Bernard Thoreau

Bernard Thoreau (appearing as Judge Thoreau) is a central character featured in Season 1 of Criminal Case.

Duties
As the judge of Aecrudia's primary court service, Thoreau's main role in the game is to sentence the killers and bring justice to the city at the end of each case in Aecrudia. The sentence Thoreau issues depends on the severity of the crime, the mental health of the killer, the motives for the murder, how much false testimony the killer gave out during the investigation, just to name a few.

Appearance
A judge of 64 years of age, Thoreau has dark brown eyes and long grey hair. As the judge, he dons a long green judge's robe with golden designs. Underneath the robe, he wears a white shirt and black necktie with a green vest. Other than that, he wears brown gloves and carries a law book.

Gameplay
The player may choose Lawson from their list of "teammates" (friends who play Criminal Case and are recruited to the player's team, as well as Leopold, Velma, Feodora, Fredric, Basil, Wilfred, Opal, and Otis to join the investigation of each crime scene (in any Memories of the Past case) and provide hint bonuses. He is available as a 5-hint partner.