Demonstrates his aptitude with children and his deep-seated disdain for bullies.
Provides comic relief through his unexpected superstition. Despite his stoic nature, he is genuinely unnerved by Tamzin Dove's "magic," leading Jane to give him a "protective" jar of ashes at the end of the episode to put his mind at ease. [S1E12] Red Rum
The CBI team is called to a small town to investigate the disappearance and subsequent murder of , a talented high school football star. Patrick Jane discovers Cody’s body in a wooded area, surrounded by candles and a pentacle, suggesting a ritualistic black magic sacrifice. Demonstrates his aptitude with children and his deep-seated
Through a characteristic "mentalist trap," Jane leads the true killer to expose themselves. He convinces the town that Tamzin has cast a "spell of revelation" that will draw the murder weapon back to its owner. During a late-night stakeout, Jane and Lisbon catch Cody's father, , attempting to bury the murder weapon—a large wrench—in the woods. The Big Reveal The CBI team is called to a small