Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 19, "A Dozen Red Roses." The CBI is called out to Hollywood to investigate the high-profile murder of a former California state representative and finds themselves investigating at a movie studio.

Recording Date: December 17, 2025

Episode Timestamps

0:06:27 Episode Breakdown

1:03:12 Hairnalysis
1:11:45 Memory Palace Quiz

Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers

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