Gorilla at Large

A pragmatic policeman who oversees the investigation and anchors the procedural side of the case. He weighs alibis and motives, guiding the inquiry with steady authority while the carnival chaos swirls around him.

A seasoned investigator who collaborates with carnival staff to sift through clues. He navigates red herrings and tries to discern truth from deception amid a web of motives.

A detective character who becomes entangled in the case as tensions rise around Morse’s death. He works to separate fact from fiction while considering the suspects within the carnival world.

The carnival’s owner whose jealousy and history of dark secrets drive much of the conflict. He pushes the show for profit while navigating threats, blackmail, and old wounds that color his actions.

The carnival barker promoted to a gorilla-costume performer, seeking higher pay and a future with Audrey. He faces suspicion as the investigation unfolds and ultimately works to uncover the truth behind the deception.

A trapeze artist who uses charm to manipulate others and orchestrate the staged romance. She is the mastermind behind the deception and the murder, driven by jealousy and a willingness to bend rules for personal gain.

The main attraction, trained to perform with the show. He becomes a tool in the murder plot, involved in a dangerous chase through the carnival. In the finale, the gorilla drops Laverne safely at the side of the roller coaster and then dies in a hail of bullets.

The crooked concessionaire whose murder triggers the investigation. His death ties the carnivalesque world to blackmail and hidden debts, fueling the motive for the crimes.

Joey’s fiancée who fears his falling for Laverne and worries about his plans to leave the carnival. She represents the ordinary life outside the spectacle and adds emotional stakes to the conflict.

Goliath’s trainer and ex-husband of Laverne, whose past becomes part of the murder mystery. He is suspected due to his connections and the manipulation surrounding Laverne.