A museum curator was found dead next to a shattered display case of ancient coins. The night guard claimed he heard a loud crash, ran in, and tripped over a velvet rope in the dark. Detective Lane looked at the guard's pristine white uniform shoes and made an arrest. Why?
The guard
The floor of the ancient coin gallery was covered in a thick layer of fine, powdery historical dust that had settled over decades. If the guard had truly tripped and fallen while running in the dark, his pristine white shoes would be covered in dust.
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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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