A body was found in a river, but it's clear they didn't drown. What could have happened?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about what could happen before they were in the water.
Answer
They were placed there after death.
Explanation
The riddle implies foul play before the body was disposed of in the river.
This is an easy mystery riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is They were placed there after death..
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