Sandy McSouthers
yes and his partner is jj ford
Sam Westing himself doesn't have a partner, he is the creator of the game. When he pretends to be Sandy, his partner is JJ Ford.
Judge was appointed to Sandy McSouthers
In The Westing Game, JJ Ford gives Sandy McSouthers a new identity and a fresh start by helping him hide from his criminal past. JJ Ford assists Sandy in creating a new life for himself, showing compassion and kindness in the process.
Sandy McSouthers, Barney Northrup, and Julian R. Eastman.
Dr. Leonore Walker, the psychologist. Floyd Thursby, the deceased murder victim. Joe Hardy, a private investigator.
Judge Ford concluded that Mrs. Wexler was not related to Mr. Westing because she discovered that Mr. Westing's real identity was Sam Westing and not Sandy McSouthers, as previously believed by many. Mrs. Wexler was only related to Sandy McSouthers, who was actually a disguise used by Sam Westing.
Judge Ford hired Cormoran Strike, a private investigator and former military police officer, to investigate the death of her stepbrother, Charlie Bristow. Strike is the main protagonist in the detective series written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
The private investigator hired by Judge Ford in "The Westing Game" was Sandy McSouthers, who was later revealed to be Sam Westing in disguise.
In "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin, Sam Westing fears his partner, Sandy McSouthers, who he believes cheated him. He also fears his niece, Angela Wexler, because he suspects she might be after his inheritance.
Sandy was insistent that Judge Ford play the game because she believed that participating would give him a better understanding of the stakes and dynamics at play. She thought that engaging in the game would help him appreciate the strategic elements involved, thereby enhancing his ability to make informed decisions. Additionally, Sandy may have felt that playing together could strengthen their partnership and foster collaboration in their shared goals.