A murderer confesses but his story is filled with contradictions. Why would he confess?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about the logic behind false confessions.
Answer
To mislead the investigation
Explanation
Confessing with contradictions could be a strategy to confuse investigators and delay the truth.
This is a medium mystery riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is To mislead the investigation.
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