Elliot Schmidt
CharacterElliot Schmidt is an SPK investigator written exclusively for the animated special L's Successors. Assigned under Near to bring down Kira, he carries the unwanted distinction of being the first member of the team to die.
Appearance
Schmidt has a chiseled, angular face, light green eyes, and black hair cut close. A brown suit, a white dress shirt, and a black tie make up his clothing.
Personality
He reads as a dedicated member of Near's task force and gets little development beyond the case.
History
Schmidt aids Near's pursuit of Kira inside the SPK. He first turns up chatting with Stephen Gevanni at headquarters as Near wonders when Kira will next strike. He dies when Kiyomi Takada relays the SPK's photos and names to Mikami, who logs his name into the notebook; a heart attack fells him, the first of the team to go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elliot Schmidt in Death Note?
Elliot Schmidt is an SPK investigator written exclusively for the animated special L's Successors. Assigned under Near to bring down Kira, he carries the unwanted distinction of being the first member of the team to die.
How does Elliot Schmidt die?
Elliot Schmidt dies of a heart attack when Kiyomi Takada relays the SPK's photos and names to Teru Mikami, who logs his name into the notebook. He is the first of the team to go.
What special is Elliot Schmidt from?
Elliot Schmidt was written exclusively for the animated special Death Note Relight 2: L's Successors.
Who does Elliot Schmidt work with in the SPK?
Elliot Schmidt aids Near's pursuit of Kira inside the SPK. He first turns up chatting with Stephen Gevanni at headquarters as Near wonders when Kira will next strike.
What does Elliot Schmidt look like?
Elliot Schmidt has a chiseled, angular face, light green eyes, and black hair cut close. A brown suit, a white dress shirt, and a black tie make up his clothing.
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