An African American factory worker in Richmond, Virginia, whose experience at MCV became a focal point in Jones's exploration of medical racism and legal inadequacies in medical practices during the 1950s and 1960s.

Bruce Tucker's brother, who ran a cobbler's shop in Richmond, was alerted to anomalies in Bruce's medical treatment, and later testified in the wrongful death lawsuit against MCV.

A lawyer and future governor of Virginia who represented William Tucker in the lawsuit, known for championing civil rights and challenging systemic racism in the legal system.

MCV’s surgery chair who ambitiously pushed for the institution to be at the forefront of transplant surgeries, making crucial decisions during Bruce Tucker's case.

A physician at MCV known for his work in transplant surgeries, who performed MCV’s first human heart transplant involving Bruce Tucker as a donor.

Assistant medical examiner involved in the Bruce Tucker case, who granted permission for organ removal under controversial circumstances.

The judge overseeing the civil trial related to Bruce Tucker’s case, whose rulings significantly shaped the trial’s outcome.

The lead attorney for MCV’s legal defense team, known for his extensive experience in defending physicians and navigating medical malpractice cases.

The second successful heart transplant recipient at MCV, whose case helped improve the institution’s public image following the controversy surrounding Bruce Tucker.

A South African surgeon who visited MCV to learn about heart transplants and is noted for performing the first human heart transplant in the world.

The recipient of Bruce Tucker's heart during MCV's first human heart transplant, a white businessman from Virginia affected by heart issues.