Ep. 456: Detective Author Murdered by Fictional Character Suspects Guard and Editor
Aired on November 13, 2006Filler

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A renowned mystery novelist is found dead in his apartment. A card at the scene indicates the killer identified as a character from the author's own novels. Two primary suspects emerge: the mansion guard, who ignored the author's prohibition against drinking, and the publishing editor, who claimed the author was alive when he departed. Investigators uncover crucial evidence linked to sushi, which helps identify the true culprit. The resolution reveals that the murder was committed out of a deep love for the author's mystery stories.
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