Everyone thinks that o'Laughlin was killed by Van Pelt at the end of season 3. But then he reappears in season 4 episode as van pelt reflects on him. Ask yourself, why would Bruno Heller do this? What is the purpose? The only explanation I can think of is that o'Laughlin is STILL ALIVE. I think it will be a shocker when Bruno Heller eventually reveals that it was actually o'Laughlins twin brother who was killed in season 3. I think we will be seeing more reflections and flashbacks of o'Laughlin as Heller builds up the ultimate climax of the series when he is revealed as red john.