/r/sleuths

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/r/Sleuths is a place to post anything that requires creative thinking and problem solving. You may post riddles for people to solve. Pictures of places for people to figure out the location or micro and macro pictures for people to look at and try to figure out what it is. A member of the Puzzle Network.

Welcome to the newest member of the Puzzle Network! This subreddit is a place to post anything that requires creative thinking and problem solving. You may post riddles for people to solve. Pictures of places for people to figure out the location or micro and macro pictures for people to look at and try to figure out what it is.


Please use spoiler tags in your guesses and hints, as to avoid ruining the puzzle or riddle for others.

Typing [Riddle me this.](/sp) gives you: Riddle me this


Rules

  • No NSFW content.

  • Everything must be solvable.

Remember you don't have to, but it would be nice to include hints in your title.

/r/sleuths

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Stuck on 4th step of a Reddit Mystery - Puzzle/Scavenge Hunt

Hi r/sleuths,

Two weeks ago I randomly stumbled upon r/PlayTheGame/ through the sticky in r/puzzles.

It's just a picture of a Mario Block, but the admin claimed there's a solvable puzzle with a prize for whoever solves it.

A handful of us have figured out a few layers of the puzzle. However we've been stuck on the 4th layer, and kinda gave up. It's been bugging me in the back of my mind though. The creator suggested to recruit other creative thinkers.. This seemed like the right place!

Here's what has been solved so far: (Spoilers)

  1. !Download the question mark picture and rename it to .zip or .rar. It contains an archive with the next puzzle and another password protected archive.!<

  2. !Puzzle pieces of a screenshot of the game Pipe Mania. Assembling it gives you the password to the next archive!<

  3. !A short video called Crazy Taxi. It's actually from a music video, which title is the next password.!<

  4. !Step 4 is a seemingly white picture. If you increase the contrast, a QR code shows. When you scan it, the text "!PTG" appears. We haven't figured out what to do next!<

Hoping you guys can bring some fresh ideas on how to proceed!

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2024/01/09
12:38 UTC

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Christ Thornton - Colorado Cold Case

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2024/01/08
02:44 UTC

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What is this bone from?

This bone was found under my porch in Western Washington. Looks too big for a cat, rabbit, or a bird. Any ideas?

4 Comments
2024/01/08
00:42 UTC

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Find These Sunglasses!!!

This is a stretch but I need help, I messed up and unknowingly threw away my step daughters boyfriends sunglasses. I have searched every trash bag hoping to find these sunglasses! I’ve googled but I don’t know what the f*ck I’m doing. Can’t seem to find anywhere.

Brand: OSO Purchased: in the 90’s (from some island in Hawaii, I’m guessing idk she hates me right now)

That’s all the information I have besides the fact that these sunglasses belonged to her boyfriend’s father and he preciously held on to them for years! These things are ancient.

Hoping someone knows the brand and can direct me to it.

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2024/01/06
07:35 UTC

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Anyone know which day/time this Tastosis clip is from? It's ASL S7, but not sure where more precisely.

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2024/01/01
03:33 UTC

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How do you track down a pervert? (CW: sexual abuse)

Obviously it's a long-shot, but maybe you can give me some ideas about where to look.

I was abused by a man in a local public pool 23 years ago. It's always been a regret of mine that I was too embarrassed to say anything because the water park is still such a popular place for families to bring kids. The reason it sticks with me is because even as a child, it was clear to me from how brazen and methodical the guy was that this was something he regularly did. With the wisdom of age, it's even more obvious: he was an adult paddling around by himself in the kids section, chatting up random children.

I remember him pretty clearly, and strongly believe this location was a hunting ground for him and that there were others besides me. A quick internet search turned up one similar case at a different public pool in the area, but I see no evidence it's actually connected.

On my end, there is no expectation of closure or certainty. All the same, I feel like I should check it out at least once.

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2023/12/30
16:18 UTC

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I need help trying to find a song that has this cover on it

It’s a very famous future bass/dubstep track that (from what i remember) was used in youtube intros a lot, and it has been haunting me for months now. The image is a rough representation of what the album cover looks like and what i last remembered.

4 Comments
2023/12/30
11:29 UTC

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Need help investigating potential 50-year-old sexual assault of my mother

Hi there, I thought some people here might have useful advice.

My mother died several years ago and I recently got a large box of my childhood photos from my father. In looking through the box, I found an old envelope that was addressed to my mom, with her maiden name and addressed to her childhood home, dated August 1974 (she would’ve been 18). I looked inside the envelope and found a carbon copy slip with formal logo/address for a local construction company. The paper had my mom’s name and address on it, some disturbing sexual symbols on it, and was signed “rapist.”

