The Scotland Yard chief inspector who takes over the murder investigation. He suspects Charles Hayward's past romance with Sophia compromises his objectivity and ultimately arrests Brenda and Laurence based on incriminating love letters, though his conclusion proves incorrect.
Charles initially requests police approval from Taverner to conduct his private investigation.
Taverner formally arrests Laurence, treating him as the primary suspect.
Edith evades official scrutiny by fleeing the scene with the child.
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