Sinner Take All

A newspaper reporter turned lawyer hired to locate Lampier's daughter Lorraine. He is relentless, analytical, and morally persistent, using legal savvy and journalistic instinct to pierce a web of crime. His attraction to Lorraine grows as he uncovers the truth behind the murders and motives driving the case.

Lampier's daughter thrust into danger, torn between family wealth and the threats that trail her. She is resilient, perceptive, and wary of those who claim to protect her. Her relationship with Ernie evolves as the case edges toward its deadly revelations.

Lorraine's perpetually drunk brother, whose reckless lifestyle and disturbances pull him deeper into the web of murder and intrigue. His fate escalates the urgency of uncovering the truth and protecting the family.

Lampier son who appears dead after a car crash but is later found alive, embedding a sense of misdirection and danger within the family. His true status and loyalties remain central to the investigation.

The wealthy, influential patriarch whose death precipitates the central conflict and the race for control of the estate. His fortune casts a long shadow over every action in the story.

Owner of the nightclub where much of the city's nightlife collides with crime. His establishment serves as a key arena for manipulation and deceit among the characters.

Former editor turned schemer who orchestrates the plan to secure the Lampier estate. His greed and calculated moves drive the plot toward a fatal climax.

MacKelvey's wife, whose interest in financial security and social standing motivates her involvement in the escalating plot. Her actions reveal the personal costs of wealth-driven scheming.

Homicide captain who leads the investigation into the string of deaths tied to the Lampier family. His presence anchors the procedural aspects of the noir drama.

Medical professional involved in the early stages of the investigation, providing expert input that helps verify events and motives behind the death and poisoning elements.