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William Service

A railway or shipping employee involved in the crate's transport.

minor

Also known as Service

First appearance: vi the despatch of the crate

William Service shows up with force in XIX: The Bitterness of Death. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Taxi driver who drove Pyke and Mrs.
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William Service first appears in 0005 vi the despatch of the crate.

In XIX: The Bitterness of Death: Taxi driver who drove Pyke and Mrs. Berlyn to Victory Place; provides key testimony.

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MBMr. BerlynJBJohn BurtIFInspector FrenchMEMeeCDColonel DomlioWSWilliam Service

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  • Other

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  • Witnesses and supporting characters
  • Core suspects and family
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See William Service in vi the despatch of the crate
See William Service in XIX: The Bitterness of Death