Study Riddle

[pixie373]

A man was found dead in his study. He was slumped over his desk and a gun was in his hand. There was a cassette recorder on his desk. When the police pressed play on the tape recorder, they heard, "i can't go on. I have nothing to live for." Then the sound of a gunshot. How did the detective immediately know the man had been murdered and it wasn't suicide?

[Mamyalynne]

If he had shot himself then 'Play' button would still be in 'on' position.

[Frank97]

Someone had to rewind the tape?

[Mamyalynne]

Or the 'record' button maybe lol

[2sp_]

If he had shot himself the police would have to rewind the tape before pressing play to hear the message? Someone else must have rewound the tape after killing the man.

Maybe?

[pixie373]

Yes- the tape was rewound- my son reading me these. Maybe too easy!

[2sp_]

I love riddles!

[pixie373]

Me too- i should look for some adult ones, really! Try one more.