A newspaper editor and Tom's close friend who adopted Tom's daughter, Jill. He attempted to sway public opinion during Tom's imprisonment and fears revealing the truth would harm Jill. He later comments on the film's central theme.
Sullivan remains connected to Tom despite the long imprisonment and its consequences.
Sullivan is identified as Tom's close friend and tried unsuccessfully to change public opinion in Tom's favour during his incarceration.
Their professions place them within the same newspaper and investigative context.
Sullivan is a newspaper editor, while Peter is described as a junior reporter investigating Tom's case.
Sullivan provides the film's closing interpretation of Fred's death.
In the epilogue, Sullivan comments on the killing of Fred and explains why it is called a murder in reverse.
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