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WARNING: As this page discusses every killer on the show, their motives, their victims, all sorts of other characters, beware of unmarked spoilers.
Killers and Other Criminals
"It Never Entered My Mind"
Dr. Morgan
The TV Movies (Pre series)
The Cord Group
Frank Stevens, Anita Clifford, and Eric Walker
Played by: Ken Kercheval (Frank), Brynn Thayer (Anita), William Atherton (Eric)
J.D Gantry
Webber
Dr. Stern
Dr. Walters
Season 1
Father Morrissey
"Jane Doe"
Tony Gelson
Monty Emerson
The "Dr." Nash
Alex Ridlin
The Cop Burglars
Detectives Eugene Vickers,, Bob Cole, Jim Michaels, and Rick Hughes
Played by: John Beck (Eugene), Leon Rippy (Bob), Richard Grant (Jim), Michael McGrady (Rick)
Tommy Raffanti
Shanda
Patrick
Meg, Tim, and Karen
Meg Westin, Tim Rutland, and Karen Davis
Played by: Lisa Zane (Meg), Brett Cullen (Tim), Amy Yasbeck (Karen)
Baldwin the Magnificent
Cindy Martin
Bobbi Burton
Det. Ruggio
Lauren Ridegway
Chet Brooks
Harry and Max
Dr. Harvey
Leah and Franklin
Zimmer
Rick Bennett
Bobby Rebetta
Regina Baylor
Sister Regina
The Individuals
Joseph Strega, Councilman Fletcher, and Mr. Smith
Played by: Michael Mac Rae (Joseph), Joseph Hacker (Fletcher), JG Hertzler (Mr. Smith)
Season 2
Nadine
Jennifer Sweeney
Jennifer Sweeney
Played by: Khrystyne Haje
- One-Steve Limit: It's merely a coincidence that she shares her last name with the Sweeneys from Seasons 5/6.
- You Killed My Father: Bumped off everyone at the Malone Foundation because her father died waiting for the blood pressure medication they provided at their free clinics.
Irene Stanton
The Robert Stanton Plot
Robert Stanton, Marilyn Kramer, and Peter Kincaid
Played by: Ben Masters (Robert), Victoria Jackson (Marilyn), Raymond O'Connor (Peter)
Ralph McReedy
The Three Ex-Husbands
Tom Larson, Dick Douglass, and Harry Gelson Esq
Played by: Tim Ryan (Tom), Sal Viscuso (Dick), David Naughton (Harry)
The CFO and the Wife
Agent Wheeler
The Harry and Walter Models
Archer, PI
Bonnie Valin
The Witness
Wallace Sterling
The Cream of Celery Thief
Genevieve Ducasse
Larry Macklin
Kieran Conley
Wayne and Butch
Moriah Thomas
Moriah Thomas
Cause of Death: Impalement through the torso with a broken piece of a wooden painting hanger
Played by: Julie Carmen
Ivan Brock
Savannah Bellows
Tonya Gilpin
Clete Kinley
Eddie Gault
Dr. Talbot
Capt. Schwarz
Captain Ronnie Schwartz
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the head with an oar
Played by: Robert Miranda
The "Lifeguard"
Larry Tivman
Cause of Death: Exact Cause of Death undetermined (Likely either drowning or nervous system failure via broken neck)
Played by: Uncredited actor
Lt. Buck
Lieutenant Lifeguard Buck Denton
Played by: Sam J. Jones
Elektra
Elektra
Played by: Janet Gunn
- Meaningful Name: She gets her name based on Baywatch actress Carmen Electra.
