Dear Professor
"When homicide detective Craven starts investigating the death of his daughter, he uncovers her secret life."
Should the definite article be used after 'when'.
Thanks and best regards
Antoine Ghannoum
Definite article
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Re: Definite article
No.
In such a case the referent is indefinite (=a homicide detective by the name of ...).
In such a case the referent is indefinite (=a homicide detective by the name of ...).