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AI-generated murder mysteries you solve
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Witness statements. Forensic reports. Suspect dossiers. Red herrings. You read the evidence, cross-reference the alibis, and name the killer. No boxes to ship. No waiting. Just cases.

Free case requires no account  ·  Full investigation  ·  ~10 minutes

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How It Works

Three steps. One killer.

Step 01

Get Your Case

Every week, a fresh AI-generated murder mystery lands in your case files. Opening scene. Victim profile. Suspects. Forensics. The full dossier — instantly.

Step 02

Investigate

Read witness statements. Examine forensic reports. Challenge suspects. Check timelines. Cross-reference every detail — because the killer buried something in the evidence.

Step 03

Solve It

Name your suspect, their method, and their motive. Then reveal the full solution. See exactly how the real killer did it — and where your deduction led you right (or wrong).

Sample Case File

This is what lands in your inbox.
Can you spot what's wrong?

■ Case File #0247 — Active Difficulty: Easy  |  Est. solve time: 10 min
The Harborside Arrangement
Victim: Eleanor Voss, 54  |  Scene: Private residence, 14 Harborside Lane

Eleanor Voss was found dead at approximately 11:52 PM on Thursday. Medical examiner places time of death between 10:30 PM and midnight. Cause of death: blunt force trauma to the posterior skull. No signs of forced entry. The front door was locked from the inside — except the ██████████████████████████████ which the responding officer noted was ███████████████.

Three individuals had access to the property that evening. Phone records show a call placed to an unregistered number at 10:02 PM, lasting 22 seconds. The caller's identity has not yet been confirmed, but cell tower data places them within ████████████████████ of the scene.

Witness Statement
"I heard the front door at 11:40. I know because the news had just ended. But Marcus said he was home all night."
Forensic Report
Traces of saltwater residue on victim's shoes. Nearest coast: 12 miles from reported location of death.
Phone Records
Three calls to an unregistered number, 9:15 PM – 10:02 PM. Each under 30 seconds. Last call never returned.
MH
Marcus Harlow
Husband
DP
Diana Price
Business Partner
TK
Thomas Kearns
Neighbor
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5 more evidence items sealed. Suspect confrontation transcripts, full forensic pathology report, and security footage analysis are gated behind your investigation actions. Unlock this case →
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