Kenny
Shady Glen Maternity Home
Henry Wexler, Kate and Roger Davis
Played by: Dwight Schultz (Henry), Kim Johnston Ulrich (Kate), Boyd Kestner (Roger)
Vincent Neal and Dr. Getz
Dr. Frye
Season 3
Ashley York
Ashley York
Played by: A. J. Langer
Ben Worrel
McPherson
McPherson (First name unknown)
Cause of Death: Injuries sustained in hit from a vehicle
Played by: Uncredited actor
Donna Fletcher
DA Purcell
Qwan Lok
Didi Harris
Det. Delaney
The Cop Killer
Dr. Harding
Dr. Dante
Tom Winston
Jennifer Stratton
Stan Macky
Nolan
Judge Greystone
Eddie Alcala
Eddie Alcala
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the chest
Played by: Gregory Scott Cummins
Dr. Trent
Jimmy Christopher
Craig Wohlman
Shauna Teague
Kitty Lynn
Kitty Lynn Hastings
Played by: Vicki Lawrence
Evan Houston
Season 4
Janine and Max
Daniel Brent
Peter Barrow
Julie Miller
The Casanova Killer
Michael Dern
Cause of Death: Blood loss via stab wound from an unknown type of shiv
Played by: John Schneider
The Coroner
Doctor Albert Blank
Played by: Kurt Fuller
Andrew King
Andrew King, Esq.
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound
Catherine Windsor
Catherine Windsor
Played by: Lesley Anne Down
- Mama Bear: A particularly screwed up example. Her multiple murders are all in an effort to protect her daughter.
- My Beloved Smother: Due to her own experiences with her husband abandoning her and Wendy, she decides the best way to protect her daughter and keep her fiancés from hurting her is to bump them off.
- Tampering with Food and Drink: Catherine made preparations to poison a bottle of red wine with cyanide and leave it as a wedding gift, ensuring Rick would drink it and that Wendy would not be harmed due to the fact that Wendy is allergic to red wine.
Dr. Donati
Jack and Gerry
Jack Peterson and Gerry Jackson
Cause of Death: Method unknown (Gerry)note
Played by: Josh Taylor (Jack), Stephen Lee (Gerry)
Tanya Wells
Peter Trent
Principal Morrison
Wolpert Trucking
Andrea Rivers, Vince and Malcolm
Played by: Anne Lockhart (Andrea), Billy Kane (Vince), Mike Jolly (Malcolm)
Darren Worthy
Dr. Ray Huxley
Dr. Christine Huxley
Nurse Murdico
Debbie and Jack Gardner
Deborah and Jack Gardner
Cause of Death: Drowning (Jack)
Played by: Jennifer Sommerfeld (Debbie), Spike Silver (Jack)
Edie
Dept. Ch. Nichols
Deputy Chief Clark Nichols
Played by: Creator/Richard Grant
Det. Eggers
Laura Manning
Betty Manning
Dr. Reed
Doctor Gavin Reed
Played by: Dwight Schultz
Stephanie Hitcher
Dave Chambers
Dr. Everden
Claire and Max
Candy Zarkin
Season 5
Councilman Watson
Captain Pike
Sally Tremont
Nurse Botsford
Harry Fellows
Agent Kesler
The Hosts and the Producer
Larry Duggin, Lucy Caruso, and Tom Grant
Played by: Ian Ogilvy (Larry), Mary Frann (Lucy), Todd Susman (Tom)
Mary Ann Eagin
Noelle Andrew
Emerson Horn
Emerson Horn
Played by: Don Most
The Caterers
Willie Andrews, Cynthia Bennett, Fred McCaron and Helen Froelich
Played by: David L Lander (Willie), Erin Moran (Cynthia), Conrad Janis (Fred), Leslie Easterbrook (Helen)
ADA Ellison
Season 6
The Newlyweds
Cindy Kobler, née Garret and Philip Kobler
Played by: Stacey Travis (Cindy), David Sheinkopf (Philip)
Kay Ludlow
Archie Mullens
Mr. Rogin
Montana Mutual Insurance
Nick Owen, "Tab Vaughn"/Richard Frost, Justin Blair, Troy Griffin,
Cause of Death: Self inflicted bullet wound to the head (Nick Owen)
Played by: Skye Mc Kenzie (Richard), Darin Cooper (Troy) (Other actors uncredited or N/A)
Montana Mutual Clients
Tab Vaughn's Partner, Maxwell Hudson's Partner, Paul Kirkpatrick( Esq.), and Other unnamed clients
Played by: Eric Scott Woods (Paul), N/A for others
Kathleen Wolverton
Kathleen Wolverton
Played by: Claire Rankin
The Clown Killer
