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[LOCKED] Solve a Cryptogram, solve a murder
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 		Solve a Cryptogram, solve a murder
Have you guys seen this:

http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2006/01/handwritten_rea.html

It's a real-life murder with a cryptogram from the murderer before he committed suicide.

I imagine there are some puzzle-hounds here who might like solving a real mystery...
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 		For that matter, there's always the Voynich Manuscript, if you've a hankering for real-life puzzles. Smile
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 		Schneier thingie also posted in News & Rumors. One or the other needs lockies.

Also note - as several of the commenters on the blog observed - there are a couple of links to real news articles about the murder and none mention a cryptogram. They mention a short suicide note the police were able to read. There is no evidence this cryptogram has anything to do with it. Could just be a hoax with an exploitative hook.
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 		In the interest in bringing together, rather than dividing, our resources, I'm locking this thread and directing everyone to This Thread, where the same topic is discussed.
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