: The entire first season is built on the false premise that Lincoln Burrows murdered Terrence Steadman , who was the Vice President's brother. In reality, Steadman's death was faked by and "The Company" to frame and lure his father, Aldo Burrows, out of hiding. What Happens to Her? While she is not killed, Caroline Reynolds is eventually forced out of office:
), she chooses to resign the presidency rather than pardon the brothers. She claims she has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer to explain her sudden departure. Related Character Deaths who killed the vice president in prison break
After her resignation, she is reportedly arrested when Paul Kellerman testifies in court, exposing the conspiracy and the fact that her brother's death was faked. Who Did Caroline Reynolds Kill? : The entire first season is built on
Caroline Reynolds (played by Patricia Wettig) is the Vice President who orchestrates the conspiracy to execute Lincoln Burrows to cover up the crimes of the secretive company known as “The Company.” She later becomes President after forcing the resignation of the incapacitated President. Her crimes include conspiracy to commit murder, obstruction of justice, and treason. While she is not killed, Caroline Reynolds is