private detective
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A former private detective, Hammett grounded his narrative in a corrupt Montana mining town, replacing the cozy murders of traditional whodunits with a seamier view of vice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
His latest role is as a former cop turned private detective in Peacock’s new crime thriller, “M.I.A.,” streaming now.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
She said a private detective hired by the family found no criminal records for a person named Paramjit Singh in the state, suggesting authorities may have mistaken him for someone else.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025
A private detective finally found Madrigal living in Las Vegas with her oldest son, Oren, who didn’t learn about his mother’s tragic, historic past until answering the researcher’s call.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2024
Hale recruited a brooding private detective from Kansas City, who went by the name of Pike.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
