An old sea captain was found murdered in his seaside cottage. The front door was locked from the inside, but the back sliding glass door was wide open to the salty ocean breeze. A heavy brass anchor sat on the living room floor, covered in fresh lake water. The detective smirked at the rookie cop. What detail exposed the staged crime scene?
Lake water vs ocean
The cottage was right by the ocean with a salty breeze, but the anchor was covered in fresh lake water. The killer brought the anchor from elsewhere and made a sloppy mistake.
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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