Ehhh no [@Smiter19].

....Well, the only way I could see that working is maybe a close friend or loved one of his was one of the people who vanished in or around Woodswick and he insists on accompanying the detective(s).

But even then there's no reason he has to be a convict or why that would be relevant.

I'm looking for a casual, everyday cast of 2-3 characters.
Not ex Navy SEALS, former mafia bosses on the run, corporate CEO's, or Italian boxers.
Just normal everyday people.