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Mr. Smuff

Alternate name for Detective Smuff, alias of Gus Montrose.

minor

Also known as Smuff

First appearance: vii gus montrose

Mr. Smuff first appears in 0006 vii gus montrose.

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JDJack DoddCCChief ColligFHFrank HardyGMGus MontroseJHJoe HardyMSMr. Smuff

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  • Supporting cast and suspects
  • Main suspects and allies
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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