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Bill Hodges
The retired detective leading Finders Keepers.
ClearStory · SEASON 3 · EPISODE 4
Mr Mercedes
Trial and Terror
The setup
Lou’s trial begins as Roland builds a defence around her trauma. Meanwhile, Alma and Morris focus on the person they think may have the notebooks, and Jerome follows Rothstein’s paper trail.
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8 peopleThe only names you need
HG
Holly Gibney
Bill’s precise and perceptive investigative partner.
JR
Jerome Robinson
Bill and Holly’s technically skilled friend and investigator.
LL
Lou Linklatter
On trial for killing Brady.
RF
Roland Finkelstein
Lou’s defence lawyer, determined to explain her trauma to the jury.
MB
Morris Bellamy
Trying to locate the missing notebooks.
AL
Alma Lane
Directing Morris and eliminating risks.
PS
Pete Saubers
Growing attached to the unpublished Jimmy Gold stories.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 4.
Content note: Strong violence, blood, murder, threats, trauma, disturbing visions and strong language.
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