A Derry police officer who questions Steve Dubay about his involvement in the assault and murder of Adrian Mellon. Avarino dislikes gay people and, “like every other cop on the force,” would like to see the Falcon bar “shut up forever.” However, he also does not believe that “they [gay men] should be tortured and murdered.”
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Charles “Chick” Avarino Character Timeline in It
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Chapter 2: After the Festival (1984)
Officer Charles Avarino and his partner, Barney Morrison, are questioning Steve Dubay. Avarino does not like the presence...
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