Emmett Connors was a KGB Illegal based in Virginia Beach, VA. He is happily married to Leanne, who said he was a "natural father" to their two children: Jared and Amelia. In January 1982, Philip and Elizabeth discover Emmett, Leanne and Amelia murdered in their hotel room. ("Comrades") He is a closeted gay man. He was in a relationship with his handler.
Although Andrew Larrick is originally suspected of committing the murders, Jared later confesses that he is responsible, having argued with his father over being allowed to join the KGB.