Ernest Heath

Philo Vance

Heath, as a police officer, works alongside Vance on the case, often with grudging respect but professional tension.

Ada Greene

Ada cooperates with Heath and appreciates his straightforward, protective demeanor during the investigation.

Doctor Von Blon

Von Blon and Heath interact as professionals, sharing information about the case with mutual respect.

Philo Vance

Heath, as a police officer, works alongside Vance on the case, often with grudging respect but professional tension.

Philo Vance

Heath, as a police officer, works alongside Vance on the case, often with grudging respect but professional tension.

Ada Greene

Ada cooperates with Heath and appreciates his straightforward, protective demeanor during the investigation.

Doctor Von Blon

Von Blon and Heath interact as professionals, sharing information about the case with mutual respect.

Doctor Von Blon

Von Blon and Heath interact as professionals, sharing information about the case with mutual respect.

Ada Greene

Ada cooperates with Heath and appreciates his straightforward, protective demeanor during the investigation.

The Investigation Opens

Sergeant Heath reports the initial police findings, including the footprints in the snow, the missing revolver, and the condition of the victims.

At the Greene Mansion

Accompanies the group and speculates about the intruder's movements.

IV: The Missing Revolver

Grows impatient with Vance's approach, insisting on the burglar theory and the need to question Ada Greene directly.

V: Homicidal Possibilities

Heath is present during the interview, though he remains largely in the background as Vance takes the lead.

Vance Argues the Case

Interjects with practical police concerns about footprints and the ongoing investigation, representing the routine approach Vance criticizes.

VIII: The Second Tragedy

Sergeant Heath arrives at the scene, examines footprints in the snow, and interrogates the household. He provides the initial report to Markham and Vance.

A Painful Interview

Aggressively questions Rex about the revolver, expresses frustration at the lack of leads, and plans to search the house.

XIII: The Third Tragedy

Attends the conference, expresses frustration at the lack of leads, and suggests looking into Tobias Greene's will for motives.

XIV: Footprints on the Carpet

Directs the police search for entry points, examines the body, and discovers the missing envelope and footprints.

Two Wills

Frustrated by lack of progress, reports on fingerprints and footprints; secretly returned the galoshes to the linen-closet and placed a police nurse, O'Brien, in the Greene household to watch for the poisons.

XVIII: In the Locked Library

Investigates the missing galoshes at the Greene mansion and joins the search of the library.

XIX: Sherry and Paralysis

Present during the events; gives the key to Nurse O'Brien and is shocked by Ada's revelation.

XX: The Fourth Tragedy

Heath is at the Greene mansion, having been notified by the nurse. He helps keep the poisoning secret and updates Markham and Vance.

XXI: A Depleted Household

Reports Mrs. Greene's death; arranges for Sibella to be tailed and for Ada's protection.

XXII: The Shadowy Figure

Reports the autopsy results showing Mrs. Greene's leg muscles had wasted away, and details the surveillance on Sibella and Doctor Von Blon.

XXV: The Capture

Impatient for evidence, joins Vance and Markham, handcuffs Ada after she is subdued.

XXVI: The Astounding Truth

Asks clarifying questions about the details of the crimes, such as the use of poison and the revolver.

Endnotes

Mentioned as the Sergeant in charge of the Benson and Canary cases, who developed a respect for Vance.