A valentine was left on the desk. It was signed with a doodle of a cat. Only Sam draws cats. Who sent it?
Sam.
Sam is the only one who draws cats.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Detective riddles with answers or try Truth & Lie Island for a different kind of puzzle.
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