Ronan O'Connor

Ronan O'Connor was and still is a detective. He was shot dead while trying to stop a murder committed by the Bell Killer.

Ronan has seven bullet holes in his torso and always wears a suit, tie, vest and his ever-fashionable fedora. Ronan looks just as good in the afterlife as he did when he was alive. Oh, and let's not forget his phantom cigarettes. Ronan is also semi-transparent.

According to the local paper, Ronan was a bit of a clumsy cop, and this determination serves him well in the afterlife. Here's an example:

Salem Detective Ronan O'Connor was acquitted today following allegations of using excessive force to detain a murder suspect at Sam's Bar last April. O'Connor had been accused of breaking one of the suspect's arms while restraining him. An internal affairs investigation found O'Connor not guilty of all charges, saying he followed procedure to the letter. A representative for the Salem Police Department stressed that use of force by officers is only permitted in exceptional circumstances, and O'Connor's actions last April had been justified.

Ronan grew up as a street thief. As such, he has a particular perspective on the world that is often not shared by those from higher social backgrounds. He brings his experience from his rough childhood to his work as a detective for the Salem Police Department. Ronan himself is a man of strong determination, having endured "beatings, backstabbings, disrespect that most people wouldn't see in ten lifetimes." Despite his many years on the force, Ronan was disliked by many police officers, primarily Baxter due to his criminal past, which extends to 2 accounts of carjacking, grand larceny, assault with a deadly weapon, etc. It is clear that Ronan has endured many hardships and has become hardened and bitter by them. Before being killed, Ronan seemed to have an arrogant and overconfident streak, as he ignored orders for backup and preferred to catch the hooded figure himself, something that ultimately leads to his death and being trapped in Dusk.

As a ghost, Ronan possesses many supernatural abilities that aid him in his quest and allow him to use his considerable investigative skills in ways that a living, physical detective could not. Following his death, Ronan is now a non-physical, incorporeal being. He cannot be perceived in any way by human senses, however when he passes through a person he can give them a slight chill. His new state serves as both a weakness and a strength, as he cannot directly interact with the physical world or physical objects as a normal detective could, however it also makes him invulnerable to physical attacks, allows him to walk in any environment without being seen or heard, and effortlessly pass through virtually any object, person, or wall within a building, allowing him to get to places faster than any living being.

Another benefit of his incorporeality is his ability to take possession of living beings. Those he possesses are completely unaware of his presence within them. Unlike conventional possession, Ronan cannot directly control or animate the people he inhabits. He does, however, gain access to their senses of sight and hearing, allowing him to listen to their conversations and look through their eyes. He also has some telepathic abilities while inside a person, being able to read their minds for information and plant suggestions within their minds to make them think about a particular topic. Additionally, while possessing a human, Ronan cannot be seen by demons.

Another of Ronan's powers is his ability to execute demons. He does this by sneaking up behind them, jumping into their "bodies" and tearing them apart from the inside out.

Ronan also appears to possess an eidetic memory; able to recall information clearly and organize the information to complete his research.

As Ronan's powers evolve, he gains the ability to instantly teleport short distances. He becomes telekinetic in the sense that he can interact with the physical world to a limited degree, such as causing poltergeists by short-circuiting a stove. He also develops psychic abilities; he is able to pick up psychic impressions called "memory residue" in order to incorporate memories into an investigation. Thanks to this, he can view the past as if it were a movie and deduce exactly what happened at a given crime scene.

Ronan's service weapon used to kill him could be a Smith and Wesson SW1911 or a Springfield Armory 1911. Ronan is a heavy smoker and is always seen with a cigarette in his mouth, even as a ghost. Ronan is right-handed, but wears his watch on his right wrist. Ronan O'Connor's first and last name are of Irish origin. Ronan may have been raised Catholic, although his past and attitude don't show it. In the scene Ronan is around 5'8 (172.7 cm) tall and weighs around 170 lbs (77 kg).