The Legionnaire's Heist Crew
Ariel, Herb Downey, and Phil Karp
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the chest (Phil)
Played by:
Evette and Officer Bravin
Evette and Officer Bravin
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound (Officer Bravin), Defenestration (Evette)
Played by: Laura Cayouette (Evette), Jason Hildebrandt (Officer)
Melanie Cooper
Dr. Delieb
Doctor Kate Delieb
Played by: Kathleen Quinlan
Season 7
Dr. Meyer
Lily Andrews
Clare Brantigan
Keith Dunn
"Dr." Wilson
Lou Tyler
Season 8
Nora
Abby Chadway
Claire Sheldrake
Maureen
The Drug Dealers
Preston Fontenot and Tate Boudreau
Cause of Death: (Tate)
Played by: John Micheal Morgan (Preston), Christopher Darga (Tate)
The TV Movies (Post Series)
The Novels
The Silent Partner
Freddy Meeks
Dan Marlowe
Dan Marlowe
Robin Mannerling
Jimmy Cale, AKA Robin Mannerling
Victims
"It Never Entered My Mind"
Administrator Havilland
Russell Havilland
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the head with a flashlight
Played by: James Cromwell
The TV Movies (Pre series)
Russel Cord
Dr. Drummond
Doctor Zachary Drummond
Cause of Death: Injuries sustained in fall from a restaurant balcony
Played by: Peter Scolari
Arms Dealer
Unnamed arms dealer
Cause of Death: Bullet wound to the heart
Played by: Uncredited actor
Senator Cabot
Senator Jackson Cabot
Cause of Death: Septicemia induced by infection with Staph infected blood
Played by: David Richards
The Moores
Katherine Moore and her unnamed adoptive parents
Cause of Death: Injuries sustained in vehicle accident (Parents), N/A (Katherine)*
Played by: Uncredited (Katherine), N/a (Parents)
Season 1
Mitch Riley
Mitch Riley
Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest via embolism caused by air injection into IV
Played by: Paul Borrillo
Nurse Marlowe
Sue Marlowe
Cause of Death: Injuries sustained in fall down a flight of stairs
Played by: Mary Beth Rikeman
Buddy Blake
Buddy Blake
Cause of Death: Punctured aorta via stab wound to the back with a pocket knife
Played by: Dom De Luise
The Elder Nash
Dale Harlan
Dale Harlan
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the abdominal aorta
Played by: Tupper Cullum
Det. Schroeder
Internal Affairs Detective Lloyd Schroeder
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound
Played by: Dennis Lipscomb
Claire
Robin Westlin
Madison
Roland Spear
Roland Spear
Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest via pacemaker disabled with an electric shock
Played by: William Katt
Nancy Barlow
Nancy Barlow
Cause of Death: Blood loss via stab wound to the back with a kitchen knife
Played by: Kathryn Layng
Prof. Edwards
Professor John Edwards
Cause of Death: Injuries sustained in fall from a bell tower
Played by: N/A
Sandy Hoyle
Mayor Ridgeway
Mayor George Ridegway
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the chest
Played by: Eric Pierpoint
"Chet Brooks"
Pauli Rupp
Cause of Death: Method unknown (Likely burn and vehicle crash injuries
Played by: Michael David Lally
Jordan Sanders
Dunbar
Martin Garfield
Martin Garfield
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the head with art piece
Played by: Allan Miller
Spengler
Greg
Season 2
Ernie Pitt
Ernie Pitt CPA
Cause of Death: Blood loss via stab wound to the heart with a steak knife
Played by: Sam Anderson
The Malone Foundation
Elton Malone, Alexander Damon, Christine Shaw, and Mort Slater
Cause of Death: Poisoning via tainted envelope glue flap (Elton), Suffocation via curare poisoning (Alex, Christine, and Mort)
Played by: Dakin Matthews (Elton), William Alexander Young (Alexander), Michelle Phillips (Christine), Ray Abruzzo (Mort)
Lorenzo Kotch
Lorenzo P. Kotch, Esq.
