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The Greene Murder Case · Character

Burke

A police officer assisting in the case.

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First appearance: ii the investigation opens

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CIChief Inspecto…WMWilliam M. MoranDDDoctor DrummSWSwackerEHErnest HeathBUBurke

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  • Other

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  • Greene Family & Investigators
  • Secondary Witnesses & Officials

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

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