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Who Killed Charles McCarthy?

A quarrel at the pool, a dying word, and a son under arrest. Clear the innocent until the truth limps forward.

Charles McCarthy lies dead by Boscombe Pool minutes after quarrelling with his son. Apply each finding to the man it clears.

Drawn from The Boscombe Valley Mystery (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, 1891) — read the summary & analysis, or try The Case Against James, this story's analysis tool. More at the Game Room and the tool bench.