Unraveling the Mystery of 'Lamb To The Slaughter'

The transcript details a detective's investigation into the suspicious death of Mr. Maloney. Mrs. Maloney is questioned about her husband's behavior, and detectives express doubts about the nature of the murder, suspecting it was not premeditated. They search for a weapon and discuss the peculiarities of the case, ultimately concluding that the weapon might be hidden in plain sight.

What did Mrs. Maloney notice about her husband's behavior when he came home?

• He was angry.

• He was unusually happy.

• He seemed terribly tired.

• He was very talkative.

What was unusual about Mr. Maloney's drink that evening?

• He took it straight with his coat on.

• He didn't have a drink.

• He added extra ice.

• He mixed it with soda.

What did the investigator want to find in the house?

• The weapon used in the crime.

• A hidden document.

• A secret room.

• A missing person.

What type of object did the investigator suggest could have been used as a weapon?

• A knife.

• A gun.

• A rope.

• A baseball bat.

Why did the investigator doubt that there was a fight in the room?

• The victim had no other injuries.

• The room was too clean.

• There were no signs of struggle.

• The furniture was undisturbed.

What did the investigator think about the possibility of two people being involved in the fight?

• He believed it was a solo act.

• He was certain there were two people.

• He doubted there were two people.

• He thought there were three people.

Why did the investigator think the killer was someone the victim knew well?

• The victim had no enemies.

• The victim didn't draw his gun.

• The victim was carrying a gun.

• The victim was found outside.

What did Mrs. Maloney offer the investigators?

• A phone call.

• A place to sleep.

• A cup of coffee.

• A glass of water.

What did the investigators find peculiar about the oven?

• The food was not burnt.

• It was empty.

• It was turned off.

• It was broken.

What did the investigators think about the location of the weapon?

• It was still on the premises.

• It was taken by the killer.

• It was hidden outside.

• It was thrown away.