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Stuart

A friend of McKnight who assists in the investigation.

minor

First appearance: xxi mcknight s theory

Stuart shows up with force in XXVI: On to Richmond. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Confidential clerk; mistakenly arrested due to Hotchkiss's flawed deductions; indignant but exonerated.
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In XXVI: On to Richmond: Confidential clerk; mistakenly arrested due to Hotchkiss's flawed deductions; indignant but…

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MKMrs. KloptonUNUnknown NarratorABAndy BronsonSTStuart

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  • Suspects and local helpers
  • Key investigation figures
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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