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Potts

Man who provides a crucial alibi for a suspect.

minor

Also known as Mr. Potts

First appearance: xvii checking an alibi

Potts shows up with force in XXII: A Telephone Call. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Street-cleaner who found Odell's jewelry in a trash can and brought it to police.
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MOMargaret OdellDLDoctor LindquistTSTony SkeelSPSpivelyMAMr. AllenPOPotts

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary witnesses and associates
  • Primary investigation team

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

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See Potts in xvii checking an alibi
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