Description
Gilbert Ross held the position of head forensic coroner at the Royal Investigative Service, consistently maintaining a professional demeanor. He was frequently seen in turtleneck sweaters and a lab coat, with short white hair and piercing blue eyes. Professionally supportive, especially toward investigator Keith Flick, he offered counsel on personal matters like coping with the anniversary of Keith's sister Erika's death, all while concealing a persistent smoking habit.
Ross harbored dissociative identity disorder, fracturing into two distinct personas. His daytime identity functioned as the respected coroner; his nighttime self emerged as a ruthless, sadistic killer. After committing murders, he triggered a psychological "reset" to suppress memories of his violence, a fragmentation enabling him to evade detection for years. His brutality involved torturing victims, prolonging their suffering, and employing psychological manipulation.
His criminal history included the murder of his father, Albert Puzo, head of military research into living weapons. Ross slit Albert's throat when Albert adopted ethical objections mirroring those of Keith Flick's father. Ross also developed an obsessive fixation on Keith's sister Erika, torturing and dissecting her despite professing love. He preserved her body, Albert's, and others—at least 37 victims discovered in total—within a hidden laboratory beneath the Royal Investigative Service headquarters.
Ross meticulously manipulated events to psychologically torment Keith Flick. He exploited Keith's investigation into the Killer B case, orchestrating scenarios designed to push Keith toward committing murder. His ultimate goal involved forcing Keith to kill him, believing this act would annihilate Keith's rational principles. In confrontations, Ross emphasized their shared trait of manipulation, though Keith vehemently rejected the comparison.
His obsession with Erika extended to others; he noted investigator Lily Hoshina's physical resemblance to her. Ross leveraged this likeness tactically, kidnapping Hoshina as bait during his final confrontation with Keith. Following his defeat, Ross experienced profound despair as Erika's presence in his mind vanished, stating "she's finally dead" before proceeding with his endgame.
Ross viewed childhood manipulation as a form of hypnosis, asserting children believe anything they wish to hear. This philosophy guided his actions at Jaula Blanca, where he led the attack that destroyed the facility and killed Keith's father. He deemed killing essential to his survival, declaring "I have to kill in order to survive" when explaining his motivations.
In his final moments, Ross deliberately provoked Keith into shooting him, aiming to corrupt Keith's ethical code. His focus centered on experiencing "the ultimate moment" – the purported four seconds of brain function after a fatal gunshot wound. This act culminated his role as an antagonist operating within the investigative system while orchestrating profound violence.
Ross harbored dissociative identity disorder, fracturing into two distinct personas. His daytime identity functioned as the respected coroner; his nighttime self emerged as a ruthless, sadistic killer. After committing murders, he triggered a psychological "reset" to suppress memories of his violence, a fragmentation enabling him to evade detection for years. His brutality involved torturing victims, prolonging their suffering, and employing psychological manipulation.
His criminal history included the murder of his father, Albert Puzo, head of military research into living weapons. Ross slit Albert's throat when Albert adopted ethical objections mirroring those of Keith Flick's father. Ross also developed an obsessive fixation on Keith's sister Erika, torturing and dissecting her despite professing love. He preserved her body, Albert's, and others—at least 37 victims discovered in total—within a hidden laboratory beneath the Royal Investigative Service headquarters.
Ross meticulously manipulated events to psychologically torment Keith Flick. He exploited Keith's investigation into the Killer B case, orchestrating scenarios designed to push Keith toward committing murder. His ultimate goal involved forcing Keith to kill him, believing this act would annihilate Keith's rational principles. In confrontations, Ross emphasized their shared trait of manipulation, though Keith vehemently rejected the comparison.
His obsession with Erika extended to others; he noted investigator Lily Hoshina's physical resemblance to her. Ross leveraged this likeness tactically, kidnapping Hoshina as bait during his final confrontation with Keith. Following his defeat, Ross experienced profound despair as Erika's presence in his mind vanished, stating "she's finally dead" before proceeding with his endgame.
Ross viewed childhood manipulation as a form of hypnosis, asserting children believe anything they wish to hear. This philosophy guided his actions at Jaula Blanca, where he led the attack that destroyed the facility and killed Keith's father. He deemed killing essential to his survival, declaring "I have to kill in order to survive" when explaining his motivations.
In his final moments, Ross deliberately provoked Keith into shooting him, aiming to corrupt Keith's ethical code. His focus centered on experiencing "the ultimate moment" – the purported four seconds of brain function after a fatal gunshot wound. This act culminated his role as an antagonist operating within the investigative system while orchestrating profound violence.