An artist was found dead beside an unfinished canvas. The only clue was a brush dipped in red paint. Who was the murderer?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider who might have something to gain from the artist's demise.
Answer
The art critic
Explanation
The art critic had a strong motive to silence the artist if he was receiving negative reviews.
This is a medium mystery riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The art critic.
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