Oft-scrutinized employee in whodunits (6)

I believe the answer is:

butler

(Other definitions for butler that I've seen before include "Senior servant of a household" , "House servant" , "Male domestic servant" , "Chief manservant of posh household" , "See 9" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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