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Case File · Detective · No. 012

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The Curator's Missing Key

9 min

A priceless amber fossil — the museum's centrepiece — was stolen overnight from its locked display case. The head curator, Dr. Elspeth Vane, was found unconscious in her office at 7 a.m., struck on the head. Four people had access to the building after closing time last night. Detectives must determine who stole the fossil and attacked Dr. Vane.

Subject

Dr. Elspeth Vane

Head curator, mid-fifties, dedicated paleontologist who personally acquired the amber fossil for the museum three years ago.

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This case first aired on July 6, 2026. A fresh detective runs every morning — same rules, five minutes, one solution.