# Phelps — The Benson Murder Case character guide

> Phelps in The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-viii-vance-accepts-a-challenge

## Who they are

A minor character involved in the case.

## In the story

### [VII: Reports and an Interview](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/vii-reports-and-an-interview)

Assisted Tracy in gathering supplementary facts about the case.

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

Assists in the arrest; is injured by Major Benson's knee.

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