# Philo Vance — The Benson Murder Case character guide

> Philo Vance in The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Mr. Philo Vance, Mr. Vance, Vance, Van

**First appearance:** 0005-i-philo-vance-at-home

## Who they are

Aesthetic amateur sleuth who aids the police in solving the Benson murder.

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