The characters / Recurring character
Henry Payton
Henry Payton is recorded in 2 distinct storys.
Both Castle Rock novels identify Henry Payton as Alan Pangborn's State Police contact in charge at the Oxford barracks.
Stories and supporting passages
Needful Things
Read the passage Spoilers · Story context
During most of this, Castle Rock’s Finest stood around feeling like bumps on a log. Henry Payton joined Alan on the sidelines during the conclusion of the oddly delicate ballet known as On-Scene Investigation. “Lousy damned way to spend a Sunday afternoon,” he said. Alan nodded. “I’m sorry the head moved on you.
Both Castle Rock novels identify Henry Payton as Alan Pangborn's State Police contact in charge at the Oxford barracks.
The Dark Half
Read the passage Spoilers · Story context
The county coroner would be here. Henry Payton from the Oxford State Police Barracks would be here. The photographer and the technicians from the Attorney General’s Capital Crimes Division probably wouldn’t be—unless there happened to be a couple of them in the area already on another case—but they would arrive shortly after.
Both Castle Rock novels identify Henry Payton as Alan Pangborn's State Police contact in charge at the Oxford barracks.