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Sam Huston

A man who provides information about the Armstrongs.

minor

Also known as Huston, Sam

First appearance: xxi fourteen elm street

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  • Other

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  • Peripheral witnesses and relatives
  • Central mystery characters
  • Minor household servants
  • Protagonist

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