Chester Greene

Philo Vance

Chester is hostile and antagonistic toward Vance, viewing him as an intrusive outsider in the Greene family affairs.

Doctor Von Blon

Chester and Von Blon are acquaintances through the Greene household, with Chester often dismissive of the doctor.

Sibella Greene

Chester and Sibella are siblings, but their relationship is competitive and fraught with mutual distrust.

Ada Greene

Ada and Chester are siblings, but Chester bullies and dominates Ada, creating a hostile dynamic.

Philo Vance

Chester is hostile and antagonistic toward Vance, viewing him as an intrusive outsider in the Greene family affairs.

Sibella Greene

Chester and Sibella are siblings, but their relationship is competitive and fraught with mutual distrust.

Doctor Von Blon

Chester and Von Blon are acquaintances through the Greene household, with Chester often dismissive of the doctor.

Ada Greene

Ada and Chester are siblings, but Chester bullies and dominates Ada, creating a hostile dynamic.

Sibella Greene

Chester and Sibella are siblings, but their relationship is competitive and fraught with mutual distrust.

Doctor Von Blon

Chester and Von Blon are acquaintances through the Greene household, with Chester often dismissive of the doctor.

Philo Vance

Chester is hostile and antagonistic toward Vance, viewing him as an intrusive outsider in the Greene family affairs.

The Greene Murder Case

Seeks help from Markham regarding the family situation.

I: A Double Tragedy

Elder son of the Greene family; scheduled to meet with Markham to discuss the shooting at the mansion.

The Investigation Opens

Visits Markham to request a personal investigation, displaying nervousness and a vague fear that contradicts the burglar theory. He is described as pampered and evasive, and he reports a missing revolver from his desk.

At the Greene Mansion

Greets the party, provides information about the servants and house layout, and reluctantly participates in the reenactment.

IV: The Missing Revolver

Apologizes for his mother's behavior, retrieves the servants, and reports his revolver missing, though he dismisses its importance.

V: Homicidal Possibilities

Chester is present during the interview, growing angry when Sibella admits to searching his desk. He confirms the revolver is missing and admits he searched Sibella's room for it.

VI: An Accusation

Present during the interview; confirms his revolver is a .32 Smith & Wesson and is told to escort Sibella out.

Vance Argues the Case

Mentioned in Vance's analysis as having suspiciously sought Markham's help and possibly secreted the missing revolver.

VIII: The Second Tragedy

Chester is found dead in his bedroom, shot through the heart at close range around 11:30 p.m. He is the second victim in the Greene mansion.

XXIII: The Missing Fact

Mentioned in the summary of past crimes as a victim of the second murder.

Endnotes

Referenced indirectly in the context of the Greene family events.

List of Illustrations

His bedroom is illustrated in the floor plans.