# Wal Snyder — The Murders in Praed Street character guide

> Wal Snyder in The Murders in Praed Street by John Rhode.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** young Wal, Wal, Young Wal Snyder, young Snyder

**First appearance:** 0001-i-the-street

## Who they are

A young man associated with the Copperdock household.

## In the story

### [II: The Herbalist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/chapters/ii-the-herbalist)

A young man suspected by the police of involvement in Tovey's murder. He claimed to have seen a black sailor with a scar, but Mr. Copperdock believes he invented the story.

### [III: The Inquest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/chapters/iii-the-inquest)

Testifies at the inquest, describing a black-haired sailor he saw near the scene. His credibility is undermined by his criminal record and confused testimony.

### [V: Inspector Whyland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/chapters/v-inspector-whyland)

Referenced as the source of the black sailor story, which he maintains despite repeated questioning by Inspector Whyland.

### [VI: A Middle-Aged Poet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murders_in_praed_street_se/chapters/vi-a-middle-aged-poet)

Mentioned as being in custody for pickpocketing, thus ruled out as a suspect.

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