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: While police believe Carris ordered a hit on the witness, Jane surmises that Patrice Matigan was the actual target. He discovers a baby left in her car, leading to the discovery of her secret life and financial support.

: The CBI must collaborate with the Davis City Police Department, specifically veteran Detective Dale Blakely and his partner Steve Preciado. Jane immediately identifies a hostile attitude from the local detectives toward the CBI team. [S1E8] The Thin Red Line

: Joseph "Joe" Purcell, a key witness in a high-stakes narcotics trial against drug lord Rick Carris, and his girlfriend Patrice Matigan are found shot to death in a motel room. : While police believe Carris ordered a hit

: Sam killed Patrice because he believed she was his father's mistress. In a final twist, Jane reveals that Patrice was actually Dale’s biological daughter from a past affair—making her Sam's half-sister and the baby his niece. "The Mentalist" The Thin Red Line (TV Episode 2008) - IMDb Jane immediately identifies a hostile attitude from the

: Jane stages a fake stakeout to catch the killer in the act. It is revealed that the murderer is Sam Blakely , a rookie cop and Dale's son.