# Captain Carl Hagedorn — The Benson Murder Case character guide

> Captain Carl Hagedorn in The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Captain Hagedorn, Hagedorn

**First appearance:** 0013-ix-the-height-of-the-murderer

## Who they are

A sea captain and acquaintance of the Bensons.

## In the story

### [At the Scene of the Crime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/ii-at-the-scene-of-the-crime)

Renowned firearms expert, inspecting a small object with a jeweller's magnifying glass; shows abstracted unconcern toward the District Attorney.

### [The Arrest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/xxiv-the-arrest)

Summoned by Markham to the office for the arrest.

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