Ep 15. Red Gold

Patrick Jane and the CBI team investigate a robbery-homicide at a jewelry store, where the robbers stole expensive red-gold jewelry and killed the store owner. As they look into the case, they discover that the robbers were former military and may be part of a larger criminal network.

Meanwhile, Jane is still dealing with the aftermath of his encounter with Red John. He refuses to talk about it with anyone and tries to distract himself with work. However, his colleagues can see that he is not himself and worry about his mental state.

As they dig deeper into the case, they uncover a connection between the robbers and a private military contractor. The team suspects that the contractor may be involved in illegal activity and using their former soldiers to carry out crimes.

Jane uses his skills of observation and manipulation to infiltrate the contractor's inner circle and gather information. However, he may have bitten off more than he can chew when he gets in too deep.

As the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place, the team realizes that they are up against a powerful and dangerous foe. They race against time to stop the criminals before they strike again, but their efforts may be too little, too late.

In the end, Jane and the team must confront their own demons and come to terms with the harsh realities of the case. The Mentalist season 3 episode 15 is a thrilling and suspenseful ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.