# The Canary Murder Case — Character guide

> Key figures in The Canary Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

- [John F.-X. Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/john_f_x_markham.md): District attorney and key investigator in the Canary murder case.
- [Philo Vance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/philo_vance.md): Aesthetic amateur sleuth who assists Markham with the murder investigation.
- [Ernest Heath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/ernest_heath.md): Pragmatic police sergeant working on the Canary murder case.
- [Charles Cleaver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/charles_cleaver.md): Wealthy businessman and former lover of the murdered woman.
- [Margaret Odell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/margaret_odell.md): The murdered woman known as the Canary, a beautiful and manipulative singer.
- [Louis Mannix](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/louis_mannix.md): Gambler and underworld figure connected to the victim.
- [Tony Skeel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/tony_skeel.md): Elegant confidence man and suspect in the murder.
- [Spotswoode](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/spotswoode.md): Wealthy young man and former suitor of Margaret Odell.
- [Doctor Lindquist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/doctor_lindquist.md): Medical examiner who provides forensic insights into the murder.
- [Alys La Fosse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/alys_la_fosse.md): Blonde actress and friend of the victim.
- [Pop Cleaver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/pop_cleaver.md): Father of Charles Cleaver, an elderly man with knowledge of the case.
- [William Elmer Jessup](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/william_elmer_jessup.md): Suspicious chauffeur who becomes a person of interest.
- [Captain Dubois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/captain_dubois.md): Police captain involved in the investigation.
- [Spively](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/spively.md): Young man who provides information about the victim's past.
- [Swacker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/swacker.md): Police stenographer who records interviews.
- [Detective Bellamy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/detective_bellamy.md): Imperturbable detective assisting the investigation.
- [Mr. Allen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/mr_allen.md): Unexpected witness with knowledge of the murder night.
- [Margy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/margy.md): Maid or servant in the victim's building.
- [Inspector Brenner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/inspector_brenner.md): Police inspector who briefly participates in the case.
- [Abe Rubin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/abe_rubin.md): Jewelry dealer who had dealings with the victim.
- [Potts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/potts.md): Man who provides a crucial alibi for a suspect.
- [Judge Redfern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/judge_redfern.md): Judge who issues legal warrants in the case.
- [Mrs. Anna Breedon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/mrs_anna_breedon.md): Comatose woman whose apartment is connected to the crime.
- [Amos Feathergill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/amos_feathergill.md): Man who provides information about the victim's past.
- [Tracy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/tracy.md): Police officer who assists with surveillance.
- [Guilfoyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/guilfoyle.md): Police officer involved in the investigation.
- [Currie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/currie.md): Vance's valet who assists with household matters.
- [Frisbee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/frisbee.md): Woman who provides testimony about the victim.
- [Benjamin Browne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/benjamin_browne.md): Man who provides an alibi for a suspect.
- [Traffic Officer Phipps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/traffic_officer_phipps.md): Traffic officer who saw someone near the crime scene.
- [Miss Finckle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/miss_finckle.md): Woman who provides information about the victim's jewelry.
- [Alvin Benson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/alvin_benson.md): Man whose name appears in the victim's address book.
- [Emery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/emery.md): Police officer who assists with the investigation.
- [Mallory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/mallory.md): Police officer who assists with the case.
- [Mrs. Elinor Quiggly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_canary_murder_case_se/characters/mrs_elinor_quiggly.md): Woman who provides a character reference.

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