# Kelly — Continental Op Stories character guide

> Kelly in Continental Op Stories by Dashiell Hammett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Kelly, big Kelly, VIII Kelly, VIII

**First appearance:** 0004-bodies-piled-up

## Who they are

A large, intimidating criminal or enforcer.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/ii)

Patrolman who discovered Gilmore's body on his beat near Pine Street.

### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/vii)

Patrolman who found Gilmore's body; confesses to accidentally killing Gilmore when he slipped on a worn step, and admits to lying about seeing Cara Kenbrook.

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

Revealed as the logical suspect and liar; had left the office before the explanation.

### [The Scorched Face](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/the-scorched-face)

Patrolman who confesses to killing Gilmore.

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