A psychiatrist treating Alton Bennet for recurring nightmares about murdering his wife. He becomes the actual killer of Ruth Bennet, loses his session transcripts to Benson, makes a desperate deal to frame Merl, and is ultimately murdered by Benson.
Their employment relationship exposes Merl to the case and makes her vulnerable to suspicion.
Merl is identified as Dr. Redman's private secretary and works in his office.
Redman's professional access to Alton's nightmares supplies the murder's apparent blueprint.
Alton explains his recurring murder nightmares to psychiatrist Dr. Redman during treatment sessions.
Redman's hidden crime drives the investigation and later his confrontation with Benson.
Benson discovers Redman leaving the Bennet apartment after killing Ruth in the manner described by Alton's nightmares.
Cooper's investigation gradually exposes inconsistencies surrounding Redman.
Cooper participates in questioning Redman, during which the missing nightmare transcripts and Redman's head injury become relevant.
Their temporary alliance is based on mutual concealment and greed.
Benson and Redman make a deal to place the jewels in Merl's apartment and share the insurance payout.
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