Monthly Mystery: Criminal Among Criminals - Part One

April 2023

Identify the killer among criminals in this three-part mystery game.

Solve mildly challenging puzzles to unlock the mystery.



Within the confines of a men's prison cell, six criminals coexisted. In a shocking turn of events, Dan Danger (45) was found murdered in the dead of night, smothered by his own pillow. Despite signs of a struggle, the assailant's strength surpassed the victim's. The cell was secured from the outside, and all five remaining cellmates insist they were fast asleep during the incident. In this three-part mystery, can you uncover the identity of the killer?


Part One

This is Part One of a three-part series. Be sure to check out Part Two and Part Three to unlock the complete mystery.


Clue:

Each criminal was found guilty of a different charge and is serving a different length of sentence. Use the following clues to determine the name, age, crime committed, and length of sentence for each prisoner.

  • The 23-year-old is in for assault, and the person who committed burglary will be 33 when his 6-year sentence ends.
  • Rog Risker is guilty of either drug trafficking or arson.
  • Four of the criminals are the one who was sentenced for 15 years, Mick Menace, the one who committed assault, and the one who is guilty of kidnapping.
  • The one sentenced for 8 years is not Mick Menace.
  • The 44-year-old is not the drug trafficker.
  • The five prisoners are the one who committed assault, the one who is in for 16 years, Pip Peril, Rog Risker, and the drug trafficker.
  • Theo Threat is 31 years old, and the oldest among them is 46.
  • Hilly Hazard is the one serving a sentence of 12 years.

It may be helpful to use this grid to solve this logic puzzle.

 

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Check out Part Two and Part Three to complete Criminal Among Criminals.

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