# Murderers — Macbeth character guide

> Murderers in Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Third Murderer Macbeth

**First appearance:** 0000-macbeth

## Who they are

Hired killers who assassinate Banquo and attempt to kill Fleance.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-i)

Two murderers are recruited by Macbeth to kill Banquo and Fleance.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-iii)

Three murderers carry out Macbeth's orders; they kill Banquo but fail to kill Fleance.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-ii)

Enter and kill Lady Macduff's son, carrying out Macbeth's orders.

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