The Benson Murder Case · Character
Captain Carl Hagedorn
A sea captain and acquaintance of the Bensons.
minor
Also known as Captain Hagedorn, Hagedorn
First appearance: ix the height of the murderer
Captain Carl Hagedorn shows up with force in At the Scene of the Crime. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Renowned firearms expert, inspecting a small object with a jeweller's magnifying glass; shows abstracted unconcern toward the District Attorney.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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