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John Randolph

A man with a past connection to the Van Burnam family.

minor

Also known as John

First appearance: xxxiii known known all known

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ABAmelia Butterw…RSRandolph StoneMRMr. RandolphRORuth OliverFVFranklin Van B…JRJohn Randolph

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and associates
  • Protagonist
  • Primary suspects and investigators

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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