Sleepy Hollow High

A wary, rational New York City constable who travels to Sleepy Hollow to investigate a string of decapitations. He relies on logical deduction, though he must contend with a community steeped in superstition. His pursuit of truth drives the investigation as danger escalates.

Baltus Van Tassel’s daughter, whom Ichabod finds himself drawn to. She is intelligent and resilient, navigating a web of secrets tied to her family’s legacy. Her presence anchors the human drama at the heart of the mystery and its revelations.

A wealthy elder whose estate and influence make him a focal point of the town’s intrigues. He wields status to protect his family’s position, even as past sins threaten the community. His actions become central to the conspiracy that fuels the Horseman’s rampage.

Jonathan Masbath, an orphan who is taken in by Ichabod. He embodies loyalty and courage in the face of violence, forming a bond with the detective as danger intensifies. His trust in Ichabod highlights the human cost of the mystery.

The town notary who has access to critical information about the will and hidden relationships. He becomes entangled in the plot and makes a desperate choice under pressure, illustrating how information can be weaponized.

A church leader who helps marshal the town’s defenses and then tries to discredit Ichabod. His authority is challenged as the plot advances, revealing how religious institutions can be used to manipulate public opinion. He represents the old order under threat.

A widow whose violent death triggers the investigation and whose ties to the town’s past reveal a deeper conspiracy. Her murder underscores the stakes of the inheritance and power struggle in Sleepy Hollow.

A wealthy landowner whose secret marriage and contested will spark the deadly scheme. His legacy becomes a target in the struggle for control of the estate, linking wealth to murder.

The legendary undead rider whose power is manipulated by the conspirators and later broken by Ichabod’s pursuit of truth. The Horseman embodies fear and the corruption of power, acting as both weapon and symbol of the village’s buried history.