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the back of the head with a nightstick
Played by: Unknown actor
Joey Boland
Joseph "Joey" Boland
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the back of the head with a trophy
Played by: Gerrit Graham
William Bissell
"Mr. Johnson"
"Mr. Johnson"/Al Bartell, AKA Alfredo Bartolo, AKA Al "The Bomber" Bartles
Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest due to sabotaged heart sutures
Played by: Abe Vigoda
Hawkins PI and Mrs. Litvak
Charlie Hawkins, PI and Samantha Litvak
Cause of Death: Cyanide poisoning (combined with bullet wound to the chest with Charlie)
Played by: Bill Raulerson (Charlie), Glynis Barber (Samantha)
Dr. Valin
Doctor Elliott Valin
Cause of Death: Asphyxiation via overdose of laughing gas
Played by: Pernell Roberts
Harvey Wardell
Harvey Wardell
Cause of Death: Poisoning via inhalation of pesticides
Played by: Uncredited actor
Tommy Brackett
The Vampire Hunter and the Eligible Bachelors
Professor Desmond Manners, Vic Danton, and Terry Broadhurst
Cause of Death: Exsanguination via vampire bite
Played by: Uncredited actor (Desmond), Andrew Williams (Vic), Tim Dunigan (Terry)
Dixon Gallow
Dixon Gallow
Cause of Death: Poisoning via contact with towel laced with barium chloride and dimethyl sulfoxide
Played by: Beau Gravitte
The Perfect Couple Daters
Alex Forman and Jerome Koetchner
Cause of Death: Strangulation via hanging
Played by: Uncredited actor (Alex), N/A (Jerome)
"Artie"
Ralph Trager, AKA "R.T."
Cause of Death: Suicide by hanging
Played by: N/A
Rita Janson
Rita Janson
Cause of Death: Unclear (Likely blood loss due to slash wounds to the arms)
Played by:Yvette Napir
Wendy Hewitt
Wendy Hewitt
Cause of Death: Drowning in sea water
Played by: Uncredited actress
The Witnesses and the Boss
Harriet Lake, Mr. Alridge, and various unnamed witnesses
Cause of Death: Drowning in bathtub (Harriet), Injuries sustained in vehicle attack (Alridge and one unnamed witness), Burn injuries sustained in apartment fire (unnamed witness), injuries sustained in fall off of roof (unnamed witness
Played by: N/A
Beverly Moreland
Beverly Moreland
Cause of Death: Unexplained method resembling cardiac arrest
Played by: Uncredited actress
Noble Samson
Noble Samson
Cause of Death: Blood loss via stab wound to the back with a kitchen knife
Played by: Jason Carter
- Asshole Victim: A domestic abuser who beat on and cheated on his wife.
- Non-Indicative Name: Yeah, "noble" is the last word one could use to describe this blemish on humanity.
