The Sunday Morning Mystery

A man was found murdered on Sunday morning. His wife immediately called the police. The police questioned the wife and staff, who provided their alibis:

  • The Wife said she was sleeping.
  • The Cook was cooking breakfast.
  • The Gardener was picking vegetables.
  • The Maid was getting the mail.
  • The Butler was cleaning the closet.

The police instantly arrested the murderer. Who did it, and how did they know?

The Maid.

Explanation:
There is no mail delivered on Sunday morning, so the Maid’s alibi was a lie. This made her the prime suspect.

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