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The Canary Murder Case · Character

Inspector Brenner

Police inspector who briefly participates in the case.

minor

Also known as Conrad Brenner, Deputy-Inspector Conrad Brenner

First appearance: xv four possibilities

Inspector Brenner shows up with force in IV: The Print of a Hand. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Expert who examines the jewel-case and concludes it was opened by a professional using a steel chisel.
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  • Secondary witnesses and associates

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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