Two Truths, One Lie
A Logic Puzzle Wrapped in a Murder Mystery
Three suspects. Two truths. One lie. Can you solve this deadly logic game and catch the real killer?
The Case: A Murder at Moonridge Mansion
The rain hadn't stopped for hours. Thunder echoed through the valleys of Moonridge, where an old mansion sat on a hill like a secret waiting to be told.
At 2:33 AM, a scream pierced the storm.
Thirty minutes later, Inspector Rehan Malik stood in the study of the mansion. Vinay Kapoor, the mansion's wealthy owner, lay on the floor, stabbed once in the chest. No struggle. A clean kill.
Three people were in the house. All claimed innocence. One was lying.
The Suspects
- Riya Kapoor – Vinay’s niece, a tech consultant.
"I was in my room on a video call with my manager. You can check the timestamp in the app logs." - Karthik Mehra – Vinay’s business partner.
"I heard a loud thud while I was making tea in the kitchen. When I rushed in, Riya was already near the body." - Meera Das – The housekeeper.
"Sir was alone in the study since 10 PM. No one went in or out. I stayed in the servant quarters the whole time."
Rehan’s Thinking
One lie. Two truths. He checked phone records, app logs, footprints, and the mug in the kitchen.
Then he smiled. He had solved it. Have you?
Your Turn to Solve
Which suspect is lying?
Comment below with your theory! The best answer will be featured in next week's Reader Spotlight.
The Clue You Might’ve Missed:
“No one went into the study,” Meera said. But Vinay was stabbed — clearly, someone *did*.
Sometimes, the lie hides in the smallest overconfidence.
The liar is Suspect A.
ReplyDeleteA denied knowing the victim, but C revealed (truthfully) that they had a heated argument — exposing A’s lie.
B and C both support each other's alibi, which must be true if only A is lying.
Therefore, A lied and is the only suspect without an alibi — making him the prime suspect.