The Empty Case

Gullhaven Museum

The gold locket was missing from its display, and the night guard was found dead. Nobody had left the building.

• HHugo Larka painterHugo was next to a bookcase.
• EEdith Cranethe librarianEdith was in the top row.
• GGwen Talbotthe schoolteacherGwen was in row 7.
• NNigel Thornea solicitorNigel was next to a stool.
• CClara Vossthe museum curatorClara was sitting on a sofa.
• TTilly Rooka photographerTilly was next to an anchor.
• MMonty Fenwickthe auctioneerMonty was sitting on a stool.
• UUna Fitchan amateur astronomerUna was somewhere to the left of Hugo.

CASE NOTEExactly one suspect was next to a crate.