Professor Coram

Professor Coram is a fictional character in the Sherlock Holmes stories created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He is the employer of Willoughby Smith, the victim of the murder that is the subject of the episode. Professor Coram is a respected academic and administrator, and is known for his intelligence and his kindness. He is a key figure in the episode, and plays an important role in helping Holmes to solve the case.