Murder Quote by Erle Stanley Gardner
““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””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Case of the Velvet Claws, 1933
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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