{"id":207563,"date":"2025-11-26T14:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/26\/who-is-the-knives-out-3-wake-up-dead-man-murderer-ending-explained\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T14:00:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:00:41","slug":"who-is-the-knives-out-3-wake-up-dead-man-murderer-ending-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/26\/who-is-the-knives-out-3-wake-up-dead-man-murderer-ending-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is the Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man Murderer? Ending Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Detective Benoit Blanc is back for another head-scratching murder mystery whodunit in Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Daniel Craig<\/strong> returned as the beloved detective for the third installment of the Knives Out<\/em> franchise. Wake Up Dead Man<\/em><\/a> features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Josh O\u2019Connor<\/strong>, Glenn Close<\/strong>, Josh Brolin<\/strong>, Mila Kunis<\/strong>, Jeremy Renner<\/strong>, Kerry Washington<\/strong>, Andrew Scott<\/strong>, Cailee Spaeny<\/strong>, Daryl McCormack<\/strong> and Thomas Haden Church<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Wake Up Dead Man<\/em> follows a charismatic priest, Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Brolin) and his devout congregation in the wake of a mysterious death. Benoit is called in to aid police chief Geraldine Scott (Kunis) with her investigation in hopes of solving the murder.<\/p>\n

The movie premiered in theaters on Wednesday, November 26, before heading to Netflix on December 12.<\/p>\n

Warning: Spoilers for Knives Out 3 Wake Up Dead Man<\/em> below:<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling for everything to know about the movie:\n<\/p>\n

Who Died in \u2018Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man\u2019?<\/h2>\n

While giving a sermon before Easter, Monsignor Jefferson dies in the middle of church.<\/p>\n

Who Are the Suspects in \u2018Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man\u2019?<\/h2>\n
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The main suspect is a young priest named Reverend Jud Duplenticy (O\u2019Connor) a boxer who later joined the congregation. Prior to Monsignor Jefferson\u2019s demise, Reverend Jud was seen having an argument with him as they had opposing ideas on how to lead the church. While many suspect the young reverend, Benoit believes he is innocent.<\/p>\n

Lawyer Vera Draven (Washington) also enters as a potential suspect in the case. Vera thought her father had an illegitimate son (McCormack), but it turned out that Monsignor Jefferson was his biological father.<\/p>\n

Vera publicly confronted the priest with the information she learned days before his death, leading Benoit to believe anyone in the church could be a suspect.<\/p>\n

How Did \u2018Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man\u2019 End?<\/h2>\n

Wake Up Dead Man<\/em> ends with Benoit refusing to reveal to the group who was responsible for the priest\u2019s death. Everyone leaves the room with the exception of Benoit, Reverend Jed and Geraldine. Martha Delacroix (Close), who was a devout church goer, decides to come forward.<\/p>\n

Who Was the Murderer in \u2018Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man\u2019?<\/h2>\n
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Martha, the priest\u2019s right hand woman, confesses to the killing. She explains that she turned on Monsignor Jefferson after he double crossed her when she told him about the location of an expensive diamond hidden by her grandfather. Monsignor Jefferson had plans to take the diamond so he and Cy could use the money in a manner she didn\u2019t approve of.<\/p>\n

Martha teamed up with town doctor Nat Sharp (Renner) to spike Monsignor Jefferson\u2019s drink which led to him passing out. The plan continued with Dr. Nat inspecting the priest\u2019s body which led him to being able to subtly stab him.<\/p>\n

Dr. Nat and Martha also brought in groundskeeper Samson Holt (Church) on the murderous plan to retrieve the diamond. Samson was caught leaving the mausoleum, and ultimately killed. While Reverend Jed believed he was the one who caused Samson\u2019s death, it was actually Dr. Nat.<\/p>\n

Dr. Nat tried to double cross Martha by attempting to poison her before running off with the diamond. However, Martha was able to kill him first.<\/p>\n

After confessing her crimes, Martha poisoned herself and Reverend Jed helped her pass on.<\/p>\n

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