# Snitkin — The Benson Murder Case character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Snitkin

**First appearance:** 0022-xviii-a-confession

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly a police officer.

## In the story

### [IX: The Height of the Murderer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/ix-the-height-of-the-murderer)

The detective on duty at Benson's house; Vance sends him to fetch a tape measure and string, and later borrows his pistol for the height demonstration.

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