My mom lived a tragic life and kept most of it a secret from us growing up. I would like to try to investigate this and see if I can figure out who may have sent this or what happened, since I can’t ask her. I don’t believe my dad intended to give me this envelope, but I’d like to try to find out as much info as possible before discussing it with him. I’m wondering if he even will know what it is about, since my mom was incredibly private due to traumas.

Anyone know if there’s a way to get record of employees at this construction company during this time? The company is still in operation.

Would it be worth trying to get the envelope fingerprint tested or DNA tested in case it was sealed with saliva?

Would appreciate any thoughts folks might have, I understand I have little information to go from.

Thank you!

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2023/12/27
04:58 UTC

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Help finding an original recipe

My mother-in-law has a jelly nut wreathe cookie recipe that her mother says she found in The American Home magazine at or before 1959. The name of the cookie has another name called Raspberry Almond Linzer. If anyone could find anything that would be so special. Thanks!

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2023/12/26
00:36 UTC

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What scent/fragrance does great wolf lodge use?

Need to find out what type of scent/fragrance Great Wolf Lodge uses.

I believe the company is called airScent... just don't know what the name of the scent is.

Long story short, my boss is obsessed with the smell and wants his shop to have the same exact smell sop here I am in charge of figuring it out lol. Thanks!!

2 Comments
2023/12/23
01:14 UTC

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Hacker

So, this feline mastermind infiltrated my IG for a whole year! He hit up my loved ones for $50, messaged my high school teachers, and pulled a shady money-doubling scheme on unsuspecting folks. Dude even flaunted his audacity with a selfie on my page (see above pic). I just reclaimed my account, but it stings knowing he scammed people I respect.

Not a pro detective, but if anyone's up for cracking the case, let's chat about a fair fee. Appreciate y'all reading my tale. Happy Holidays, cowboys and cowgirls! 🕵️‍♂️🎄

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2023/12/21
01:01 UTC

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Owner of ghost IG

Any idea how I can figure out the owner of an IG with no followers/posts?

2 Comments
2023/12/20
23:44 UTC

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Need to find someone

Our story is a long one but I’ll try and windle it down. I’ve known him for four years. We’ve fallen in love. Due to circumstances we haven’t been able to see each other in about two years. For my birthday he sent a postcard basically saying one day he will find me but to love again. I can’t have this. I need to find him. I need to have closure and get answers. I have possible names, and some information. Please help me. He is the one I love and although our situation may be hard to understand I hope someone here can help me.

4 Comments
2023/12/20
03:52 UTC

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Scammer pleading for help

I called a scammer back to mess with them, and after about 5 minutes of back and forth, I t turned into the guy imploring me to call the government to send help because terrorists are keeping slaves to run this scam for them in Pakistan. Among other things, he gave me details of his day to day, his address, his name and age and it was very convincing. He asked for help and I assumed he was going to tell me how I could send him money but instead he told me to call the government because he’ll probably be shot for telling me everything he told me. He was a terrible scammer, but when the conversation shifted into “help me”, he seemed very real and exhausted. Kinda like “fuck it, IDC if I get shot”.

Who would I even report this to?

6 Comments
2023/12/13
22:37 UTC

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Gf car was stolen need sleuthing advice on how to retrieve it.

Two days ago my gfs car was stolen. The owner of the laundromat she was at was king enough to grant her temporary access to the cameras to find whatever info she needed. So far I know that a white van came and sat. They spoke to another man from another white van briefly (someone I think I’d innocent) So far the cameras aren’t good enough to get the plates but I got the second one ID,d. Can anyone help rm?

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2023/12/13
21:48 UTC

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Need some advice

Yesterday I got a call from a debt collector looking for my spouse. I was unaware she had outstanding debt on two credit cards almost a total of $1,500. I asked for details, he got me into the collections account and told me the dates they were opened and when she stopped paying. I confronted her about it and she lied to my face, then started changing her story to match the details I had. Then gave me another story on how she had this happen. I totally don't believe her, but it's hard to call someone out on a lie with no evidence. These credit cards are closed. It's there a legal way I can get a hold of some of the statements to see what she spent the money on since they're trying to get me to pay for her? I have no intention of bailing her out of this, but if I'm going to make my case fairly, I need evidence.

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2023/12/13
04:54 UTC

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Owl in Christmas Tree for 4 days, Is this Real? Lets Find Out.

