A rich diamond merchant was murdered in his locked study. The only clue was a torn calendar page on the floor showing 'June 31'. Who was the culprit?
The person who staged the crime scene
June only has 30 days, so 'June 31' does not exist. The calendar page was fabricated to look like a clue, pointing to an inside job or a clumsy framing attempt.
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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