Detective Donald investigated the scene of the crime. Apparently, the fifth richest man in Crimeville, Bill Richman, had been kidnapped! The only thing at the scene was a note left, no doubt, by Bill Richman while he was being kidnapped. It read, “First of January, Fourth of October, Fifth of March, and Third of June.” […]
A couple that owned a mansion came home from church to find that their safe had been robbed. They gathered all of their hired services for questioning. The cook was questioned first and she said that she was busy preparing the Sunday dinner.Next was the butler but he said that he was setting the table
“Jon Banks doesn’t look much like a murderer,” said Sheriff Frost, as a young man emerged from the farmhouse carrying a naked baby boy.The sheriff stopped the patrol car behind Banks’ yellow Sedan. He drew his pistol, whispered to Dr. Smith to wait, and called: “Raise your hands, Jon!” Banks halted, amazed. He set his
May was attacked the week before the trial. Dozens of people were entering the courthouse, with the trial about to begin. Listen closely to the testimonies and arguments to see if you can figure out who was most likely the attacker.May stepped up to the bench and started to tell the story of her attack.
Dr. T.G. Smith got out of his VW Beetle and walked past the ice-frosted car in Miss Forkton’s perfectly clean, neat-looking, snow-covered driveway. It had snowed heavily earlier, but the storm had stopped an hour ago. He walked cautiously up the icy stairs to the door. It was a small cottage-like house, with no garage,
Carol Greenthumb had spent many years growing her prized and beloved Daphne odoras. They are beautiful flowered shrubs. These wonderful plants are perfect for the dry, hot area that Mrs. Greenthumb lives in. As they need little water, they were her favourite plants.Carol had to go on a month-long vacation and she had a dilemma.
In the medieval age, witches and warlocks were quite numerous. There were many, but the best of them all were three witches: Rubo, Baggo and Zadi. One day, someone summoned a spell only the three witches could do: burn down all of England with green fire. The King of England, the only survivor, knew where
When Troti (The Ruler of the Inspectors) walked into the house, a police officer approached him. “We have two people in custody,” said the officer, “But we have to release them both if we can’t find out who did this. There’s Mary, a former business partner, but they got in an argument a while back
Old Mr. Tidy was found dead in his study by Mr. Fiend. Mr. Fiend recounted his dismal discovery to the police. “I was walking by Mr. Tidy’s house when I thought I would just pop in for a visit. I noticed his study light was on and I decided to peek in from the outside
Detective Sing was sitting at his desk when he was approached by a young lady.“I’ve come to you for advice, Detective Sing,” she said, “I met this guy, Dr. Howard, a few months ago. He’s an archaeological expert, specialising in sun rituals in ancient times. A few days ago, he approached me and said that
Duffus had hired Boffo the clown for his nephew’s birthday party. Boffo was famous for his helium balloon animals. Boffo was running late and decided to pre-fill the balloons he would need for the party. To his horror, the helium tank was empty. Frantically, Boffo rushed to the local supplier for more. Boffo just made
Detective Derek was reviewing notes on the murder of Mr. Moore as he was heading to the police station to interrogate the suspects. The victim was Mr. Moore, a very powerful billionaire. He was shot square in the forehead around 11:00 pm the previous day. Mr. Moore had 3 sons, Bob, Jack, and John, who
Bob Sr. the alchemist had recently died. He invented only one magic potion, the Cingumbulating Stone 2001. It had the power to make any metal into gold (just like the Philosopher’s Stone). It was nowhere to be seen. However, he seemed to have left instructions on how to make it:Take 12 toenails,Add 5 nincompoops,Mix that
The police established the following facts: 1. On a beastly hot day, a masked man had entered the Johnson apartment. In attempting to beat from Mrs. Johnson, the hiding place of her fabulous diamond necklace, he accidentally killed her. He had ransacked the apartment and fled empty-handed.2. Mr. Johnson, an invalid who had been under
Doc Jim and the police were investigating a drug smuggler who was staying at a local hotel. Unfortunately, when they arrived, the suspect, Smuggling Sam, had already left. Luckily for them, he had left a list of the places where he was staying.“According to his list,” began the Captain, “he will be in Paris for