Inspector Reyes is checking the order in which five suspects left the locked library. Kira left before Carmen. Boris left before Iris. Pavel left before Kira. Carmen left before Boris. Who left last?
Iris.
Putting every clue in a line gives this order: Pavel, Kira, Carmen, Boris, Iris.
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: Hard. More like this: Detective riddles with answers or try Truth & Lie Island for a different kind of puzzle.
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