Ok I have a Question to bring up and try to get it solved. A few days ago there was a new article posted about a Owl being in a Christmas tree in their house for 4 days before a Carpet Cleaner Saw it and took a picture and told the family. Note this family has 3 dogs and the tree is in their Living room which is used nonstop every day. Would love to get to the bottom of this one.

https://nypost.com/2023/12/06/lifestyle/kentucky-family-shocked-to-found-owl-inside-christmas-tree-after-4-day-stay/

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2023/12/11
22:59 UTC

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Need a real sleuth

So my childhood home burned to the ground, twice. I suspect arson. Twice. It was 1980-1981. I have tried to find the local town newspaper for those years and come up empty. This haunts me. I watched the first fire as a five year old. I remember it vividly. As I have discovered things about our family, I highly suspect arson. And word by my mother, that my father was definitely suspected of arson on house number two. I don’t know how to go about finding investigation reports from this period of time. If they even have the files. Pre computer you know. Any ideas where to start?

2 Comments
2023/12/08
14:55 UTC

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REDITOR_MASTER QUESTION

JE MOZNE ZE REDITOR_MASTER NENI TEN VRAH? CHCE PRAVDE PODOBNE IBA FAME LUDIA!

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2023/12/05
18:52 UTC

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I’m trying to find out whether this is legit or if she’s using grooming to advertise her music

Been googling all kinds, but I’m basically just looking for a 32 year old famous singer who has been cancelled online for grooming 17 year old girls. She said in the caption that they were very famous, that they were cancelled online and that multiple victims have come forward. I couldn’t find a single thing about it though

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2023/12/01
20:39 UTC

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Background Story on Obituary

I found this obituary randomly online. According to the math, she died at age 56, and was predeceased by a daughter and a son. She looks like a nice enough person, so there must be a crazy backstory here.

Thanks for checking it out!

https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/07/25/obituary-debra-roy/

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2023/12/01
16:59 UTC

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Jessica Boyce - Help

This is a hard case for me to wrap my head around, as I was a very good friend of the victim. In fact, she stayed with me for a while at one point and we used to attend college together.

The fact that Jess's disappearance was upgraded to homicide for whatever reason and then just went cold is truly baffling to me.

I'm unfortunate enough at my age to have many people in my life who've been murdered and disappeared, friends and loved ones included, and it would be very nice to just have closure over one of them - I'd choose Jess's case over all of them to have that closure if I could.

If someone on here could dig and sniff around some, perhaps we'll find something that hasn't previously come to light. Give the family and friends some peace finally.

Some details:

Jessica Boyce was 27 when she was last seen in the Marlborough town of Renwick on March 19, 2019.

She was seen driving her mother’s red Holden Rodeo ute which was later discovered parked at the Lake Chalice car park in the Richmond Ranges on Friday, March 22.

Police initially thought Boyce was a missing person but then upgraded her case to a homicide in October 2020.

Police believe her car was left at the car park to make it look like she had just disappeared.

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2023/11/29
01:59 UTC

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8884zack just posted another viddo

On instagram an account that goes by 8884zack have been killing kittens I really need help on finding that killer. If intrest ed on helping tell me and i’ll invite you into a group chat to find him.

92 Comments
2023/11/28
23:56 UTC

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Tune ID

Hiya borgmind

Been trying to ID this tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuw9XWNRNgw&t=126s for a while. Shazam, soundhound, don't come up with anything. A smattering of people asking for about.

The few lyrics I can make out don't yield anything on a lyric search. It's just annoying now.

Hard to believe after 2 years still no ID.

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2023/11/28
17:25 UTC

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5 letter/number sequence

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2023/11/28
15:32 UTC

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What app/website is this?

Looks like pictures of girls. Click one and you can swipe up and down or sideways. Anyone know what app or website this is?

5 Comments
2023/11/28
13:41 UTC

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[ Removed by Reddit ]

[ Removed by Reddit on account of violating the content policy. ]

12 Comments
2023/11/28
08:12 UTC

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Ig page that kills cats

I was made aware of this small ig page that claims to torture and kill cats and posts the pictures on its highlights, (THIS IS NOT ASKING FOR A DOX) I know nothing about this stuff but I figured someone on here might know how to do hacking stuff or whatever it is you guys do to find out who this is or etc to bring him/her to justice, in one post he bragged about killing them slowly to make them suffer, really messed up stuff The two @s are @8884zack and @h44nds

136 Comments
2023/11/27
06:02 UTC

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