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This huge aggregation of police detective puzzles centers around a readers ability to break down clues to essentially find "Whodunit". Have you always had an interest in crime shows, and cool detective series like SVU? Try out these puzzles to see how good of a crime solver you may actually be.
These riddles are outstanding for teens, and adults of all ages. We all have a bit of "Sherlock Holmes" in us, and it's time to let him out!
Before attempting these thought-provoking conundrums make sure that you are of age. Anyone under 18 may need to browse this page with parental guidance and approval because of the graphic nature of a few of the puzzles listed in this section.
A Man Walked In His House Riddle
He was about to hang up his coat when he heard his wife say: "No Peter! Don't do it!"
There was a gunshot and the woman was killed.
There was a police officer, a doctor, and a lawyer standing next to her.
The woman's husband knew that the police officer did it.
How did the husband know?
Hint:
The police officer was a man while the doctor and lawyer were women Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Sherlock Holmes And The Case Of Ganpat
Ganpat is found dead in his office at his desk.
Sherlock Holmes was working on this case and have narrowed the suspects down to three people:
1. His Friend Mr Rakesh Gupta
2. Ganpat's wife "Bhawna"
3. His Secretary "Jason Kumar"
All three suspects visited ganpat on the day of his murder for various reason as they told to sherlock.
As we know where police failed , sherlock comes.
He was able to find a note at the corner of the wall. "7B91011" was written on it.
Sherlock waste no time in announcing the killer. Who was the killer ?
Sherlock Holmes was working on this case and have narrowed the suspects down to three people:
1. His Friend Mr Rakesh Gupta
2. Ganpat's wife "Bhawna"
3. His Secretary "Jason Kumar"
All three suspects visited ganpat on the day of his murder for various reason as they told to sherlock.
As we know where police failed , sherlock comes.
He was able to find a note at the corner of the wall. "7B91011" was written on it.
Sherlock waste no time in announcing the killer. Who was the killer ?
Hint:
Jason Kumar
The number on the calendar was written in a hurry.Sherlock matched the written number with the months of the year.
So the B was an 8, thereby giving us 7-8-9-10-11: July, August, September, October, November.
Use the first letter of each month and it spells J-A-S-O-N. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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The number on the calendar was written in a hurry.Sherlock matched the written number with the months of the year.
So the B was an 8, thereby giving us 7-8-9-10-11: July, August, September, October, November.
Use the first letter of each month and it spells J-A-S-O-N. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Finding The Clues
Hercule Poirot Detective reviewed the information they had on the case so far.
A lady named 'monica' was found shot and Hercule already had a list of suspects: rooney, torres, dabid, messi, ronaldo
Killer is a fan of Hercule and chalenge him by leaving notes at various places.
# The first was found in a drawing room.
# The second was found in an art room.
# The third was in a bed room.
# the fourth in an ice-cream room.
# The fifth at the desk room
All of the notes read the same thing, 'The clues are where you find the notes.' Still, nothing was found anywhere.
Hercule Poirot pause for a moment and then arrested the killer. Who was the killer?
A lady named 'monica' was found shot and Hercule already had a list of suspects: rooney, torres, dabid, messi, ronaldo
Killer is a fan of Hercule and chalenge him by leaving notes at various places.
# The first was found in a drawing room.
# The second was found in an art room.
# The third was in a bed room.
# the fourth in an ice-cream room.
# The fifth at the desk room
All of the notes read the same thing, 'The clues are where you find the notes.' Still, nothing was found anywhere.
Hercule Poirot pause for a moment and then arrested the killer. Who was the killer?
Hint:
Dabid is the killer
drawing room(D) , art room(a) , bed room (b) , ice-cream room (i) , desk room (d) Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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drawing room(D) , art room(a) , bed room (b) , ice-cream room (i) , desk room (d) Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Gay Detectives Riddle
Hint:
Dead In The Alley Way
The Police find a man dead in the alley way. A bullet hole is in his head. Beside the man is the gun that killed him (with his fingerprints), a handkerchief, and a tape recorder. The Detective pushes play on the tape recorder and hears that it starts from the beginning, and it says: "I'm sorry that I must end my life. I'm in debt and I don't know how to get out of it. I'm sorry..." then a second later he hears the gun go off. Why did the detective file the case as a murder instead of a suicide?
Hint:
The tape started at the beginning and the gun shot was at the end. how could the man rewind the tape if he was already dead? Plus, the murderer could've used the the handkerchief to hold the gun and then puts the man's hand on the gun when he was dead so only his fingerprints were left behind. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Chicken Murder Riddle
Hint:
The Detective Trap Riddle
Detective Sara Dunts was called in for an investigation on a Saturday morning. Mr. John Gooding had mysteriously vanished from his one story home, Sara was told. "I'll phone Mrs. Glen, the caretaker, and get you the address." Detective Chad Sandlers, Sara's partner, said. Sara stood waiting as he made the call. "Okay, everything's set. Mrs. Glen will be expecting you in half an hour at 232 Parker At." Detective Chad said.
