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Murderous Motives (Deduction Challenge) (Part 3)

“I don’t think Mr. Jackston did it. He had a motive but not much of a way in. Mrs. Gillman might have done it, she had a way in and a motive, but I don’t think she did,” he continued, peering over his shoulder at the suspects. Streven and Flare were exchanging glances, but they stopped when they saw him staring at them. “Streven mentioned poison, but I never said how Henry died. Mrs. Flare denied cheating, but I never said she cheated. I think that Lucida was cheating on Henry with Streven, and Henry found out so she had Streven kill him with a poisoned burger.”
He turned around to face the suspects. “Lucida, I’m sorry you felt that he had to die. Mr. Streven, I’m sorry you had to kill him. But if you loved eachother enough that you thought that someone had to die, I guess you’ll be happy to hear that you will be spending a long time together – in prison. These two policemen are going to read you your rights and arrest you. Mr. Jackston, Mrs. Gillman, I’m sorry you had to go through this, you’re free to go.

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