Shannon Whitmer is a character in the series Cross, played by Eloise Mumford. She is a woman who gets involved with Ed Ramsey, a serial killer, after meeting him on a dating app. Ed kidnaps her and plans to turn her into a lookalike of a famous serial killer, Aileen Wuornos. Shannon’s abduction becomes a key part of the story, as Detective Alex Cross works to rescue her from Ed’s dangerous grip.

Trivia/Facts

• Shannon Witmer is a woman who meets Ed Ramsey through a dating app. She is played by Eloise Mumford in the series. Ed is a serial killer who pretends to be charming and kidnaps Shannon. She becomes one of his victims when he tries to turn her into a lookalike of famous serial killer Aileen Wuornos.
• Shannon’s kidnapping is an important part of the first season’s plot. Detective Alex Cross is investigating the serial killer, Ed Ramsey, and Shannon’s disappearance. While searching for her, Cross realizes that she is the next target of the killer. This leads him to uncover Ramsey’s dark pattern of choosing victims.

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• During the investigation, Cross struggles to find Shannon and rescue her. He repeatedly comes close to locating her, but Ramsey always manages to escape. At one point, Cross stops Ramsey from killing Shannon, but the killer manages to fake his death and later tries again. In the final moments, Cross saves Shannon once more.
• Shannon’s capture is part of a twisted game for Ramsey, who collects victims that resemble famous serial killers. Ed’s psychological obsession with these killers leads him to carefully craft Shannon’s appearance before murdering her. Cross must solve the case before it’s too late. In the end, Shannon is rescued, but Ramsey’s plans are never fully foiled until the final showdown.

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Shannon Whitmer’s Relationship with Other Characters

• Shannon and Ed Ramsey: Shannon has a brief romantic connection with Ed Ramsey after meeting him on a dating app. Ed, however, turns out to be a serial killer who kidnaps her. He plans to turn her into a lookalike of a famous serial killer, Aileen Wuornos, before murdering her.
• Shannon and Detective Alex Cross: Detective Alex Cross is the one trying to save Shannon after she is kidnapped by Ed. Throughout the investigation, Cross works hard to track down Ed and rescue her. Despite facing many obstacles, Cross eventually manages to save Shannon.
• Shannon and Detective John Sampson: Detective John Sampson is Alex Cross’s partner who helps in the search for Shannon. He works with Cross to find the location where Shannon is being held. Sampson plays a key role in the final rescue operation to save her.

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• Shannon and Other Victims: Shannon is one of the victims targeted by Ed Ramsey, alongside others. Ed has a pattern of selecting victims who resemble famous serial killers, and Shannon becomes part of his disturbing plan. Although she is initially another victim, her story plays a crucial role in revealing Ed’s motives.