Stuart Richards is a gay music graduate student at Columbia University who has schizophrenia and studied with one of the murdered professors. Steve suspects him of being the serial killer, discovers letters in his apartment, and confronts him during a sexual encounter in Morningside Park, where Richards attempts to stab him before being taken into custody.
Ettinger professor who spares Andrea due to her resemblance to a former lover. He reveals the staff uses classical music to control students and provides Andrea with an audio tape to play over the loudspeaker system to protect her.
Roger is Steve's friend and a former participant in the nighttime races. Alongside Buddy, he turns his attention toward a possible music career, helping create the circumstances through which Steve meets Tina. His departure from racing contributes to Steve's sense that the life he once shared with friends has become solitary.
Sinister director of ARC and the secret lab. He orchestrates Carl's murder, resurrects him as a cyborg for unethical projects, and serves as the main villain.
Richard Cox has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Signature works include Zombie High, Cruising, Once Again. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.