#73: Dead in His Study

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Answer to #72: Tom is the killer and Bill spoke the truth.

If Bill was the killer, both Tom and Harry will be telling the truth.

If Harry was the killer, none of the statements will be true.

If Mike was the killer, none of the statements will be true.

Riddle: Ben was found dead in his study by Peter. Peter recounted his dismal discovery to the police.

"I was walking by Ben's house when I thought I would just pop in for a visit. I noticed his study light was on and I decided to peek in from the outside to see if he was in there. There was frost on the window, so I had to wipe it away to see inside. That is when I saw his body. So I kicked in the front door to confirm my suspicions of foul play. I called the police immediately afterward."

The officer immediately arrested Peter for the murder of Ben. How did the officer know that Peter was lying? [Slide for answer]

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