Karl Hutchinson

Karl Hutchinson was a supporting character in Peril. He was antagonist in Shelton's group, who became Shelton's new right hand man, following the betrayal of Sam Aldean.

## **Pre-Apocalypse**

Karl Hutchinson was a Gun Store Employee before the outbreak.

## **Post-Apocalypse**

At some point early on, Karl found his way into Shelton's group.

### **Season 1**

#### **"New Home"**

After losing the fight at the car dealership, Karl is one of few survivors remaining in Shelton's group. Whilst walking with the group, Karl gets into a heated argument with Shelton about Sam. It get's to the point where Shelton takes out his knife and hold Karl at knife point. Karl spits in Shelton's face. Shelton is impressed by Karl not getting scared. He lets go him and they continue walking.

#### **"Was it Worth it?"**

While walking, Karl is complaining to Shelton that they need a place to stay. Shelton says that he's working on it, which Karl replies with 'hmm'. Shelton takes offence to his response and once again, puts a knife to his throat. Karl tells Shelton he'd be breaking his own rule if he killed him. Shelton lets Karl go and they keep walking.

When Karl, Shelton, and his men arrive near a train station, they're shocked to find Marvin's group. Shelton's people stop in their tracks and aim at them. Quickly, a shootout begins. Karl is seen throughout the fight shooting at Marvin's people. After the fight, Karl approaches Shelton and tells him that he saw one of Marvin's people kidnapped one of their own. Shelton tells Karl they need to find a place to stay. Karl agrees and they head off.

#### **"Humanity"**

On the streets, Karl is arguing with Shelton. He asks him why they're going back to kill Marvin. Shelton tells Karl that Marvin's people killed half their men, then asks if Karl wants to let that slide. Karl says it's risky, to which Shelton tells him that everything is a risk in this world. He tells Karl that they're going to finish this. Karl finally agrees and they head off.

Later that day, Shelton's group find a hardware store that they can stay at for the time being.

#### **"All Things Change"**

Karl is out on the streets patrolling the area. He is searching around when he suddenly sees somebody in the light of his flashlight. He takes out his gun and aims at the man. The man aims back at Karl. It was Marvin, and Karl realizes this. He approaches Marvin, but Marvin shoots him in the foot. Marvin drags Karl inside.

Inside a movie studio, Karl is tied up and tortured by Marvin into giving information. He tells him where they're at and how many men they have. Bill asks him why he was down here. Karl tells him he was just scouting. Carter calls the group over to discuss what to do with Karl. Karl overhears them say that they're going to Smith's Farm. Karl, though being tied up, is just able to reach the button on his radio. He tells Shelton what is happening and where Marvin's group is going. After Marvin's group finishes their conversation, Karl has a rag shoved in his mouth and he's thrown into a truck.

After arriving at Smith's Farm, Karl is taken out of the truck and thrown to the ground. Marvin asks Karl what his name is. Karl tells him his name. Before Marvin continues, he spots Karl's radio. He gets angry and punches Karl over and over. Karl lays passed out for a while before waking up to see Marvin's people gathering guns. Dexter approaches Karl and punches him over and over again, this time with Brass Knuckles. After, Marvin picks up Karl, giving another punch to the gut before taking him inside the farmhouse.

It was time, Shelton had arrived and he and Marvin were working out a deal. Half of Marvin's supplies and Karl back and Shelton would leave them alone. Marvin agrees and is handing Karl over to Shelton. Karl is suddenly shot in the side of the head by Nelson. He falls, dead.

## **Appearances**

### **Season 1**

* Episode 06 - New Home
* Episode 07 - Was it Worth it?
* Episode 08 - Humanity
* Episode 10 - All Things Change