Analysis Mystery 1 - College of William & Mary

Analysis – Mystery 1

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Amy LaTour’s body was found in her bedroom last night, as shown, with her pet canary strangled in its cage. Henry Willy

and Joe Wonty, her boyfriends; Louis Spanker, a burglar known to have been in the vicinity; and Celeste, her maid were

questioned by the police.

Wilbur Unisex, who happened to be in the area pursuing the Heliconius charitonius, put down his butterfly net and

solved the case. Can you?

Questions

1. How was Amy apparently killed? ___ Shot ___ Stabbed ___ Strangled ___ Beaten

2. Is there evidence of a violent struggle? ___ Yes ___ No

3. Was her murderer strong? ___ Yes ___ No

4. Was Amy fond of jewelry? ___ Yes ___ No

5. Was she robbed? ___ Yes ___ No

6. Do you think she had been on friendly terms with her killer? ___ Yes ___ No

7. Was the canary strangled before Amy’s death? ___ Yes ___ No

8. Was this a crime of passion? ___ Yes ___ No

9. Did Willy have a motive? ___ Yes ___ No

10. Who killed Amy?

a. Henry Willy

b. Joe Wonty

c. Louis Spanker

d. Celeste

How did you discover the killer? (Explain in the space provided)