Esther Lesser — Killer: A Journal of Murder Character Profile

About Esther Lesser

Henry Lesser's wife. Her marriage is briefly explored, highlighting her struggle to comprehend the violent and nihilistic criminals her husband encounters. She serves as a sounding board for Henry's confidences regarding Panzram's outlook.

Character Facts

Played by

Cara Buono

Appears in

Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Killer: A Journal of Murder

• Carl Panzram (James Woods)
• Henry Lesser (Robert Sean Leonard)
• Woman in Speakeasy (Lili Taylor)
• Elizabeth Wyatt (Ellen Greene)
• R.G. Greiser (Robert John Burke)
• Sam Lesser (Jeffrey DeMunn)
• Old Henry Lesser (Harold Gould)
• Warden Quince (Richard Riehle)
• Dr. Karl Menninger (John Bedford Lloyd)
• Teenaged Carl Panzram (Seth Romatelli)
• Additional Voice (voice) (Nicholas Guest)
• Warden Charles Casey (Steve Forrest)