A passenger was found dead on a train, with no evidence of struggle. The train was on a route with only three stops, and each passenger had an alibi. The only clue is an empty ticket with a destination marked 'Nowhere.' Who could be the murderer?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider who has control over the train and its passengers.
Answer
The conductor, who had access to all areas of the train.
Explanation
The conductor had the means and opportunity to commit the crime, while the other passengers were accounted for.
This is a hard mystery riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is The conductor, who had access to all areas of the train..
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