The episode's name "Aingavite Baa" means "Red Water" in Shoshoni.
The Mentalist shot scenes in the Stars Hollow set from Gilmore Girls. A few minutes into the episode, Cho and Van Pelt steal garbage bags from some bins. The house and garage set is across the street from Lorelai Gilmore's house.
Red-haired (strawberry blond) actress: Tracy Middendorf.