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The Benson Murder Case Character Relationship Map
Explore the relationships between Philo Vance, John F. X. Markham, Alvin Benson, S. Ernest Heath, Ada Greene, and the other major characters in The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.
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Key characters
- Philo Vance
- John F. X. Markham
- Alvin Benson
- S. Ernest Heath
- Ada Greene
- Edmund L. Grubb
- Mrs. Paula Banning
- William M. Benson
Key relationships
- Philo Vance → John F. X. Markham
- Assists
- John F. X. Markham → S. Ernest Heath
- District Attorney
- Philo Vance → Alvin Benson
- Investigates murder of
- S. Ernest Heath → Alvin Benson
- Investigates murder of
- Alvin Benson → William M. Benson
- Brother of
- Alvin Benson → Ada Greene
- Uncle of
- Alvin Benson → Mrs. Paula Banning
- Blackmails
- Edmund L. Grubb → Alvin Benson
- Kills
- Ada Greene → Alvin Benson
- Niece of
- Mrs. Paula Banning → Alvin Benson
- Friend of
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