the speckled band

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Across
  1. 5. renowned detective, who investigates the case of Julia Stoner, together with Watson.
  2. 6. stepfather to Helen and Julia Stoner and also Julia's killer.
  3. 7. Julia's last word "it was the band, the __________ band".
Down
  1. 1. one of the deadliest snakes, a snake that Dr. Royoltt used to kill her stepdaughter Julia.
  2. 2. pulling it wouldn't help as it wouldn't make any sound because Julia couldn't move due to Dr. Roylott's strategy.
  3. 3. who requested investigation into the murder of her sister Julia Stoner.
  4. 4. peculiar that Julia Stoner heard.