The Trail of the Serpent · Character
Billy Withers
A young boy, possibly a relative of Mr. Withers.
minor
Also known as Bill Withers, Bill
First appearance: i the good schoolmaster
Billy Withers shows up with force in VI: The End of the Dark Road. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Called as a witness, he testifies about a suspicious job he did in the summer of the murder, shedding new light on the case.
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In VI: The End of the Dark Road: Called as a witness, he testifies about a suspicious job he did in the summer of the murder, shedding new…
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- Investigation and Witnesses
- Slopperton Crime Circle
- Past Crimes and Secret Societies
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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