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The Benson Murder Case · Character

Snitkin

A minor character, possibly a police officer.

minor

Also known as Mr. Snitkin

First appearance: xviii a confession

Snitkin shows up with force in IX: The Height of the Murderer. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The detective on duty at Benson's house; Vance sends him to fetch a tape measure and string, and later borrows his pistol for the height demonstration.
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15 connections

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MHMiss HoffmanABAlvin BensonGSGeorge StittIOInspector O'Br…EMEmerySNSnitkin

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Cast
  • Core Investigation Team
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Snitkin in xviii a confession