A woman reports her necklace stolen, but the only people present were her husband, her sister, and her best friend. Who is the thief?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about motives in relationships.
Answer
Her husband
Explanation
Often, the spouse has the most to gain from stealing valuable items.
This is an easy mystery riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Her husband.
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