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The Canary Murder Case · Character

Burke

Police detective working on the case.

minor

First appearance: iii the murder

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  • Other

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  • Secondary witnesses and associates
  • Primary investigation team

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

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