Detective Cruz entered a crime scene where a victim lay on a dry hardwood floor, surrounded by a large puddle of water. There was no roof leak, no open window, and no containers nearby. The air conditioning was off. What caused the puddle?
A large block of ice that the victim was standing or sitting on had completely melted.
Just like the ice pedestal riddle, a frozen block will leave a puddle of water as it melts away entirely, leaving no container behind.
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.
Difficulty: Easy. More like this: Detective riddles with answers or try Truth & Lie Island for a different kind of puzzle.
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