Season 3
Arthur York
Arthur York
Cause of Death: Drug overdose via capsules filled with diprosene pills
Played by: Arthur Taxier
Daryl Worrell
Daryl Worrel
Cause of Death: Blood loss via shotgun round to the head
Played by:
Vicki Fox
Vicki Fox
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the head with a rock
Played by: Kristen Dalton
Yuri Andropovich
Margie Karn
Marjorie "Margie" Ellen Karn
Cause of Death: Injuries sustained in 10 story fall
Played by: Uncredited actress
The Cop-killer's victims
Tony St. James, Tom Ames, Frank Barons, and several other unnamed officers
Cause of Death: Bullet wound
Played by: Jack Conley (Frank), Al Sapienza (Tom), N/A (Tony and other victims)
Gregory King
Troy
The Homeless of LA
"Patsy", Kevin Lewis, and 3 other victims
Played by: Jana Rains Austinson (Patsy), Michael Bofshever (Kevin), N/A (Other victims)
Bill Stratton
William "Bill" Stratton
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the chest
Played by: Robert Vaughn
The Stratton Twin
Dr. Hartman
Barbara Lake
Barbara Lake
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via hits to the head
Played by: Uncredited actress
Don Blaine
Marsha McArthur
Marsha McArthur
Cause of Death: Exact method unknown, likely blood loss via multiple slash wounds
Played by: Leila Kenzle
Sylvana Kent
Thomas Pitt
Carrie Snoake
Carl Burke
Preston Michaels
Raymond Bergman
Season 4
Doug Vogel
Douglas Quentin "Doug" Vogel
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the back
Played by: Brent Huff
The Burglar
Mr. Lyndstrom
Brandon Arthur Lyndstrom
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the chest
Played by: Uncredited actor
Ray Dinino
Sean Farlow
Sean Farlow
Cause of Death: Sharp force trauma via slash wound to the head with an ice skate
Played by: Mark Derwin
The Casanova Killer's Victims
Carol Malone, Linda Morris, Cindy Neville, Sandra Leggett, and Elizabeth Martley
Cause of Death: Blood loss via multiple puncture wounds to the torso with an ice pick
Played by: N/A (Carol, Linda and Cindy), Uncredited actress (Sandra), Laura Interval (Elizabeth)
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the chest
Played by:
Wendy's Fiancés
Darren Lomax and Brian Wolford
Cause of Death: Injuries sustained via attack with a car (Darren), Bullet wound (Brian)
Played by: N/A
Ray Donovan
Dean Stroll
Fred Talisker
Fred Talisker
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blows to the head with a brick
Played by: Spike Silver
Lou Kupfer
Lou Kupfer
Cause of Death: Drug overdose via injection of phenotonin into bicarbonate IV
Played by: Bob Minor
The Drunk Driver
Unnamed Drunk Driver
Cause of Death: Injuries sustained in vehicle crash
Played by: N/A
Melanie Bell
Melanie Bell
Cause of Death: Embolism induced by injection of air into the bloodstream
Played by: Saxon Trainor
Mr. Delvecchio
Ron Swanson, AKA Pete Delvecchio
Cause of Death: Bullet wound to the forhead with a MAC-10 SMG
Played by: uncredited actor
Bruce Hilton
Bruce Hilton
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the back of the head
Played by: Mark Hutter
The Malibu Madam
Kirsten Foxx
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the head with an ashtray
Played by: Theresa Saldana
Judge Shepherd
Dr. Nordoff
Doctor Gregory Nordoff
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via two blows to the right rear hemisphere with an unknown object
Played by: David Purdham
Jane Ellington
Jane Ellington
Cause of Death: Blood loss via throat slashed with a scalpel
Played by: Tricia O Neil, Stacie Randall (Younger)
Paula McCarthy
Paula McCarthy
Cause of Death: Multiple blunt force injuries
Played by: N/A
Dr. Spindler
Lou Reynolds
Lou Reynolds
Cause of Death: Bullet wound to the chest with a sniper rifle
Played by: HM Wynant (via stock footage)
The year was 1973, and Lou Reynolds was taking his daughter Tina to the zoo on October 7th.
