detective
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Louise Penny is the author of a long-running series following Armand Gamache, a French-Canadian police detective.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The series follows retired actor John Chapel, played by Timothy Spall, and Welsh detective Janie Mallowan, played by Gwyneth Keyworth, as they solve murders in the Welsh countryside.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The audience was transported to the set of a classic detective film, with colorful vintage cars placed amidst the museum's stark concrete curves and moody lighting.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson, along with investigators and the experts, appeared at the home on Wednesday morning shortly after a detective served a search warrant to Susan Flores.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
“We’re like a secret detective bureau,” said Colin.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966): Syllabus
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