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Helen Woodman

A relative of Carter Woodman, possibly his mother.

minor

Also known as Helen

First appearance: i a family celebration

Helen Woodman first appears in 0000 i a family celebration.

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SJSir John BunneryMBMarian BrooklynJCJoan CowperRERobert EllerySVSir Vernon Bro…HWHelen Woodman

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  • Other

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  • Minor witnesses and background figures
  • Core family and suspects
  • Protagonist

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

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