The victim was discovered in a locked study with a gunshot wound to the temple. A heavy revolver lay three feet away on the carpet. The window was locked from the inside, and the door was bolted from within. Detective Reed noted the position of the gun and declared it a homicide, not a suicide. Why?
The gun was too far away
When someone shoots themselves in the temple, muscle spasms and gravity cause the gun to drop directly down or close to the hand, not three feet away.
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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