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John O'Conley

A man involved in the events at the Turnbull house.

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First appearance: xvi a new clue

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NDNancy DrewFTFloretta Turnb…HDH. D. FellowsRTRosemary Turnb…JOJohn O'Conley

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  • Support network and suspects
  • Protagonist
  • Mansion residents and captives

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See John O'Conley in xvi a new clue