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Murder in the Maze · Character

John Doe

A placeholder name used in legal documents.

minor

Also known as Mr. John Doe, the good Mr. Doe, Mr. Doe

First appearance: v the evidence in the case

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SCSir Clinton Dr…RRRichard RoeMSMr. StennessRSRoger ShandonESErnest ShandonJDJohn Doe

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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