Sara hopped out of her car and walked up the long path that led to the house. Right away she was ushered inside by Mrs. Glen. "Detective, I'm so glad you came. The last place I saw Mr. Gooding was in his room. I suspected that would be your first question." Mrs. Glen said somewhat nervously. She walked Sara into the other room. "Up here," Mrs. Glen called from a twisting flight of stairs. The front door banged shut just as Sara started up the steps. "Oh, I must have left the door open. The wind must have shut it." Mrs. Glen said. Again they started up the stairs.
They walked up the enormous stairway. Halfway up detective Sara noticed a weather vane through the window. She realized that the wind was blowing west and in order for it to have shut the door it would have to have been blowing east. Then Sara realized for the first time that there was a third set of footsteps on the stairs. Then it dawned on her and she realized she had walked into a trap. How did Sara know she had walked into a trap?
Sara hopped out of her car and walked up the long path that led to the house. Right away she was ushered inside by Mrs. Glen. "Detective, I'm so glad you came. The last place I saw Mr. Gooding was in his room. I suspected that would be your first question." Mrs. Glen said somewhat nervously. She walked Sara into the other room. "Up here," Mrs. Glen called from a twisting flight of stairs. The front door banged shut just as Sara started up the steps. "Oh, I must have left the door open. The wind must have shut it." Mrs. Glen said. Again they started up the stairs.
They walked up the enormous stairway. Halfway up detective Sara noticed a weather vane through the window. She realized that the wind was blowing west and in order for it to have shut the door it would have to have been blowing east. Then Sara realized for the first time that there was a third set of footsteps on the stairs. Then it dawned on her and she realized she had walked into a trap. How did Sara know she had walked into a trap?
Hint:
Detective Sara Dunts realized she had walked into a trap when she heard the extra set of footsteps. Hearing the footsteps on the stairs made her remember what her partner had said, "Mr. John Gooding had mysteriously vanished from his one story home." She then realized that this was not Mr. Goodings home because at that very moment she realized that she was climbing stairs in a supposedly one story house. Sara immediately called for backup and arrested Mrs. Glen. She then walked down the stairs to find Mr. Gooding near the bottom. The two had planned on kidnapping and killing Sara for putting Mr. Goodings niece and Mrs. Glens son in jail for murder. Both went to jail to serve their time. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Construction Site Murder Riddle
A workman was killed at a construction site. The police began questioning a number of the other fellow workers. Based on past scrapes with the law, many of the following workers were considered prime suspects:
* The electrician was suspected of wiretapping once but was never charged.
* The carpenter thought he was a stud. He tried to frame another man one time.
* The glazier went to great panes to conceal his past. He still claims that he didnt do anything, that he was framed.
* The painter had a brush with the law several years ago.
* The heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractor was known to pack heat. He was arrested once but duct the charges.
* The mason was a prime suspect because he gets stoned regularly.
* The cabinet maker is an accomplished counter fitter.
The autopsy led the police to arrest the carpenter, who subsequently confessed. Why?
* The electrician was suspected of wiretapping once but was never charged.
* The carpenter thought he was a stud. He tried to frame another man one time.
* The glazier went to great panes to conceal his past. He still claims that he didnt do anything, that he was framed.
* The painter had a brush with the law several years ago.
* The heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractor was known to pack heat. He was arrested once but duct the charges.
* The mason was a prime suspect because he gets stoned regularly.
* The cabinet maker is an accomplished counter fitter.
The autopsy led the police to arrest the carpenter, who subsequently confessed. Why?
Hint:
The evidence against him was irrefutable. It was found that the workman, when he died, was hammered. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Killed Her Own Sister Riddle
A woman killed her own sister. During the interrogation, she told a story that she had just attended her own mother's funeral a few days before the crime took place. While at the funeral, she said that she met a guy whom she did not know. She thought this guy was amazing, so much her dream guy that she believed him to be just that! She fell in love with him right there, but never asked for his number and could not find him. A few days later, she killed her sister.
Although this woman has confessed to the crime, police are still intrigued by the story, especially because she won't tell them her motive. Hearing this tragic story, with his psychological education background, Detective Thompson easily guessed the woman's motive.
Why did the woman killed her own sister?
Although this woman has confessed to the crime, police are still intrigued by the story, especially because she won't tell them her motive. Hearing this tragic story, with his psychological education background, Detective Thompson easily guessed the woman's motive.
Why did the woman killed her own sister?
Hint:
She was hoping that the guy would appear at the funeral again. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Crime In The Forest Riddle
Hint: YEW know who.
Murdered On A Sunday Afternoon
Maid: I was fixing the table.
