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Dr. Chinston

A doctor who provides medical evidence at the trial.

minor

Also known as Chinston, Meanwhile Dr. Chinston

First appearance: xvii the trial

Dr. Chinston shows up with force in II: The Evidence at the Inquest. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Medical practitioner who performed the post-mortem; testifies that death was due to chloroform inhalation.
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Dr. Chinston first appears in 0018 xvii the trial.

In II: The Evidence at the Inquest: Medical practitioner who performed the post-mortem; testifies that death was due to chloroform inhalation.

Later, in Three Months Afterwards: Visiting for relaxation, away from his patients.

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MVMr. ValpyMFMadge FrettlbyBFBrian FitzgeraldMFMark FrettlbyDCDuncan CaltonDCDr. Chinston

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  • Core mystery participants
  • Peripheral and background figures
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  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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See Dr. Chinston in xvii the trial
See Dr. Chinston in II: The Evidence at the Inquest