Three suspects claim to have an alibi for the night of a murder. One says he was at the movies, another at a friend's house, and the last insists he was reading. Who is lying?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: expert
Hint: Consider the nature of their alibis.
Answer
The one at the movies, who may have had company.
Explanation
If the movie was a new release, it’s likely the suspect’s story is fabricated, as he would have needed someone to go with him.
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