# Anna Platz — The Benson Murder Case character guide

> Anna Platz in The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0008-iv-the-housekeeper-s-story

## Who they are

Housekeeper for Alvin Benson, who discovers the body.

## Relationships

### [Alvin Benson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/characters/alvin_benson)

_professional_

Anna Platz is Alvin Benson's housekeeper, who endures his abusive treatment and becomes a key witness after his death.

### [John Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/characters/john_markham)

_professional_

Anna Platz provides crucial testimony to Markham about the events surrounding Benson's murder, though she is initially fearful.

### [John Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/characters/john_markham)

_professional_

Anna Platz provides crucial testimony to Markham about the events surrounding Benson's murder, though she is initially fearful.

### [Alvin Benson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/characters/alvin_benson)

_professional_

Anna Platz is Alvin Benson's housekeeper, who endures his abusive treatment and becomes a key witness after his death.

## In the story

### [Characters of the Book](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/characters-of-the-book)

Housekeeper for Alvin Benson.

### [The Benson Murder Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/iii-a-lady-s-handbag)

Benson's housekeeper who reported the murder; mentioned as being watched upstairs.

### [The Housekeeper's Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/iv-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/v-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/xx-a-lady-explains)

Vance plans to visit her next for further information.

### [XXI: Sartorial Revelations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/xxii-vance-outlines-a-theory)

Vance declares her innocent, despite having constructed a convincing circumstantial case against her.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mrs. Platz is referenced in the endnotes as a subject of a footnote.

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