Christine Collins (played by Angelina Jolie) is a protagonist in Changeling.
Single mother who fights the corrupt LAPD after her son Walter goes missing. She exposes the police's attempt to pass off an impostor as her son, endures wrongful psychiatric commitment, and successfully challenges police authority through media campaigns and a city council hearing. Captain J.J. Jones (played by Jeffrey Donovan) appears in Changeling.
Corrupt LAPD captain who pressures Christine into accepting an impostor as her son. He orchestrates her wrongful psychiatric commitment to silence her and is eventually suspended following a city council investigation. Detective Lester Ybarra (played by Michael Kelly) appears in Changeling.
LAPD detective who investigates the Wineville ranch murders. He interviews victim Sanford Clark, uncovers evidence of child abductions and murders, and helps validate Christine's claims about the impostor boy. Chief James E. Davis (played by Colm Feore) appears in Changeling.
Chief of the LAPD and leader of the Gun Squad, accused of severe corruption and extrajudicial practices. He faces demotion after the city council investigates his department's misconduct. Dr. Jonathan Steele (played by Denis O'Hare) appears in Changeling.
Psychiatrist at the county hospital who wrongfully diagnoses Christine as delusional. He coerces her into taking medication and attempts to force a false confession to secure her release, facilitating the LAPD's cover-up. Gordon Northcott (played by Jason Butler Harner) appears in Changeling.
Serial killer who operated a ranch where he abducted and murdered young boys, including Walter Collins. Captured by the RCMP after fleeing to Canada, he is convicted and sentenced to death but refuses to confirm his victim's fate.
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Characters
Christine Collins
(played by Angelina Jolie) — protagonist
Single mother who fights the corrupt LAPD after her son Walter goes missing. She exposes the police's attempt to pass off an impostor as her son, endures wrongful psychiatric commitment, and successfu...
Captain J.J. Jones
(played by Jeffrey Donovan) — supporting
Corrupt LAPD captain who pressures Christine into accepting an impostor as her son. He orchestrates her wrongful psychiatric commitment to silence her and is eventually suspended following a city coun...
Detective Lester Ybarra
(played by Michael Kelly) — supporting
LAPD detective who investigates the Wineville ranch murders. He interviews victim Sanford Clark, uncovers evidence of child abductions and murders, and helps validate Christine's claims about the impo...
Chief James E. Davis
(played by Colm Feore) — supporting
Chief of the LAPD and leader of the Gun Squad, accused of severe corruption and extrajudicial practices. He faces demotion after the city council investigates his department's misconduct.
Dr. Jonathan Steele
(played by Denis O'Hare) — supporting
Psychiatrist at the county hospital who wrongfully diagnoses Christine as delusional. He coerces her into taking medication and attempts to force a false confession to secure her release, facilitating...
Gordon Northcott
(played by Jason Butler Harner) — supporting
Serial killer who operated a ranch where he abducted and murdered young boys, including Walter Collins. Captured by the RCMP after fleeing to Canada, he is convicted and sentenced to death but refuses...
Key Relationships
Christine Collins → Gordon Northcott
(related)
Gordon Northcott → Christine Collins
(related)
Detective Lester Ybarra → Chief James E. Davis
(Professional Internal Investigator Vs. Corrupt Superior)
Captain J.J. Jones → Detective Lester Ybarra
(Conflict Conscientious Investigator)
Captain J.J. Jones → Dr. Jonathan Steele
(Alliance Institutional Collaborators)
Captain J.J. Jones → Chief James E. Davis
(Alliance Corrupt Leadership)