Cook: I was cooking breakfast.
Butler: I was polishing the silverware and the dishes.
Gardener: I was planting tomato seeds.
Wife: I was reading a book.
Who did it?
Hint:
The cook did it. You don't cook breakfast in the afternoon. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Who Committed The Murder Riddle
At the scene of a heinous crime, five suspects, one of whom is the guilty party, are being interrogated by a detective. Each of the suspects gives one statement and it later transpires that just three of these statements are correct.
These are the statements:
Uncle Jack: Uncle Jim committed the murder
Aunt Mary: I did not do it
Cousin Stewart: It was not Cousin Margaret
Uncle Jim: Uncle Jack is lying when he says I did it
Cousin Margaret: Aunt Mary is telling the truth
Who committed the murder?
These are the statements:
Uncle Jack: Uncle Jim committed the murder
Aunt Mary: I did not do it
Cousin Stewart: It was not Cousin Margaret
Uncle Jim: Uncle Jack is lying when he says I did it
Cousin Margaret: Aunt Mary is telling the truth
Who committed the murder?
Hint:
Cousin Margaret. The statements of Aunty Mary, Uncle Jim and cousin Margaret are true. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Japanese Ship Thief Riddle
A Japanese ship was en route in the open sea. The Japanese captain went for a shower removing his diamond ring and Rolex watch on the table. When he returned, his valuables were missing. The captain immediately called the five suspected crew members and asked each one where and what he was doing for the last 15 minutes.
The Filipino cook in a heavy overcoat said, I was in fridge room getting meat for cooking.
The Indian Engineer with a torch in hand said, I was working on generator engine.
The Sri Lankan seaman said, I was on the mast (top of the ship) correcting the flag which was upside down by mistake.
The British radio officer said, I was messaging to company that we are reaching the next port in 72 hours. From now that is Wednesday morning at 10 AM.
The British navigation officer said, I am on night watch, so sleeping in my cabin.
The captain caught the liar. So who is the thief?
The Filipino cook in a heavy overcoat said, I was in fridge room getting meat for cooking.
The Indian Engineer with a torch in hand said, I was working on generator engine.
The Sri Lankan seaman said, I was on the mast (top of the ship) correcting the flag which was upside down by mistake.
The British radio officer said, I was messaging to company that we are reaching the next port in 72 hours. From now that is Wednesday morning at 10 AM.
The British navigation officer said, I am on night watch, so sleeping in my cabin.
The captain caught the liar. So who is the thief?
Hint:
The thief is the Sri Lankan seaman. They are on a Japanese ship, so it will bear a Japanese flag. The Japanese flag will look the same upside down. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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The Smuggler Riddle
Every day, a man crosses the border of Mexico on a bicycle with two bags of sand. The customs officers check his bags and they are full of sand. The custom officers are aware that he is smuggling something but are not sure what is it exactly. As they do not have any evidence, they let him cross the border. What is he smuggling?
Hint:
Puddle Of Water Riddle
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1. Why did the detective break up with his girlfriend? Because she was always a case too much to handle.
2. How did the detective keep his files organized? He put them under private "I" (PI)!
3. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving ghosts? He was afraid it would be too spooky to handle.
4. Why did the detective break up with his GPS? Because she always gave him a wrong lead.
5. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case regarding an alphabet? Because he already knew "C" It all.
6. How did the detective always solve cases quickly? He had a knack for getting to the root of the problem "pronto".
7. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case that involved eggs? Because he didn't want to crack under pressure.
8. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a tree? Because it was too dangerous to branch out.
9. Why did the detective never work in the circus? Because clowns made him suspicious.
10. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a pin? Because he didn’t want to poke around in it.
11. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving mushrooms? Because he was afraid it would be a real fungi.
12. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving owls? Because it made him hoot and holler.
13. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a snowman? He didn't want to get involved in a case that would just melt away.
14. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a janitor? Because he didn't want to sweep up the evidence.
15. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a telephone operator? Because he didn't want to get caught in the operator's hold.
16. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a time capsule? Because he didn't want to be stuck in another time.
17. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a musical note? Because it was too flat.
18. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a coffee pot? Because it was always percolating.
19. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a banana? Because it was too slippery to handle.
20. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a cactus? Because it was too prickly to handle.
21. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a hamburger bun? Because it was just half baked.
22. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a flower bouquet? Because it was just too posy.
23. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a bicycle? Because it was too two-wheeled.
24. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a car's muffler? Because he just couldn't handle the noise.
25. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a chess game? Because he was afraid of being checkmated.
26. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a football stadium? Because he didn't want to be sidelined.
27. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a calculator? Because it was too much of a math problem.
28. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a printer? Because he didn't want to get involved in paper jams.
29. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a dentist? Because he didn't want to be caught in the "filling" of the crime.
30. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a flashlight? Because he didn't want to shine the light on something he couldn't handle.
31. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a magician? Because he didn't believe in smoke and mirrors.
32. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a beach? Because he didn’t want to get sunburned.
33. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a frying pan? Because he didn’t want to get too hot to handle.
34. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a talking parrot? Because he didn’t want to get caught in a flap of feathers.
35. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a superhero? Because he didn’t want to be caught up in their super powers.
36. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a cow? Because he didn’t want to be bogged down in a pasture.
37. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a race car driver? Because he didn't want to be caught in any speed traps.
38. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a painter? Because he didn't want to be caught in a colorful scheme.
39. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a surfer? Because he didn't want to get caught up in the waves.
40. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a St. Bernard dog? Because he was already drowning in work.
41. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a washing machine? Because he didn't want to get caught in the spin cycle.
42. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a dance competition? Because he didn't want to step on any toes.
43. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a fireman? Because he didn't want to get caught in the blaze.
44. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a cake? Because it was too much of a sweet crime to handle.
45. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a magician's assistant? Because he didn't want to be caught in their rabbit hole.
46. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a hair salon? Because he didn't want to get caught up in the hair-raising drama.
47. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a construction worker? Because he didn't want to be caught in the rubble.
48. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a vineyard? Because he didn't want to get caught in a grape mess.
49. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a mirror? Because he didn't want to get caught up in his own reflection.
50. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a gardener? Because he didn't want to get caught up in a thorny situation.
1. Why did the detective break up with his girlfriend? Because she was always a case too much to handle.
2. How did the detective keep his files organized? He put them under private "I" (PI)!
3. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving ghosts? He was afraid it would be too spooky to handle.
4. Why did the detective break up with his GPS? Because she always gave him a wrong lead.
5. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case regarding an alphabet? Because he already knew "C" It all.
6. How did the detective always solve cases quickly? He had a knack for getting to the root of the problem "pronto".
7. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case that involved eggs? Because he didn't want to crack under pressure.
8. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a tree? Because it was too dangerous to branch out.
9. Why did the detective never work in the circus? Because clowns made him suspicious.
10. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a pin? Because he didn’t want to poke around in it.
11. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving mushrooms? Because he was afraid it would be a real fungi.
12. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving owls? Because it made him hoot and holler.
13. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a snowman? He didn't want to get involved in a case that would just melt away.
14. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a janitor? Because he didn't want to sweep up the evidence.
15. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a telephone operator? Because he didn't want to get caught in the operator's hold.
16. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a time capsule? Because he didn't want to be stuck in another time.
17. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a musical note? Because it was too flat.
18. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a coffee pot? Because it was always percolating.
19. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a banana? Because it was too slippery to handle.
20. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a cactus? Because it was too prickly to handle.
21. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a hamburger bun? Because it was just half baked.
22. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a flower bouquet? Because it was just too posy.
23. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a bicycle? Because it was too two-wheeled.
24. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a car's muffler? Because he just couldn't handle the noise.
25. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a chess game? Because he was afraid of being checkmated.
26. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a football stadium? Because he didn't want to be sidelined.
27. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a calculator? Because it was too much of a math problem.
28. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a printer? Because he didn't want to get involved in paper jams.
29. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a dentist? Because he didn't want to be caught in the "filling" of the crime.
30. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a flashlight? Because he didn't want to shine the light on something he couldn't handle.
31. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a magician? Because he didn't believe in smoke and mirrors.
32. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a beach? Because he didn’t want to get sunburned.
33. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a frying pan? Because he didn’t want to get too hot to handle.
34. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a talking parrot? Because he didn’t want to get caught in a flap of feathers.
35. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a superhero? Because he didn’t want to be caught up in their super powers.
36. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a cow? Because he didn’t want to be bogged down in a pasture.
37. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a race car driver? Because he didn't want to be caught in any speed traps.
38. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a painter? Because he didn't want to be caught in a colorful scheme.
39. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a surfer? Because he didn't want to get caught up in the waves.
40. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a St. Bernard dog? Because he was already drowning in work.
41. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a washing machine? Because he didn't want to get caught in the spin cycle.
42. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a dance competition? Because he didn't want to step on any toes.
43. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a fireman? Because he didn't want to get caught in the blaze.
44. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a cake? Because it was too much of a sweet crime to handle.
45. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a magician's assistant? Because he didn't want to be caught in their rabbit hole.
46. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a hair salon? Because he didn't want to get caught up in the hair-raising drama.
47. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a construction worker? Because he didn't want to be caught in the rubble.
48. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a vineyard? Because he didn't want to get caught in a grape mess.
49. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a mirror? Because he didn't want to get caught up in his own reflection.
50. Why did the detective refuse to work on a case involving a gardener? Because he didn't want to get caught up in a thorny situation.