During a blackout, a diamond necklace vanished from a hotel suite. The suspect claimed she was sitting in total darkness reading her favorite paperback novel. The detective smiled and slapped the cuffs on her wrists. What gave her away?
She could not read in total darkness
It is impossible to read a paperback novel in total darkness during a blackout, proving the suspect's alibi was a lie.
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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