Jared Renfrew, serving life for the murder of a girl, claims to have information about Red John that he learned from a former cellmate, Orville Tanner. He offers this information to Jane if he can prove Renfrew was wrongfully convicted.
When the CBI leadership refuses to reopen the case, Jane quits the bureau to investigate independently, though the team eventually helps him behind the scenes. [S1E11] Red John's Friends
This episode was directed by Chris Long and guest stars Zeljko Ivanek as Linus Wagner. Fans noted the chemistry between Ivanek and Simon Baker, as they had previously worked together on the series The Guardian . Jared Renfrew, serving life for the murder of
In the episode of The Mentalist , Patrick Jane takes a personal risk by quitting the CBI to help a convicted murderer, Jared Renfrew, prove his innocence in exchange for information on Red John. Key Plot Points This episode was directed by Chris Long and