The victim's body was discovered floating in an indoor swimming pool with dry hair. The coroner confirmed he drowned. What is the paradox?
He was drowned elsewhere and moved to the pool
If he drowned in the pool, his hair would be wet. Since his hair was dry, he must have been drowned in a separate container or location and then placed into the pool afterward.
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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