Highly intelligent, charming and quick witted, Cross is a 38-year-old homicide detective from Southeast DC with an uncanny ability to dissect the intricacies of the human mind, particularly of killers. He’s a devoted, nurturing and protective black father who, after the death of his wife Maria, must keep his head above water as he faces his most challenging foe yet.  

Ben’s Chili Order: Spicy Chili Half Smoke, fries, and a drink.

Detective Alex Cross

Cross’s larger than life, loyal best friend and partner, John Sampson- with a booming laugh to match his enormous frame. Cross and Sampson view each other as brothers. While they don’t always agree, they will lay down their lives for each other and always have each other’s back.
Ben’s Chili Order: Jumbo Beef Dog with all the toppings, fries, and a drink.

John Sampson

The matriarch of the Cross family, Nana Mama is Cross’ grandmother who, after Maria died, stepped in to help hold the family together. She runs the house, helps take care of Damon
and Jannie, and tries to be there as Cross grieves. She’s magical, feisty, wise, and tough, and will be up at a quarter to five every morning to make breakfast for the family.
Ben’s Chili Order: Veggie Dog, no fries and a water.

Regina “Nana Mama” Cross

Damon is a clever 9-year-old boy who’s growing faster than a weed. Like his father, Damon is tall, strong-willed and curious. Like his mother, Damon is empathetic, a fantastic student and a gifted musician. In the aftermath of Maria’s death, Damon has especially been struggling. Cross knows no one will have a bigger impact on the type of man Damon will grow up to be than him. Ben’s Chili Order: Classic Junior Dog with all the toppings, fries, and a drink.

Damon Cross

Jannie is Cross’ witty 7-year-old jokester who loves to make Cross smile and piss Damon off. Jannie is very vocal about what she likes and doesn’t like — a quality that can get her on Nana Mama’s bad side. 
Ben’s Chili Order: Classic Junior Dog, no chili, extra fries.

Janelle “Jannie” Cross

Elle Montiero is an old friend of Cross, a former college basketball player, and the founder of a DC non-profit. They have an easy rapport and an undeniable attraction, but the potential for a serious relationship is questionable because of Cross’ baggage. Elle understands Cross is still grieving, and she wants to help him through this tough time, but she won’t stick around if she doesn’t see him start to fight for himself the way he fights for everyone else. Ben’s Chili Order: Veggie Dog with a Salad Bowl on the side.

Elle Montiero

Bobby Trey is a short, diesel fixer who’s cunning and fake smiles a lot. He’s a former DC cop who now works in private security, representing salacious, despicable people. He likes what he does. Does it for the money. He doesn’t care who gets hurt in the process. His only stipulation is, don’t put him at risk. Ben’s Chili Order: Prefers New Orleans-style food or wings with mumbo sauce.

Bobby Trey Abellard

Description: Kayla Craig is a smart, tough, and ambitious FBI agent who often joins forces with Cross. She’s a great professional ally,
but her motives and movements are questionable, raising eyebrows with Cross and others in DC. 

Ben’s Chili Order: Spicy Chili Half Smoke, fries, and a drink.

Kayla Craig

Ramsey is a savvy political operative who is a major DC power player. He’s charming, smart, gregarious and easy to like. Ramsey is capable of juicing the system and pulling strings to
protect himself and others like him. He has extraordinary reach and dirt on everyone who matters.
Ben’s Chili Order: Never heard of Ben’s Chili.

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Fan Boy Case File

The killer left Emir Goodspeed dead in his car, parked in a place where anyone could find him...with all of his hair shaved off his head. He wanted us to find him.

Emir's Car

Exhibit A

The last meal Emir Goodspeed ate was pork. But his family said that after he converted, he gave up meat and was very strict about it. So why would he eat meat as his last meal?

Last Meal

Exhibit B

The case report says that Emir died from an overdose. Something tells me there’s more to the story.

Natural Causes?

Exhibit C

We’ve uncovered a number of Emir’s acquaintances that have connections to Emir’s murder. We have to figure out what they know.

Acquaintances

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