The Cursed Artifact of the Archaeologist
Dr. Evelyn Carter, a renowned archaeologist, is found dead in her study on Halloween night. She was researching a cursed Egyptian artifact. The suspects are her research assistant Tim, her estranged brother Victor, and her neighbor Mrs. Johnson, who is obsessed with Egyptian mythology.
The Clues:
- Tim says he was cataloging other artifacts in the basement.
- Victor claims he was at a Halloween party across town.
- Mrs. Johnson says she was home, reading an Egyptian spell book.
- Dr. Carter’s study was locked from the inside.
- A snake was found coiled around the cursed artifact.
Who is the murderer?