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This character is an expert, trained in some field where crime-fighting is not a usual goal. They however use this expertise to catch criminals, probably alongside a more conventional Detective Drama hero (i.e., a police officer or private investigator). A subtrope of Amateur Sleuth. Compare Superhero and The Exotic Detective. Contrast Mundane Utility. See also Mystery Fiction. [tvtropes.org]