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George Dean

A man involved in a case of murder and intrigue.

minor

Also known as George Dean, Dean

First appearance: women politics murder

George Dean shows up with force in Slippery Fingers. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Police detective assigned to the Grover murder case.
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TCThe Continenta…JCJoseph ClaneOGOgburnVRVance RichmondNANorman AshcraftGDGeorge Dean

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Murder suspects and investigators
  • Protagonist
  • Fellow operatives and wealthy victims
  • Central suspects and victims
  • Minor criminals and informants

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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