A criminal confesses to a crime he didn’t commit. What does he gain by confessing?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about loyalty and sacrifice.
Answer
To protect the real culprit
Explanation
His confession could be a way to shield someone else, possibly a loved one or an accomplice.
This is a medium mystery riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is To protect the real culprit.
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