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Mr. Hiram P. Trapp

An American tourist who encountered the victim before the murder.

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Also known as Mr. Trapp

First appearance: xvii we make further investigations

Mr. Hiram P. Trapp shows up with force in XVI: The Beroldy Case. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A wealthy American who fell in love with Madame Beroldy and was a motive for the crime.
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Mr. Hiram P. Trapp first appears in 0018 xvii we make further investigations.

In XVI: The Beroldy Case: A wealthy American who fell in love with Madame Beroldy and was a motive for the crime.

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See Mr. Hiram P. Trapp in xvii we make further investigations
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