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Arthur Lisle Whitman

A man whose identity is questioned during the inquiry.

minor

Also known as Arthur, Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman, Whitman, Mr. Whitman

First appearance: ii the inquest

Arthur Lisle Whitman shows up with force in XVIII: Cumulative Evidence. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Alias used by Roper for his financial transactions.
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Arthur Lisle Whitman first appears in 0003 ii the inquest.

In XVIII: Cumulative Evidence: Alias used by Roper for his financial transactions.

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SASimon AverillMVMajor ValentineEPEdna PhilpotWFWilliam FullerNWNurse WilliamsALArthur Lisle Whitman

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  • Core suspects and witnesses
  • Extended cast of witnesses and professionals
  • Persons of interest

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Arthur Lisle Whitman in ii the inquest
See Arthur Lisle Whitman in XVIII: Cumulative Evidence