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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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AssistsDistrict AttorneyInvestigates murder ofInvestigates murder ofBrother ofUncle ofBlackmailsKillsNiece ofFriend ofPhilo VanceJohn F. X. MarkhamAlvin BensonS. Ernest HeathAda GreeneEdmund L. GrubbMrs. Paula BanningWilliam M. Benson

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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