Detective Holmes Mysteries



Work through 3 puzzle-based mysteries with Detective Holmes.



1 - The Calendar Man

2 - The Oil Boss

3 - The Smithy Thief



Answers below...



The mysteries are presented in a newspaper/noir style.

Each mystery could take 5 - 10 minutes to complete, depending on students' level.



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ANSWERS:

Mystery 1 Answer:

The killer is Jason.

The months on the calendar are July, August, September, October, and November.

The first letter of each month spells J.A.S.O.N.



Mystery 2 Answer:

The leader of the gang is Bill.

Turn the note upside-down. The numbers resemble letters (this is clearer with a calculator).

The note reads: BILL IS BOSS HE SELLS OIL



Mystery 3 Answer:

The thief is Mark Smith.

The note to Holmes reads literally, “QUESTION MARK SMITH, THEY ARE THE THIEF”.

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Detective Holmes Mystery [Printable]

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Let's do English ESL general reading comprehension. Detective Holmes Mysteries



Work through 3 puzzle-based mysteries with Detective Holmes.



1 - The Ca…