Sherlock Holmes the detectiveCracking mysteries is not so easy as it looks. It can take a lot of time or sometimes remained unsolved. Here's how to crack a mystery
Edit Steps
- 1Find a mystery. This is very important
- 2Train yourself once before going to the crime scene
- 3Go to the crime scene and look into[investigate]. Search for clues[eg. fingerprints, footprints, clothpieces, buttons, skin or hair samples, etc] Don't search only for big clues. Even small clues can help some mysteries, remember
Crime scene - 4Be calm. Make sure the culprit does not become aware.
- 5Examine all the clues.[ eg. Fingerprints. See which type of fingerprints are they? If the fingerprints are whorl, try to find out who's fingerprints are whorl]
Fingerprints - 6Have some suspects and witnesses. Question them. Try to match details, whether big or small, with the clues
- 7Read facial expressions and body language of people
- 8Write the information in a notebook and read it regularly
- 9Try to figure out the possibilities and expect the unexpected
- 10Be suspicious. Even the most innocent one could be the suspect
- 11Don't leave any small clues. Even they can help you
- 12Be careful. There are fake clues[ red herrings]
- 13Think and try to solve the mystery
- 14Keep trying
Edit Tips
- Find a mystery
- Investigate the crime scene. Remember, you should have good observation, thinking and listening skills. Concentrate on the crime scene and the clues
- Examine all the clues
- Be calm
- Interview and question your witnesses and suspects
- Read facial expressions and body language of witnesses and suspects
- Remember to write information in a notebook or on paper
- Figure out the possibilities and expect the unexpected
- Be suspicious
- Small clues can help solve big mysteries, remember
- Be careful. There are fake clues
- If possible, you can question the suspects in disguise
- Make sure the suspect does not know you
- Think
- Don't wear disguises as a trench coat or Sherlock Holmes
- Always keep working and thinking
- You can also read some mystery books for help
Edit Warnings
- Don't tell people that you are solving a mystery
- Don't brag about your abilities
- Don't wear a detective costume while questioning. This can create suspicion
- If you are wearing disguises, make sure your suspect does not identify your disguise
- Never mess up with the real crime scene unless you are a real crime fighter
- Don't suspect police or dangerous people. They can take this seriously
- Never suspect anyone unless you have a proof
- Don't leave clues otherwise you can be called as a suspect
- Don't be a suspect yourself
- Never quarrel anyone
- If you are a kid, don't concentrate 100 percent on the mystery. Also concentrate on studies otherwise teachers and parents could be suspicious. Make sure your parents know when you leave your home
Edit Things You'll Need
- A mystery
- Crime scene
- Clues
- Observation, thinking and thinking skills
- Calming skills
- Knowledge of fingerprints
- A notebook or paper
- Pen or pencil
- Disguises[optional]
- Skill of reading body language and expressions
- Mystery books
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April 19, 2012 by Ttrimm
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