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Mr. Josiah Syme

A local businessman with a connection to the case.

minor

Also known as Mr. Syme

First appearance: vi secretary and the sister

Mr. Josiah Syme shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Landlord who provides Anthony with information about the household and the murder.
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MSMabel SmithMFMartha ForrestLILily IngramAHAnnie HoltOMOld Mr. PooleMJMr. Josiah Syme

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  • Suspects and witnesses

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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