The Music Hut T. Trimpe Case #9

Someone stole a CD and a portable CD player from the mall music store. Shady Shrew claims he saw the stork unwrap those items and immediately start listening to music. Slylock Fox strongly suspects Shady's account is false. Why? Hint: What is the power source for the CD player? Source:

The CD player needed batteries before it could be used. Shady Shrew made up the lie. The stolen items are in his bag.

Hint: Notice the bones in the trash. An inconsiderate slob dumped trash on Rachel Rabbit's lawn. One of these two suspects is guilty. Slylock Fox found evidence that may identify the loathsome litterbug. What did Slylock observe to help him identify the trash tosser? Source:

Slylock found bones in the trash. The bull is an herbivore and only eats plants. The raccoon is an omnivore and eats both plants and animals. The raccoon is the trash tosser.

A painting by a world-renowned artist was stolen from the Forest Museum. The missing masterpiece is now in Kopy Kat's studio. The feline forger has already painted a copy of the artwork. Which one does Slylock Fox suspect is the original painting? Hint: What is different about the owls? Source:

An owl cannot move its eyes from side to side, but must turn its head to see in other directions. The painting with the eyes pointed straight ahead is the original.

Find the 6 differences between the two pictures. Answers: Fish gill, tree stump, cat’s foot, dog’s mouth, bird’s beak, dog’s ear

Find the 6 differences between the two pictures. Answers: Tail feathers, flame, monkey’s tail, lion’s mane, cake tray, frosting

Find the 6 differences between the two pictures. Answers: Tail feathers, snake’s tail, branch, ape’s finger, croc’s nostril, sun

Can you identify the mystery items? All the items are associated with crime scene investigations. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8

The answers are … #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7#8

Find the 6 differences between the two pictures. Answers: Feed, boy’s hair, bird’s legs, bucket, dog’s collar, duck’s wing

Find the 6 differences between the two pictures. Answers: Root, dog’s teeth, leaves, ladder rung, nozzle, rabbit’s head

1. What is the name given to the study of fingerprints? A. Dactyloscopy B. Palynology C. Entomology D. Trichology 2. What causes fingerprints to be left behind when we touch things? A. Salt produced by our sweat glands C. Moisture in the atmosphere B. Natural oils in the skinD. Dust on the things we touch 3. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 basic types of fingerprint patterns? A. Loops B. Whorls C. Arches D. Spirals 4. Which animal is said to have fingerprints virtually indistinguishable from those of human beings? A. Panda B. raccoon C. koala D. lemur 5. Who is generally recognized as being the first person to use fingerprints as a means of identification? A. Alphonse Bertillon C. Dr Henry Faulds B. Sir William HerschelD. Sir Edward Henry

1. What is the name given to the study of fingerprints? A.Dactyloscopy – It comes from the Greek words 'daktylos' meaning finger and 'skopein' meaning to examine. 2. What causes fingerprints to be left behind when we touch things? B. Natural oils in the skin - The skin produces natural oils which leave fingerprints when we touch most objects. 3. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 basic types of fingerprint patterns? D. Spirals 4. Which animal is said to have fingerprints virtually indistinguishable from those of human beings? C. Koala - Koalas have ridges on their fingers which create fingerprints almost identical to those of human beings. 5. Who is generally recognized as being the first person to use fingerprints as a means of identification? B. Sir William Herschel - Sir William Herschel, a government administrator in colonial India, began using fingerprints in July He used thumb impressions to identify illiterate prisoners and workers in India.

There are many different types of scientists that work in criminal cases. Can you identify each scientist? A. Chemist B. Entomologist C. Geologist D. Meteorologist E. Radiologist F.Toxicologist __ 1. Works with X-rays __ 2. Use insects to determine time of death __ 3. Examines soil samples __ 4. Work with climatic conditions __ 5. Analyzes paint, glass, and residues __ 6. Analyzes blood and body tissues for evidence of drugs and poisons

The answers are... A. Chemist B. Entomologist C. Geologist D. Meteorologist E. Radiologist F.Toxicologist E 1. Works with X-rays B 2. Use insects to determine time of death C 3. Examines soil samples D 4. Work with climatic conditions A 5. Analyzes paint, glass, and residues F 6. Analyzes blood and body tissues for evidence of drugs and poisons

Can you identify the mystery items? All the items are associated with crime scene investigations. #1 #2 #3 #4

The answers are … #2 #1 #3 #4

Someone stole a coin collection from Sir Hound’s mansion this morning. A witness claims Slick Smitty is the thief. Smitty insists he’s been marooned on this island for the past week. What is it about Slick Smitty’s appearance that leads Slylock Fox to doubt his alibi?

Slick Smitty has absolutely no facial hair! Slylock suspects Smitty had an accomplice bring him to the island.