Otis Amber because Sandy Mcsouthers is Sam Westing and Sam hired Otis to spy on the heirs and Sandy Was Judge J.J. Ford's partner.
The private investigator hired by Judge Ford in "The Westing Game" was Sandy McSouthers, who was later revealed to be Sam Westing in disguise.
Flora Baumbach hired private investigator, Barney Northrup, in "The Westing Game."
Judge Ford hired Turtle Wexler to gather information and investigate the potential heirs in The Westing Game. Turtle's resourcefulness and determination played a crucial role in uncovering the secrets of the heirs and the mystery surrounding the Westing estate.
Sam Westing hired Otis to keep watch over his ex-wife Crow to make sure that she didn't get into any trouble. Later on Judge Ford hires him to investigate (he is a private investigator) all of the Westing Heirs.
Judge Ford. (J.J Ford, Josie-Jo Ford) hired Otis Amber, a private investigator, who was disguised as a 62-year old delivery boy, who visited Sunset Towers, and later married Berthe Erica Crow(Sam Westing's former wife), so he could investigate, or spy on, all 16 heirs. He investigated all of them, but not Sandy McSouthers, or the Judge. Otis Amber was also hired by Barney Northrup and Samuel Westing.
Dr. Leonore Walker, the psychologist. Floyd Thursby, the deceased murder victim. Joe Hardy, a private investigator.
The detective that Judge Ford found in chapter 12 of The Westing Game was Barney Northrup. He was hired to investigate the residents of Sunset Towers and ended up becoming an important character in the story.
The lighter side Hire a private investigator and have it followed. Check its 'phone records. Lipstick marks are sometimes an indication.
Judge JJ Ford
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Grace treated Judge Ford with respect and kindness throughout the story. She stood by Judge Ford when she was falsely accused of being the bomber and supported her in finding the true culprit. Grace demonstrated loyalty and friendship towards Judge Ford.
Judge Ford wrote "Are you my friend?" on the piece of paper.