Although horrified and disgusted by Panzram's crimes, Lesser is troubled by Panzram's death. Throughout the movie, Lesser's relationship with his wife Esther (Cara Buono) is briefly touched upon.
Despite being horrified by Panzram's deeds, Lesser felt uneasy about Panzram's death. In the movie, there were occasional references to Lesser's relationship with his wife Esther (Cara Buono).