[s1e2] Red Hair And Silver Tape <2026 Update>

The CBI team is called to a vineyard in Napa Valley to investigate the murder of a young waitress named Melanie O'Keefe. While Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon suspects a "lovers' quarrel" involving the girl's boyfriend, Patrick Jane believes they are dealing with a serial killer who targets redheaded women.

: This episode is famous for introducing Sheriff Thomas McAllister , who is later revealed in Season 6 to be the serial killer Red John . Episode Details Information Season/Episode Season 1, Episode 2 Director David Nutter Writer Bruno Heller Key Guest Stars Xander Berkeley (Sheriff McAllister) [S1E2] Red Hair and Silver Tape

: Jane orchestrates an unorthodox undercover operation, using rookie agent Grace Van Pelt as bait to lure the killer. The CBI team is called to a vineyard

You can find more detailed recaps and reviews on The Mentalist Wiki or IMDb . "The Mentalist" Red Hair and Silver Tape (TV Episode 2008) : The victim was found bound with silver

: Jane eventually identifies the killers as a local couple, Malcolm and Sandra Boatwright, after noticing Malcolm's "self-indulgent" cooking style.

: The victim was found bound with silver duct tape, a signature that Jane links to a previous abduction case involving another redhead who was kidnapped but left unharmed.

" Red Hair and Silver Tape " is the second episode of the first season of the crime drama , which first aired on September 30, 2008. Episode Summary