Detective Inspector Parker

Part I: The Medical Problem

Police investigator who may collaborate with Wimsey on the case.

I: Overheard

Referred to as 'Charles' and 'the nondescript man,' he is dining with Wimsey and engages in the conversation about duty and suspicion.

II: Miching Mallecho

Mentioned as Wimsey's friend and the real detective who does the work.

III: A Use for Spinsters

Breakfasts with Wimsey, shares doubts about the doctor's story, and accompanies him to visit Miss Climpson.

VI: Found Dead

Skeptical of Wimsey's theory but agrees to the bet; later informs Wimsey about Bertha Gotobed's death.

VII: Ham and Brandy

Brings news of the traced £5 note and leads the visit to Mrs. Forrest; annoyed by Wimsey's interference.

VIII: Concerning Crime

Debates with Wimsey about the likelihood of murder, expressing skepticism but engaging with the theories.

Part II: The Legal Problem

Collaborates with Wimsey, discussing the legal implications and evidence in the case.

Crossroads

Engages in conversation with Wimsey about the case, expresses skepticism about the murder theory, and accompanies Wimsey to Crofton.

A Tale of Two Spinsters

Accompanies Wimsey; his brisk questioning is gently suppressed to avoid disrupting the flow of information.

XIII: Hallelujah

Accompanies Wimsey to interview Rev. Hallelujah Dawson, asks about Simon Dawson's children, and comments on Mary Whittaker's character.

XIV: Sharp Quillets of the Law

Raises the point about where the money goes if the great-niece is excluded, and later reminds the group that no murder has been proven yet.

XV: Temptation of St. Peter

Receives Mrs. Forrest's call and coordinates with Wimsey.

XVII: The Country Lawyer's Story

Conducts tedious solicitor interviews; receives Murbles's note but is busy; reflects on the case and his encounter with Miss Climpson.

XVIII: The London Lawyer's Story

Parker listens intently to Mr. Trigg's story, noting the significance of the scar and the timing of events.

Part III: The Medico-Legal Problem

Collaborates with Wimsey, discussing the case and receiving news of a leak.

XIX: Gone Away

Discusses the case with Wimsey, points out that Mary Whittaker was in Kent with Vera Findlater during the Gotobed incidents, and coordinates the search for the missing women.

XX: Murder

Investigates Mary Whittaker's disappearance, gathers photographs, and leads the search at Shelly Head.

XXI: By What Means?

Coordinates the investigation, receives news of Hallelujah Dawson's arrest, and instructs the press to portray Dawson as the suspect.

XXII: A Case of Conscience

Mentioned as being with Lord Peter at Crow's Beach; Miss Climpson addresses a letter to him at the police station.