A traveler arrived at a desert motel and was found dead of thirst the next morning. His canteen was full of fresh water. The window was open, and the desert winds were calm. Detective Ray noticed a large pile of feathers scattered across the motel floor. Who or what caused the traveler's death?
He fell out the window
He was sleepwalking and thought he was jumping into a body of water or falling onto a soft bed, but it was a window leading to the desert floor. (Wait, let's make it simpler: the feather pillows indicate a struggle or a panic). Let's use: He fell out the window during a nightmare, thinking he was diving into a lake.
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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