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Did This Real-Life Licensed Private Detective Inspire Two Famous Fictional Investigators?
Private detectives have been a common fixture in American popular culture for decades. While modern audiences are likely familiar with private investigator-themed television shows like “Monk” and “Veronica Mars”, the topic dates back to 1841, when Edgar Allen Poe published his short story, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”. This work was quickly followed by…