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William Mathews

A person involved in the events surrounding the missing will.

minor

Also known as William, the Mathews

First appearance: ix vital information

William Mathews shows up with force in VIII: A Discouraging Day. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Farmer and relative of Josiah Crowley; tells Nancy he and his brother filed a complaint about the will; believes a second will exists but has no proof.
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GHGrace HornerNDNancy DrewFMFred MathewsRTRichard TophamJCJosiah CrowleyWMWilliam Mathews

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  • Supporting and secondary characters
  • Primary will mystery characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See William Mathews in ix vital information
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