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Dr. Lingard

A medical professional consulted in the case.

minor

Also known as Lingard, Dr. Reginald Lingard

First appearance: ii the inquest

Dr. Lingard shows up with force in French Baits His Trap. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Police surgeon who performed the postmortem; testifies that Giles died from shock following a large injection of cocaine.
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Dr. Lingard first appears in 0003 ii the inquest.

In French Baits His Trap: Police surgeon who performed the postmortem; testifies that Giles died from shock following a large injection of cocaine.

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13 connections

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RARuth AverillPWPierce WhymperMTMr. TarkingtonIMInspector Mars…DEDr. EmersonDLDr. Lingard

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  • Other

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  • Extended cast of witnesses and professionals
  • Core suspects and witnesses
  • Police investigators

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Inspector French’s triump…

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See Dr. Lingard in ii the inquest
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