A jeweler was murdered in his store. On the glass counter, someone had hastily smeared three letters in blood: J, O, and Y. The three primary suspects were Jason, Oliver, and Yvonne. Inspector Cole immediately arrested Yvonne. Why?
Yvonne didn't write it
Wait, all three share those initials or names. Let's make it tighter: The victim wrote 'OCT' before dying in October, but the suspects are Arthur, Bill, and Chloe. Chloe's name starts with C. Wait, 'OCT' spells out a month, or part of a name. Let's stick to pure logic.
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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