox
Red Johnis afictional character and the primary antagonist of the CBS crime drama The Mentalist for the first five seasons and in the first half of the sixth season0.90text
Red Johnis afate that awaits us all in the end0.90text
Red Johnis amaster of the mind game0.90text
Red Johnis atop brass and he has no idea who he is.It appears that Red John is looking to tie up loose ends0.90text

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