--Charles, in a flashback sequence. Charles Alan Bedford, born November 26th, 1964-August 17th, 2002 was born the only son of Edward and Catherine Bedford; they were believed to have been parents of strong, intellectual and physical genes. Born into wealth, Charles was given everything that he could ever want and more. He grew up learning how to be a scientist from his father and he eventually he crossed paths with Umbrella, earning a high - level position with the company.