The Clock Catches Up

Objection! daily courtroom logic puzzle · 2026-10-12

The case file

Between 6:00 PM and 6:20 PM, the stand's motion sensor tripped -- and a cash box went missing from the concession stand. Four people were nearby that evening. Whose alibi falls apart?

The rule: All four findings come from verified records -- logs, cameras, receipts. Exactly one suspect's story contradicts the evidence.

The clues

  1. Silas Reed: The keycard log shows Silas Reed badging into north garage at 5:16 PM. The shift log shows Silas Reed clocked in at the office at 5:23 PM.
  2. Theo Marsh: The keycard log shows Theo Marsh badging into the office at 5:54 PM. The toll transponder on Theo Marsh's car pinged at river toll plaza at 6:26 PM.
  3. Mira Sol: The toll transponder on Mira Sol's car pinged at river toll plaza at 5:52 PM. The shift log shows Mira Sol clocked in at downtown at 6:30 PM.
  4. Marcus Vale: Phone tower records place Marcus Vale near downtown at 5:48 PM. The toll transponder on Marcus Vale's car pinged at river toll plaza at 6:22 PM.

Who did it?

  1. Silas Reed
  2. Theo Marsh
  3. Mira Sol
  4. Marcus Vale

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