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Superintendent Miller

A senior police officer overseeing the case.

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First appearance: vi committed for trial

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POPoltonWHWalter HornbySHSir Hector Tru…DJDr. John Evely…RHReuben HornbySMSuperintendent Miller

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  • Other

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  • Investigative and family circle
  • Legal and defense team
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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