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TO-DAY’S DETECTOGRAM How Good a Detective Are You? Inspector Ramsey Kenyon of the Criminal Investigation Department, New Scotland Yard, London, is attached to tho United States Police for a spell of duty to widen his experience. Every day ho cables to his old chief. Sir Albert Wiggin, new* »f an American murder problem, giving all the facta of the case, 4nd indicating who he thinks is the murderer. Try your skill in solving Inspector Kenyon's latest problem —the clue is in the cablegram: ALBERT WIGGIN, Superintendent, Metropolitan Police, LONDON. Clara Evans’ coat and hat washed ashore at Brent’s boathouse. Stop. Although her body, recovered with grappling hooks, bore bruises on head and left side, drowning cause of death. Stop. Robert Allen states they were canoeing in middle of river opposite Brent’s when two motor boats sped by causing heavy wash at which Clara became frightened and capsized canoe. Stop. Current is strong there and as night very dark Allen claims could not locate Clara in water. Stop. Explains two hour delay in reporting tragedy by statement be was practically unconscious when he made shore. Stop, Local police accepted Allen’s story until I proved be was lying. RAMSEY KENYON. How did Inspector Kenyon know Allen was lying and therefore involved in Clara Evans’ death? Solution appears on last pngo of tills issue. Anotlicr Inspector Kenyon case will be published to-morrow.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 80, 5 April 1939, Page 2
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