Phyl Coe Mysteries Solution Page 2

7. Last Will and Testament

Uncle Daniel is murdered by hat pin. Dr. James Bosworth said that he was listening to a broadcast from England until 1 a.m. when the announcer signed off and said good night. Since England would have been at least 6 hours ahead of the son, the announcer should have been saying good morning. Bosworth said that he did not have the combination to the safe, but he was given the combination by the father the night before.

8. Case of the Stolen Sables

A sable is stolen. Marshall said that he listened to Steve Gilbert's newscast and it was dull stuff, but the newscast actually announced that the sable had been stolen from his employer. Marshall was seen with a watch earlier in the day, and lied about leaving work at 5:30.

9. Who Murdered Senator Floyd

The senator is found murdered on the train. Arnold claimed he was deaf (deef), but stated that he heard Boss James and Sinclair whispering outside his cabin. Arnold was seen with 2 new pairs of shoes.

10. Laughing Ghost

Nelson is found dead with a broken neck. Lynch said that he had never been anything other than a caretaker, but his wife said that he had worked as a ventriloquist. Lynch said that Nelson was going for a walk, but his wife said that Lynch sent Nelson for some eggs. As a ventriloquist, Lynch could throw his voice which is why the source of the voice was never found.

11. The Fallen Star

Clare Adams falls off the balcony. Bob Dale said he used the last clean towel, but more towels were hanging on the rack. Bob said that he had just washed his hands, but they were covered in dirt. He said that he was looking for his briefcase in the bedroom, but he left it in the hall.

12. Jagged Rock Mystery

Hans dies from a morphine overdose. Stevenson said that that he never skied to the south, but it was revealed that he went to Bordertown several times. He carried a lunch in his knapsack but said that he didn't carry a knapsack. He said that he didn't have a scarf, but his wife said she had knitted him one.