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Thomas McAllister

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I read in the TV Guide that PJ kills RJ in a park.  Remember the pigeon scene in the park after learning
of Sophie’s death?  Like it was some sort
of clue, as were the pigeons present at Partridge’s death and in the bell tower.  If RJ hates pigeons to the point of fear and
Jane figures this out, perhaps Jane meets RJ in a park --where there’s sure to
be pigeons-- to have an upper hand.





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If McAllister is RJ, he's probably not using his given name. So, he most likely took the name McAllister.
McAllister means "son of Alistair," the Gaelic form of Alexander. What do the last 3 letters spell backwards? R-e-d. Of course, PJ's father's name is Alex. Perhaps RJ has a connection to Jane from the carnival?

I remember Heller once said he chose Patrick's name because it was a good Irish name. Would be interesting if he chose a Scottish one for RJ.

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Ugh I am just going crazy with this show. I'm obsessed!

So the house that they are swarming in the S06E07 promo is in Roseland, California (you can see the police cars). Roseland is very close to Napa Valley geographically. Are they at Sheriff McAllister's house? Might be a stretch, as they may just be at another crime scene that they usually have week to week. Although, we've been told (by some of the actors and Heller himself) that the next few weeks will move at a very high-pace plot wise, and so I'm assuming the next episode will only have to do with RJ and the fallout from last week.

Additionally, in the promo, when Rigsby is talking to another agent telling him about RJ and the bomb, we can see (in the HD version) that the board has 3 suspect photos, Haffner, Stiles and McAllister. He looks to them in reference when explaining that RJ apparently brought the bomb to kill 'the suspects.' Since Smith and Bertram are not there, does that mean they are deceased? Also, the diagram on the board has the bomb explosion point marked down, it also has post-its where DNA was found (in 2 places-- maybe more, it was too blurry to see-- that coincide with where Jane had the 5 of them positioned in the room). Interesting to note.

One thing is certain... I spend A LOT of time thinking about this show. Oh boy. I am starting to worry that Heller's version of events to come won't be as fascinating or plausible as some of us have theorized. I really hope that's not the case. I am also expecting full explanations for all the clues that we have been given (for example, the 'he is mar'). Let's cross our fingers that Heller will blow our mind with the episodes to come!

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 The Smile  BY WILLIAM BLAKE

There is a Smile of Love And there is a Smile of Deceit And there is a Smile of SmilesIn which these two Smiles meet 
And there is a Frown of Hate And there is a Frown of disdain And there is a Frown of FrownsWhich you strive to forget in vain 
For it sticks in the Hearts deep Core And it sticks in the deep Back bone And no Smile that ever was smild But only one Smile alone
That betwixt the Cradle & GraveIt only once Smild can be But when it once is Smild Theres an end to all Misery 


NOW  

poem fragment W. Blake

Among the Lambs, clothed in whiteShe walking with her Thomas in sweet delightI wept for joy like a dove I mourn






game over

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Just a few more observations about RJ, some of which is from the latest TV Guide article that contains spoilers. After reading the TV Guide it implies RJ is the leader of the Tiger Conspiracy. 
So, I’m pretty sure “he is mar” = “he is mar(ked)” with a tattoo.
 Baker says that RJ wants to be close to PJ.  Stiles calls it “a form of love” (also notice in Fire and Brimstone who is on either side of Stiles).  How many of our 7 suspects have gone out of their way to be near PJ? Sheriff McAllister wants PJ to call him, “Tom.”  He tells PJ it was his “pleasure to help, anytime.”  He stays around when he wasn’t asked and saves PJ’s life.  Even if he’s afraid of heights (?), he climbs on the roof to do so. 
I’ve mentioned both his and RJ’s being ambidextrous before.  McAllister shoots and shakes hands with his right hand.  RJ shoots and draws the smiley with his right hand.  McAllister helps Jane up with his left hand. RJ drinks tea with his left hand.  They both sometimes wear wedding bands and sometimes don’t.
 
Another thing is his voice.  He’s the only one of the 7 whose voice isn’t natural.  I think RJ’s “real” voice is soft, but as sheriff, he projects a gruffer tone.  Of course, those of us familiar with Xander Berkeley know he’s also a voice over artist and has played a variety of characters convincingly.  As I said in a previous post, the actor playing RJ was surprised and flattered, so it stands to reason that the same actor did NOT do the original RJ voiceovers.  ICYMI: Plotnick has previously stated that he always played Partridge as if he were RJ, so I am in doubt if he would be surprised. 
Remember as Dumar Tanner aka Sheriff Ted Hardy lay dying, he uttered, “Red John shhh”….. “sheriff,” perhaps? 
Thoughts?

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Guys I just found something interesting about Bertram in episode 16 of season 3 Red Queen, the episode where, long story short Madeleine Hightower kidnapped Patrick Jane at the CBI because she was being framed for the murder of Todd Johnson (former cop killer and know associative to Red John) and Montero(a friend of Todd Johnson who provided him weapons) and needed a plan to get away. After a few moments we see Bertram LaRoche and Lisbon discussing the situation and then Bertram says and I quote :

"And when they little heart doth wake, then the dreadful night shall break" and also revealing that he really likes this poem, which is a poem by William Blake, the same author of "Tyger tyger". 

Also after reading theory #9429 I realized the importance of the detail that Bertram did not react in a predictable manner at all when Jane accused one of the 5 suspects to be Red John. He suspiciously kept his calm throughout the meeting (why is that?). I also realized after reading various theories that most of the clues giving actual description of Red John are misleading, a way to keep the viewers into the mystery. I mean Bruno is almost making fun of us, each episode we see how a new suspect is a good whistler, is scared of something, has only 3 letters in his name, etc.. almost like all of them are Red John. If we assume that Red John is one the five remaining suspects then I would definitively pick Sheriff Tom McAllister. The fact that Jane first pointed his gun at Tom means that he was expecting him from the start to have the tattoo ( which kinda of makes sense as Jane always knows who the killer is before even gathering enough proofs in all of his cases), and also we may assume that Jane does not know yet the Tyger tyger conspiracy so maybe Jane knew Red John would be Tom the day they met (episode 2 of season 1).

There is still far too many questions to be answered and I hope the next episode we have  clear options on the table as for the actual identity of Red John.
Its always a pleasure to hear what you guys think and thanks for reading.

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Hi guys, first of all i won't list all the facts about McAllister  being a suspect. I'm just giving you this photo and do your own thoughts about it.

This is a scene from 1x23. As you can see i catched "Red John" who tried to escape and i think if you look closely you can see McAllister's belt.

http://imageupper.com/i/?S0200010090011M13831493402132607

What do you guys think? pls comment.

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