From the first episode he appeared, I KNEW right that that BRET STILES was Red John. I just KNEW it.
Now, I see people yelling at me for my ignorance because he is believed to be dead. I don't buy it.
And here's why.
Gale is NOT Red John.
There is no way Patrick would reveal RJ identity because he wants him for himself. Patrick KNOWS that RJ is one of the suspects that were ''killed'' because of the explosion. However, he doesn't know how to make contact with them.
Therefore, he set up a trap. He uses Bertram as a bait to lure Red John out because RJ would NEVER allow anyone steal his title of the greatest serial killer of all times.
When you think about it. You have 5 suspects and one of them is the killer. 3 of them dies in the explosions. That's possible. BUT, does it involve that the killer is obligatory one of the two still alive?
Not really, RJ could have been killed in that blow.
So here is my theory. Two of them died and one got away. With those circumstances, everybody would assume that the third died aswell.
But then again, no. Not necessairly
It's a great cover, don't you think?
If you put aside the scenes from that promo trailer (because it doesn't prove you actually SEE the real Red John, it could be just the magic of editing software wanting you to believe so)
You CANNOT trust a trailer because elements of it can be taken out of context. The man jumping through the window is NOT NECESSAIRLY RJ.
In the end, I still put my money of Stiles. When you think about it, the man pretends to be dead, and by the time Patrick realize he was wrong, Stiles passes away from his cancer.
Checkmate Patrick, you will never get the pleasure of killing Red John!
Or...
If you take the «666» clue, it reminded be of a song (because I'm a music fan) but I do know that the spoken intro is based upon the bible. The original text goes like this (or something highly similar, depending on the translation)
Therefore, rejoice, O
Heavens, and all you who live in the Heavens! But alas for the earth
and the sea, for the devil has come down to you in great fury, knowing
that his time is short!”
First of, the Devil comes down from where? I would assume he gets down from Heaven (to spread his fury on earth and sea). And it would metaphorically mean that it's someone who is believed to be dead. (Stiles, Haffner, McAllister, Partridge or Kirkland)
But it truly stands out when you take the «KNOWING THAT HIS TIME IS SHORT»
Why would the Devil's (assuming that the devil is RJ) time would be short? Because he is dying.
Which one of the suspects has actually a very little time before death knocks at his door?... BRET STILES!
My theory, not yours.
Just thought I would share the idea I just got.
