Monthly Mystery: A Crime of Convenience - Part Two

May 2023

Track down the evidence video in this three-part mystery game.

Solve mildly challenging puzzles to unlock the mystery.

 


On a crisp October evening in 1985, Mrs. Holder's convenience store fell victim to a robbery. The perpetrator not only emptied the cash register but also seized the security camera tape. Mrs. Holder confirms that the suspect’s face was uncovered, but she is unable to identify him without the video recording. Engage in this three-part mystery and join the quest to recover the evidence tape.

 

Part Two

This is Part Two of a three-part series. You may choose to first solve Part One. Otherwise, you may just start with this puzzle. Be sure to check out Part Three to unlock the complete mystery with the final puzzle.

Please note: The answer to Part One has been shared below.

 

Clue:

The solution to Part One reveals information about the suspect:

“Man works the midnight shift as a bartender nearby.”


Below is a list of all people who work as bartenders at bars and restaurants within a 5-mile radius. Could you narrow down a possible suspect?


Name

Gender

Age

Workplace

Ben Brandy

M

32

Gary’s Corner

Open: 8:00 – 22:00

Genny Gin

F

27

Gary’s Corner

Open: 8:00 – 22:00

Mary Martini

F

41

Brown’s Bar

Open: 24 hours

Vinny Vodka​

F

25

Brown’s Bar

Open: 24 hours

Cliff Cocktail

M

26

Happy Tavern

Open: 18:00 – 06:00

​Sia Scotch

F

33

Happy Tavern

Open: 18:00 – 06:00

Will Whiskey

M

37

Simmy’s Soul Food

Open: 09:00 – 21:00

Wendy Wine

F

31

Lights On! The Club

Open: 22:00 – 06:00

Linda Liquor

F

29

Lights On! The Club

Open: 22:00 – 06:00

 

 

Get Answers

 

Hint

 Consider details about the suspect we already know, such as their gender and working hours.

 

Solution

 Cliff Cocktail is the only male bartender working past midnight. He is our suspect.

 

Check out Part One and Part Three to complete A Crime of Convenience.

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Find more full-size mystery games with:
+ A longer playtime for hours of fun
+ Life-like evidence, such as newspaper clippings, cryptic letters, suspects' statements, and more
+ Engaging clues to test your problem-solving skills

 

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