The Starvel Hollow Tragedy · Character
Dr. Emerson
An elderly doctor who offers medical insights into the case.
minor
Also known as Emerson, the aged Dr. Emerson
First appearance: II: The Inquest
Dr. Emerson shows up with force in II: The Inquest. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Testifies at the inquest that the bodies correspond to Mr.
Dr. Emerson first appears in 0003 ii the inquest.
In II: The Inquest: Testifies at the inquest that the bodies correspond to Mr. Averill and the Ropers, and mentions Dr. Philpot's illness.
Later, in XII: A Somewhat Gruesome Chapter: Provides details about Giles' medical history and death certificate; questioned by French about the signs of myocarditis.
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- Core suspects and witnesses
- Extended cast of witnesses and professionals
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Dr. Emerson in II: The Inquest