Sentence 1: The character of Holden Ford is based on FBI agent Robert K. Ressler , and Bill Tench is based on pioneering FBI agent John E. Douglas .
Sentence 2: The character of Holden Ford is based on FBI - Agent Robert K. Ressler , and Bill Tench is based on a pioneer - FBI - Agent John E. Douglas .

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yes