The victim was found in his office with a typed suicide note on his computer. Detective Miller read the screen and immediately suspected foul play. The note read: 'I cannot bear this life anymore. My debts are too high, and my heart is too weak.' What gave it away?
The note was typed
A typed note does not show handwriting, but the real clue in such riddles is usually a digital timestamp, or formatting. Let's refine: The note was created yesterday at 4 PM, but the victim died at noon today? No, let's use a different one.
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: Medium. More like this: Detective riddles with answers or try Truth & Lie Island for a different kind of puzzle.
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