Murder Suspects Riddle

United States
October 27, 2006 3:24pm CST
A man was found murdered on Sunday morning. His wife immediately called the police. The police questioned the wife and staff and got these 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?
3 responses
tsmeesa98
@tsmeesa98 (576)
• United States
27 Oct 06
The maid because the mail doesn't run on Sundays.
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alainnmiog
@alainnmiog (660)
• United States
27 Oct 06
Too little too late! Try another of my riddles!
sillyputty
@sillyputty (99)
• United States
27 Oct 06
It was the maid -- no mail on Sunday?
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alainnmiog
@alainnmiog (660)
• United States
27 Oct 06
Too little too late! Try another riddle!
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@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
27 Oct 06
It was the Maid, because there is no Post on sundays... She must have been a blonde lol
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alainnmiog
@alainnmiog (660)
• United States
27 Oct 06
Absolutely correct! Congratulations!