The Mentalist: Season 3, Episode 10

3 - 10: Jolly Red Elf

After the death of a Santa, the CBI follows leads that take them to an AA group and the National Society of Authentic Santas. Meanwhile, when Todd Johnson, a person in custody, dies, an independent investigator, J.J. LaRoche, questions Patrick about the death of Johnson, he is a major suspect as he has the last person to see him alive. Patrick, avoiding LaRoche, reaches out to retired CBI Director Minelli, who agrees to provide information to Patrick when he reveals Johnson revealed to Patrick that he was a member of Red John's network, a fact Red John himself doesn't know, which finally gives Patrick the advantage.