# The Greene Murder Case — Character guide

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

- [Philo Vance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/philo_vance.md): An amateur criminologist who assists the District Attorney in solving the Greene family murders.
- [John F.-X. Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/john_fx_markham.md): The District Attorney of New York and Vance's close friend, overseeing the murder investigation.
- [Ada Greene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/ada_greene.md): A young, timid member of the Greene family who becomes a suspect in the murders.
- [Sibella Greene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/sibella_greene.md): A beautiful and manipulative Greene daughter, central to the family's dark secrets.
- [Ernest Heath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/ernest_heath.md): A blunt and determined police sergeant working on the Greene case.
- [Chester Greene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/chester_greene.md): The eldest Greene son, a nervous and secretive man with financial troubles.
- [Rex Greene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/rex_greene.md): The younger Greene son, a sickly and reclusive figure in the family mansion.
- [Doctor Von Blon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/doctor_von_blon.md): The family physician who tends to the Greene household and provides medical insights.
- [Sproot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/sproot.md): The elderly butler of the Greene mansion, loyal and observant.
- [Mrs. Tobias Greene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/mrs_tobias_greene.md): The matriarch of the Greene family, a domineering and wealthy woman.
- [Julia Greene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/julia_greene.md): The first victim of the Greene family murders, found shot in her room.
- [Hemming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/hemming.md): A pious and nervous maid in the Greene household.
- [Doctor Doremus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/doctor_doremus.md): A medical examiner who assists with the autopsies in the case.
- [Anthony P. Jerym](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/anthony_p_jerym.md): A police captain involved in the investigation.
- [William M. Moran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/william_m_moran.md): A police inspector who works alongside Sergeant Heath.
- [Snitkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/snitkin.md): A police detective assisting in the Greene case.
- [Mrs. Mannheim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/mrs_mannheim.md): The German housekeeper at the Greene mansion.
- [Doctor Drumm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/doctor_drumm.md): A doctor who treats one of the Greene family members.
- [Chief Inspector O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/chief_inspector_obrien.md): The head of the police department overseeing the case.
- [Barton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/barton.md): A police officer involved in the investigation.
- [Swacker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/swacker.md): A police stenographer who records interviews.
- [Miss Craven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/miss_craven.md): A nurse who attends to the Greene family.
- [Gertrude Mannheim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/gertrude_mannheim.md): The daughter of the housekeeper Mrs. Mannheim.
- [Captain Carl Hagedorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/captain_carl_hagedorn.md): A ship captain mentioned in connection with the case.
- [Old Buckway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/old_buckway.md): An elderly man who provides information to the police.
- [Feathergill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_greene_murder_case_se/characters/feathergill.md): A lawyer involved in the Greene family's legal affairs.

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