The Benson Murder Case · Character

Anna Platz

Housekeeper for Alvin Benson, who discovers the body.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Anna Platz, Mrs. Platz, Platz, this Mrs. Platz

First appearance: The Housekeeper's Story

Anna Platz's tie to Alvin Benson is one of the pressures that moves The Benson Murder Case—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The housekeeper who is interviewed and later eliminated as a suspect, providing key information about the household.

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With Alvin Benson (professional): Anna Platz is Alvin Benson's housekeeper, who endures his abusive treatment and becomes a key witness after his death. With John Markham (professional): Anna Platz provides crucial testimony to Markham about the events surrounding Benson's murder, though she is initially fearful. With John Markham (professional): Anna Platz provides crucial testimony to Markham about the events surrounding Benson's murder, though she is initially fearful.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Alvin Benson
professional · negative
Anna Platz is Alvin Benson's housekeeper, who endures his abusive treatment and becomes a… How this plays out →
John Markham
professional · positive
John Markham
professional · positive
Alvin Benson
professional · negative
Anna Platz is Alvin Benson's housekeeper, who endures his abusive treatment and becomes a… How this plays out →

Alvin Benson
Anna Platz is Alvin Benson's housekeeper, who endures his abusive treatment and becomes a key witness after his death.
John Markham
Anna Platz provides crucial testimony to Markham about the events surrounding Benson's murder, though she is initially fearful.
John Markham
Anna Platz provides crucial testimony to Markham about the events surrounding Benson's murder, though she is initially fearful.
Alvin Benson
Anna Platz is Alvin Benson's housekeeper, who endures his abusive treatment and becomes a key witness after his death.

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Anna Platz appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Characters of the Book
Housekeeper for Alvin Benson.
The Benson Murder Case
The housekeeper who is interviewed and later eliminated as a suspect, providing key information about the household.
III: A Lady's Handbag
Benson's housekeeper who reported the murder; mentioned as being watched upstairs.
The Housekeeper's Story
Benson's housekeeper, provides key details about the night of the murder, shows reluctance when asked about her feelings toward Benson, and reveals the hidden revolver.
Gathering Information
Background check reveals she was born in Pennsylvania, widowed for 16 years, and had a daughter; no suspicious connections found.
IX: The Height of the Murderer
Mentioned as the housekeeper; Vance requests her presence for a conversation, believing Markham overlooked potential information during the earlier interview.
X: Eliminating a Suspect
The housekeeper is interrogated by Vance; she initially denies the visit but eventually admits Muriel St. Clair was there, revealing details about a jewelry box and an argument.
XX: A Lady Explains
Vance plans to visit her next for further information.
XXI: Sartorial Revelations
The housekeeper is interviewed; she is uneasy and reveals details about Benson's toupee, the window tapping, and the door lock.
XXII: Vance Outlines a Theory
Vance declares her innocent, despite having constructed a convincing circumstantial case against her.
Endnotes
Mrs. Platz is referenced in the endnotes as a subject of a footnote.

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