[s1e11] Red John's Friends Now
Jane successfully proves Renfrew's innocence, leading to his release. However, Renfrew is lured to a hotel room by Red John and murdered before he can reveal the killer's true identity.
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
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 Jane successfully proves Renfrew's innocence, leading to his