Detective Miller walked into the winter cabin where a man sat frozen to death in his rocking chair. The wood stove was freezing cold, the windows were sealed shut, and the door was locked from the inside with a deadbolt. On the floor lay a pool of water and a broken carrot. How did the victim freeze indoors?
A snowman
The victim was a snowman built inside the cabin, which eventually melted into a puddle of water, leaving behind its carrot nose.
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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