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Synopsis
In The Composite Killer, the story begins with Captain Hedges, a police detective, who is under pressure to solve the murder of Dorothy Lattaman, a beautiful woman known for her gold-digging ways. As he discusses the case with an artist from the Chronicle, they explore the idea of a composite picture, which serves as a metaphor for the various suspects involved in the case. The detective believes that the murderer is likely a disgruntled suitor, someone who couldn't bear to see Dorothy marry the wealthy Wilton Morris III.
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