Three actors playing witches at a haunted house claim they were on stage performing together from 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM. During that exact time, a heavy rainstorm hit the area. Detective Vance inspects them at 8:20 PM: Witch A's pointed hat is soaked with water. Witch B's broom has dry leaves stuck to it. Witch C's black cape is dusty and dry. Who was secretly outside stealing the candy vault during the storm?
Witch A.
Witch A's soaked hat proves she was outside during the rainstorm, contradicting her alibi of being indoors on stage.
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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