David Farris (played by John Ritter) is a protagonist in Lethal Vows.
A physician who murders his wives via poisoning driven by jealousy. He maintains a caring facade while keeping a sinister computerized journal, rushes his second wife's cremation, and is convicted of first-degree murder after his ex-wife helps the police uncover his crimes. Ellen Farris (played by Marg Helgenberger) is a protagonist in Lethal Vows.
David's ex-wife who survives poisoning but suffers kidney failure. Recognizing similar symptoms in Lorraine, she warns them and later aids the police in investigating the murder, ultimately helping secure David's conviction. Lorraine Farris (played by Megan Gallagher) appears in Lethal Vows.
David's second wife and a councillor. She falls ill with symptoms matching Ellen's and is murdered by David via cyanide. Her sudden death and quick cremation trigger the investigation that exposes David. Rick Mauser (played by Lawrence Dane) appears in Lethal Vows.
Catherine Moray (played by Kim Huffman) appears in Lethal Vows.
Sarah Farris (played by Jessica Bowman) appears in Lethal Vows.
One of David and Ellen's daughters. Mentioned only in the opening scene leaving with her father, with no further plot involvement. Judge Eadie (played by Johnie Chase) appears in Lethal Vows.
Joe Betullo (played by John Boylan) appears in Lethal Vows.
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Characters
David Farris
(played by John Ritter) — protagonist
A physician who murders his wives via poisoning driven by jealousy. He maintains a caring facade while keeping a sinister computerized journal, rushes his second wife's cremation, and is convicted of...
Ellen Farris
(played by Marg Helgenberger) — protagonist
David's ex-wife who survives poisoning but suffers kidney failure. Recognizing similar symptoms in Lorraine, she warns them and later aids the police in investigating the murder, ultimately helping se...
Lorraine Farris
(played by Megan Gallagher) — supporting
David's second wife and a councillor. She falls ill with symptoms matching Ellen's and is murdered by David via cyanide. Her sudden death and quick cremation trigger the investigation that exposes Dav...
Rick Mauser
(played by Lawrence Dane) — supporting
Catherine Moray
(played by Kim Huffman) — supporting
Sarah Farris
(played by Jessica Bowman) — supporting
One of David and Ellen's daughters. Mentioned only in the opening scene leaving with her father, with no further plot involvement.
Judge Eadie
(played by Johnie Chase) — minor
Joe Betullo
(played by John Boylan) — minor
Mark Lunger
(played by Ken James) — minor
Bob Grace
(played by Dave Nichols) — minor
Graham Farris
(played by Miko Hughes) — supporting
David and Lorraine's son. He witnesses his mother's death at home, becoming an accidental witness to the crime and a central figure in the family's tragedy.
News Anchor
(played by Ola Sturik) — minor
Funeral Minister
(played by Kevin Hicks) — minor
Desk Sergeant
(played by Tony Meyler) — minor
Detective Kendricks
(played by Derwin Jordan) — minor
Tom Shelton
(played by Martin Doyle) — minor
Dr. Merrick
(played by Alan Jordan) — minor
Danielle Farris
(played by Madeline Zima) — supporting
One of David and Ellen's daughters. Mentioned only in the opening scene with no further plot involvement.
Noreen Summers
(played by Sandra Caldwell) — supporting
Dr. Addington
(played by Brenda Bazinet) — supporting
Story Analysis
A doctor's pattern of poisoning wives to marry new partners
