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Dr. Wilkins

The local doctor who attends to Mrs. Inglethorp.

minor

Also known as Wilkins, Little Wilkins

First appearance: ii the 16th and 17th of july

Dr. Wilkins first appears in 0003 ii the 16th and 17th of july.

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DBDr. BauersteinJCJohn CavendishEIEmily InglethorpLCLawrence Caven…EHEvelyn HowardDWDr. Wilkins

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  • Minor witnesses and townspeople
  • Primary suspects and investigators
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