I've seen all the episodes and I don't think it's ever been mentioned. In any case, he's probably retired now.
Kate
The character's full name is Katherine (Kate) Houghton Beckett. The character is played by the actress Stana Katic.
No, she'll live.
Stana Katic plays Det. Kate Beckett in ABC's show, Castle
Kate Beckinsale's dad is Richard Beckinsale.
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A hard-ass Detective. Also, Castle's not-so-secret crush! :)
No, she won't. She'll live.
Yes. Kate Gosselin's father is a minister.
Bill Hudson
No
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