Half of his right leg is missing, which was blown off in Afghanistan whilst investigating a Killed In Action during his time in the Special Investigation Branch of the Army. Strike is described as a 6-foot-3, 16-stone (about 225 pounds) giant of a man with short compact hair that is extremely curly, earning him his nickname “pubehead” at school. In the TV series adaptation, Strike’s password is ‘Hatherill123’ – they got the Hatherill bit right at least. It’s apparent why Strike might idolize Hatherill and use his name for his computer password, along with the number ’23’ which is his date of birth in November. He is also known for his investigation of serial killers John Reginald Christie and John George Haigh, and also the Great Train Robbery in 1963. A possible inspiration for the name is the Detective Chief Inspector George Hatherill, who recommended forming the Special Investigation Branch in the Royal Military Police in 1940. Early on in The Cuckoo’s Calling, Strike gives Robin Ellacott the password to his computer, which is ‘Hatherill23′.
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