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“of the murder and whether he could possibly have been out there at the country club at the time the murder was committed. “There’s not a chance. At the time the murder must have been committed, Hedley was in a drugstore having” quote by Erle Stanley Gardner
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““of the murder and whether he could possibly have been out there at the country club at the time the murder was committed. “There’s not a chance. At the time the murder must have been committed, Hedley was in a drugstore having””

Erle Stanley Gardner

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Alibi evidence shows the suspect was elsewhere, eliminating him as the murderer.

In simple terms: Alibi clears suspect.

Key Takeaway

Verify timelines in investigations.

Themes

justice investigation alibi truth law

Mood

suspenseful analytical tense

Type

detective legal narrative

When to use this quote

  • police work
  • courtroom
  • personal decision‑making

Key Concepts

detective fiction legal reasoning critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable are witness statements?
  • What methods ensure accurate alibi verification?
A Different Perspective

Alibis can be fabricated.

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