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The Dain Curse · Character

Halstead

A police officer involved in the investigation.

minor

Also known as Watt Halstead

First appearance: xiv the crumpled chrysler

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ELEdgar LeggettTNThe NarratorMLMrs. LeggettGLGabrielle Legg…RURuppert UptonHAHalstead

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