A famous explorer was poisoned in his tent deep in the jungle. Three crew members were questioned. The cook was boiling river water. The navigator was charting stars. The guide was sharpening a machete in the rain. Detective Thorne arrested the killer instantly. Who was it?
The navigator
You cannot chart the stars during a rainstorm, because clouds block the sky. The navigator lied about what he was doing, exposing his false alibi.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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