Stella Carter
Stella Carter
Cause of Death: Undeterminednote
Played by: Beverly Garland
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Mickey McShane
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the head with a lamp
Played by: Uncredited actor
Claire Reed
Doctor Claire Reed
Cause of Death: Blood loss via stab wound to the back with a kitchen knife
Played by: Teri Austin
Mrs. Grimes
Cause of Death: Blood loss via stab wound to the chest
Played by:
Dr. Morrisay
Capt. Manners
Captain Ron Manners
Cause of Death: Central nervous system failure via broken neck
Played by: Eric Gustavson
Elliott Whitfield
Susan Huckaby
Susan Huckaby (formerly Susan Conrad, maiden name unknown)
Cause of Death: Drowning via sabotaged pool cover
Played by: Charlene Fernetz
Season 5
Mrs. Watson
Janet Watson
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound
Played by:
Det. Stang
Allison Porter
Victoria Larkin
Larry Dobbs
Desmond Conway
Desmond Conway
Cause of Death: Adverse reaction to combination of anti-allergen and antibiotics
Played by: Lorenzo Newton
Julia Brush
Rachel Woodrall
Paige Jennings
Kim
"Kim"
Cause of Death: Nervous system failure via broken neck
Played by:
Bruce
The Mime
Cause of Death: Blood loss via stab wound to the chest with a kitchen knife
Played by:
Spleen
"Spleen" (Real name unknown)
Cause of Death: Broken neck and skull fractures via motorcycle crash and sabotaged helmet
Played by:
Gordon Gonza
Spring Dano
Art Amador
Martin Beckman, A.K.A. Art Amador
Cause of Death: Suffocation via smothering with a pillow
Played by: William Christopher
Karin Hatcher
Karin Hatcher
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blows to the head with a water pitcher
Played by: Christopher Norris
Pierce Maxwell
Pierce Maxwell
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via bow to the head with a frying pan
Played by: Race Nelson
Uncle David
Dr. Embry
Mary Montgomery
Mary Montgomery
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the chest
Played by: Kathie Lee Gifford
Freddie
Freddie Myers
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the back of the head with a crowbar
Played by:
Matt Thomas
Matt Thomas
Cause of Death: Internal bleeding induced by overdose of blood thinners
Played by: Scott Layne
Cliff
Cause of Death: Complications via salmonella poisoning
Played by:
Season 6
Wayde Garrett
Wayde Garrett
Cause of Death: Anaphylactic shock via wine laced with phenelzine and consumption of cheese combined with asthma inhaler
Played by: Patrick Duffy
Cause of Death:
Played by:
Jim and Sid
Jim Rothman and Sid Abernathy
Cause of Death: Blood loss via stab wound to the chest with a letter opener
Played by: Rich Cooper (Jim), Sid's actor uncredited
Victims of Montana Mutual Insurance
Doctor Celeste Kirkpatrick, Tab Vaughn, and Maxwell Hudson
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the chest (Celeste and Maxwell), blunt force trauma via blow to the head with a fire poker (Tab)
Played by: Uncredited actors
Mass Shooting Victims
Victims of the mass shooting
Cause of Death: Bullet wounds
Played by: N/A
The Witnesses at the development
Paul Foster, Charles Harris
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound to the back (Paul), Nervous system failure by neck broken in fall (Charles)
Played by: Kevin E West (Charles)
The Clown Killer's Victims
Cause of Death:
Played by:
Alex Vander
The Masked Magician
The Organ Donors
Milton Wilder and Laurette Stipe
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wounds to the chest (Milton) and back (Laurette)
Played by: Richard Tanner (Milton) , Spice Williams Crosby (Laurette)
Terminal Patients
Cause of Death:
Played by:
Season 7
Andy Baxter
Andy Baxter
Cause of Death: Blood loss via stab wound to the back with a knife
Played by: Chris Tallman
Lou Summers
Lou Summers
Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma via blow to the back of the head with a trophy
Played by: Dick Martin
Holly Harris
Frank Baumgart
Frank Baumgart
Cause of Death: Self inflicted suffocation via carbon monoxide fumes
Played by: Uncredited
Chester Chumley
Chester Chumley
Cause of Death: Blood loss via bullet wound with a sniper rifle
Played by: William Newman
Denise Steiner's "Mother"
Sharon Basevich
Cause of Death:
Played by:
Rene Fontenot
