A townsman who initially hides his claim of being attacked by a vampire. His subsequent death fuels public suspicion and mob violence against Herman Gleib.
Kringen's testimony and death intensify the inspector's struggle to explain the blood-loss cases.
Kringen reports that he was attacked by a vampire, and his later death becomes part of Brettschneider's investigation.
Otto appears to support Kringen's warning while the resulting fear helps conceal his own crimes.
Otto meets Kringen on the journey home and encourages him to tell the townspeople about his alleged attack.
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