10+ Murder Mystery Riddles: Can You Find the Killer?
Do you love detective stories? Do you think you are smart enough to catch a criminal? You are in the right place! We have collected the best murder mystery riddles from the world of Detective Mehul. These are not just boring text questions—they are visual puzzles. You need to use your eyes and your brain to solve them.
01. The Sunday Alibi
The Story:
A millionaire was found dead in his mansion on a Sunday morning. Detective Mehul questioned the staff:
- The Gardener: "I was trimming the bushes."
- The Maid: "I was collecting the mail from the postbox."
- The Cook: "I was preparing lunch."
Who is the killer and why?
Case Closed:
The Maid. It was Sunday — there is no mail delivery on Sundays.
02. The Frozen Iced Tea
The Story:
Aalia and Zoya ordered iced tea on a hot day. Zoya drank 5 glasses quickly; Aalia drank 1 slowly. Aalia died, Zoya survived.
How did Zoya survive?
Case Closed:
The poison was in the ice. Zoya drank quickly before the ice melted; Aalia drank slowly and consumed the poison.
03. The Left-Handed "Suicide"
The Story:
A man was found dead with a gun in his right hand and a suicide note on the table. Mehul instantly knew it was murder.
How did Mehul know?
Case Closed:
The victim was left-handed. The gun was placed in the right hand — staged by the killer.
04. The Japanese Ship
The Story:
A diamond ring went missing. Crew said:
- Cook: "I was preparing sushi."
- Engineer: "I was fixing the generator."
- Seaman: "I was correcting the flag — it was upside down."
Who stole the ring?
Case Closed:
The Seaman. The Japanese flag looks the same upside down — he lied.
05. The Numbers in Blood
The Story:
A chemist left a dying clue: 28 - 27 - 57 - 16. Suspects: Felice, Nicolas, Amer.
Who is the killer?
Case Closed:
28 = Ni, 27 = Co, 57 = La, 16 = S → Ni-Co-La-S. The killer is Nicolas.
06. The Cassette Tape
The Story:
A man recorded a suicide message ending with a gunshot. But Mehul said it was murder.
Why was it murder?
Case Closed:
The tape was rewound. A dead man cannot rewind the tape.
07. The Rainy Day
The Story:
A robbery happened on a rainy day. Three suspects were nearby:
- Suspect A: Dry raincoat.
- Suspect B: Wet umbrella.
- Suspect C: Soaking wet.
Who is the thief?
Case Closed:
Suspect A — he was completely dry. Impossible in the rain unless he came from inside the store.
08. The Calendar Code
The Story:
A dying man circled the numbers 7, 4, 9, 10, 11. Suspects: Fred, John, Jason, Sophie.
Who is the killer?
Case Closed:
The months: 7 = July (J), 4 = April (A), 9 = September (S), 10 = October (O), 11 = November (N). Spells JASON.
09. The Lonely Hut
The Story:
A man lived alone. A postman found him dead. Outside were warm milk bottles and Monday’s newspaper — but Tuesday and Wednesday's were missing.
Who is the killer?
Case Closed:
The Newspaper Boy. He stopped delivery because he already knew the man was dead.
10. The Honey-Moon
The Story:
A couple went on honeymoon. The husband returned alone claiming the wife died in a skiing accident. Mehul called the travel agent.
What did the agent reveal?
Case Closed:
He bought a return ticket for himself, but a one-way ticket for his wife.
Did you solve them all? If you got 10/10, you are a genius detective! If you missed a few, don't worry—even Detective Mehul needs help sometimes. Want more fun? Check out our Detective Mehul YouTube Channel for more cartoons and mysteries. Share this page with your best friend and see if they can beat your score!
