<Li> Julia Howard - Howard worked at the women's shelter where Lorelei Martins' sister stayed temporarily . When Lorelei discovered that she was involved with her sister's death, she tortures her, then kills her . </Li> <Li> Gale Bertram - The CBI director is killed by Blake Association member Oscar Cordero in the episode "Red John", right before the real Red John reveals himself to Jane . </Li> <P> At the start of the series, Red John was initially known as simply a serial killer who tortured and murdered mostly women, with at least eleven confirmed victims by the series' premiere . However, Red John's persona would become much more mysterious as any individual who would come close to disclosing any crucial information regarding the killer to Jane would wind up dead themselves, implying that Red John is far more than just an average serial killer and has deep connections throughout the state . It would later be revealed that Red John has a multitude of followers that see him as a savior who gave their life a purpose and willingly aid him in his various plans and murders in gratitude for what he gives them, which can range from a new life, an occupation, or some form of compensation . His followers do not simply aid him, but worship him and willingly give their lives for his cause, refusing to ever reveal any information about their leader or how they met him . Jane soon realizes that Red John is more powerful than he could ever imagine, having connections in law enforcement and an entire cult of brainwashed followers under his complete control and at his beck and call . </P> <P> The character of Red John himself remained largely unseen from the beginning . His face was confined in the shadows when he escaped from the abandoned house in the first - season finale . He may have appeared as a slim, dark - haired CHP motorcycle officer (blue turtleneck, rather than blue tie) to poison Rebecca using his left hand in "His Red Right Hand"; in the same episode, he is also seen in flashback . In the second - season finale, "Red Sky in the Morning", a man claiming to be Red John appears in the flesh, wearing a black sweatshirt, apron and pants, black rubber gloves, a pair of charcoal boots, and a grotesque rubber mask that covers his face, making him look slightly similar to what many believe the real life serial killer Jack the Ripper donned during his murder hunts . In the episode, Red John saves Jane from two student filmmakers who had copycatted Red John murders . </P>

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