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The Canary Murder Case · Character

Abe Rubin

Jewelry dealer who had dealings with the victim.

minor

First appearance: xvi significant disclosures

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Described as a resourceful and unscrupulous criminal lawyer who was later disbarred.
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  • Secondary witnesses and associates
  • Primary investigation team
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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