A detective looks at a crime scene in a sealed room with no windows. The victim is found slumped over a desk, and a puddle of water surrounds the chair. There are no tools, weapons, or entry points. How did the victim die?
He hung himself standing on a large block of ice that melted into the puddle.
The victim used a frozen block of ice to reach the ceiling or rope. Over time, the ice melted completely away, leaving only the water puddle and explaining the absence of furniture or support tools.
About this riddle
Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Logic riddles with answers or try Einstein's Logic Grid for a different kind of puzzle.
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