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Room 13 · Character

Inspector Flaherty

A police officer who assists in the investigation.

minor

Also known as the good Inspector Flaherty, Flaherty

First appearance: xxxii

Inspector Flaherty shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Confirms to Craig over the phone that he dined with Johnny until after eleven.
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JGJohnny GrayCRCraigPAParkerPKPeter KaneMKMarney KaneIFInspector Flaherty

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See Inspector Flaherty in xxxii
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