Whodunnit Daily — Answer for June 14, 2026
Today's case: The Spilled Ink. Ink soaked the rare manuscript overnight in the archive. 5 scholars could reach the vault. A hint first, then the culprit and the full reasoning. Tap the blacked-out box to reveal.
The statements
- Ivo: “It was Nia.”
- Mira: “I didn't do it.”
- Nia: “I didn't do it.”
- Lena: “It was Nia or Pax.”
- Pax: “I didn't do it.”
Hint
Two people point the same way. If they're right, the accused is the one who must be lying — which is exactly what the guilty one does.
The culprit
Guilty: Nia
Why (step by step)
Suppose Nia did it, then test every statement against the rules. Ivo said “It was Nia.” — that statement is true, so this person can sit on the innocent side — no conflict. Mira said “I didn't do it.” — that holds up, and an innocent person tells the truth — consistent. Nia said “I didn't do it.” — false — exactly the slip the rules demand of the one guilty party. Lena said “It was Nia or Pax.” — that is TRUE, which is exactly what an innocent suspect must say — fine. Pax said “I didn't do it.” — that statement is true, so this person can sit on the innocent side — no conflict. Every statement lines up under this assumption, so Nia is guilty. Swap in anyone else and an innocent is forced to lie (or the guilty one ends up truthful) — both forbidden — leaving Nia as the only logically consistent answer.