Fantômas · Character

Inspector Juve

The Criminal Investigation Department's most relentless inspector, who has sworn to take Fantômas body and soul — though his quarry is everywhere and nowhere at once.

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Also known as Juve, M. Juve, Detective Juve, Detective-Inspector Juve

First appearance: i the genius of crime

As a major figure in Fantômas, Inspector Juve is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Disguised as tramp François Paul, he orchestrates a fake arrest with Sergeant Doucet to continue his investigation.

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Aftermath
Closing

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Arrest Me!
Disguised as tramp François Paul, he orchestrates a fake arrest with Sergeant Doucet to continue his investigation.
VI: “Fantômas, It Is Death!”
Expresses fear of Fantômas but vows to hunt him; presents evidence against Charles Rambert; receives telegram confirming Fantômas's involvement; orders pursuit of the Ramberts.
VII: The Criminal Investigation Department
Leads the investigation at Gurn's flat, discovers Lord Beltham's body, and suspects Fantômas.
A Dreadful Confession
Receives a telegram about a drowned body and later listens to Etienne Rambert's confession.
All for Honour
Present in disguise, wearing dark glasses and a traveling ulster, observing the proceedings.
Princess Sonia’s Bath
Juve has not forgotten the Beaulieu and Lord Beltham murders, waiting in the shadows for the perpetrator to slip.
XI: Magistrate and Detective
Juve discusses his doubts about the Langrune case and his analysis of the Royal Palace Hotel robbery, dismissing Fantômas's involvement.
XIV: Mademoiselle Jeanne
Disguised as Henri Verbier at the Royal Palace Hotel; struck by Charles Rambert during an encounter.
XV: The Mad Woman’s Plot
Not present in this chapter.
At the Saint-Anthony's Pig
The green man who reveals himself as the detective; arrests Charles Rambert in disguise and notes Gurn's escape.
XVIII: A Prisoner and a Witness
Arrests Charles Rambert, oversees his measurements and dynamometer test, and interviews Gervais Aventin.
XIX: Jérôme Fandor
Reveals his knowledge of Charles Rambert's innocence and orchestrates his new identity as Jérôme Fandor.
Lord Beltham's Murderer
Appears at the door at the end of the chapter.
The Scrap of Paper
Conducts a meticulous search of Gurn's flat, finds a map with a cut-out piece, and is surprised by Charles Rambert's arrival.
The Wreck of the Lancaster
Receives Fandor's news, doubts Rambert's death, and is amused by Fandor's suspicion.
Three Surprising Incidents
Pursues his investigation linking Gurn to multiple crimes; departs for Brétigny after Dollon's body is found.
The Court of Assize
Called as the next witness at the end of the chapter.
Verdict and Sentence
Delivers a dramatic statement linking Gurn to multiple crimes and identifying him as Fantômas.
XXXII: On the Scaffold
Attends the execution with Fandor, expresses doubts about Gurn being Fantômas, and after the beheading examines the head and discovers the deception.

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