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Ruthie
Ruthie 3
Biography
Gender Female
Occupation Snake Charmer
Relations
Additional info
Portrayed by Adrienne Barbeau
First appearance Milfay
Final appearance Recurring

Ruthie is a snake charmer and barker for the strongman acts of her son Gabriel.

Biography[]

Early Life[]

Their arc in the story reveals Ruthie as a former lover of the mysterious Henry Scudder. Gabriel, a big and powerful person but with a low IQ, is the first carny to experience Ben's healing powers.

Season 1[]

Shortly after Ruthie and Ben grow close, Ruthie dies from a snake bite. Ben first tries unsuccessfully to resurrect Ruthie, but succeeds later when he strangles Lodz, the carnival's blind mentalist.

Season 2[]

In season 2, Ruthie starts to encounter people who have died a long time ago. Being possessed by Lodz at night, Ruthie repeatedly approaches Lila, leading to Lila turning into a major obstacle for the carnival's success.

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