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Bill Thomson

A local man who provides information to the investigators.

minor

Also known as Bill, Thomson

First appearance: xviii the confiding landlord

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JPJames ParrawhiteGPGeorge PickardLPLinford PrattHBHalstead BynerCECharles EldrickBTBill Thomson

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