A wealthy merchant was found poisoned in his study. The butler claimed he was dusting the library, the chef said she was prepping dough, and the gardener stated he was watering the outdoor ferns. Detective Hayes arrested the chef on the spot. What gave her away?
She was prepping dough
It was midnight during a massive blackout; the gardener wouldn't be watering ferns in the dark, but more importantly, the chef claimed to be prepping dough during a time when the kitchen had no power or lighting, or simply that her alibi didn't match the timeline of the poison taking effect. Wait, let's look closer: the gardener watering ferns in the dead of night is the giveaway.
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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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