# Burton Burleigh — An American Tragedy character guide

> Burton Burleigh in An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Burton, Burton Burleigh, Burleigh

**First appearance:** 0068-book-iii

## Who they are

A detective who investigates Roberta's death.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/iii)

Mason's legal assistant, called back from vacation to handle writs and paperwork.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/viii)

Mason's assistant, gathering evidence in Sharon.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xi)

Burleigh plants Roberta's hairs on the camera to fabricate evidence against Clyde, believing in his guilt and wanting to ensure a conviction.

### [The Trial Begins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_american_tragedy_se/chapters/xix)

Part of Mason's staff, involved in arranging evidence.

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