Salvatore Zinzi Character Analysis in Monster

Zinzi is a current convict who testifies in Steve and King’s trial. Zinzi wants to get out of prison because he is afraid of being gang-raped, so he steals his cell-mate Bolden’s information about Mr. Nesbitt and reports it to a detective, using it to secure a deal for a lessened sentence before Bolden has the chance to do the same.

Salvatore Zinzi Character Timeline in Monster

The timeline below shows where the character Salvatore Zinzi appears in Monster. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Salvatore Zinzi takes the stand next. Questioned by Petrocelli—whom Briggs accuses of asking leading questions—Zinzi states that... (full context)

...and intended to call up a detective he knew to tell him about it until Zinzi did so first. (full context)

...at the crime scene. He questioned a few people he thought might know something until Zinzi called him and told him about Bolden, who told him about King and Bobo Evans.... (full context)

...handed it off to the medical examiners. Williams and Karyl eventually got a call from Zinzi in Riker’s Island, which led them to Bobo Evans. (full context)