Dead on Time
Puzzle
The wealthy antique dealer was found shot dead in his showroom. The only witness was his prize possession: a heavy brass grandfather clock, which stood completely silent, its hands frozen exactly at 3:00. upon seeing this, the detective ignored the estimated time of death and immediately issued an arrest warrant for the town's clockmaker. Why?
Detective Hints
- Q1: What did the detective notice about the victim's surroundings?
- Q2: How was the murder committed without alerting the neighbors?
- Q3: What logic led the detective to the specific suspect?
Key Characters
The Wealthy Antique Dealer
SSR
Main Character
"Is it... is it 3 o'clock already? I must have nodded off...."
The Clockmaker
SR
Key Suspect
"Tick-tock, tick-tock... time is a fragile thing, isn't it..."
The Brass Guardian
SSR
Witness
"I saw everything. I felt the hands force me forward. One...."
The Detective
R
Investigator
"Details, my friend. The devil is in the details. Or in th..."
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6 evidence slots
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