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The man is a common murderer. A common murderer, possible, but a very uncommon cook.

Hector Hugh Munro

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Hector Hugh Munro
Age: 45 †
Born: 1870
Born: December 18
Died: 1916
Died: November 13
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Hector Hugh Morro
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