Hyperlogitech Corp. just discovered that they have two employees embezzling funds. Investigators have narrowed the field down to six suspects.

The suspects are Alice, Bert, Carl, Dave, Emily, and Fiona. In the group there are two Knights, two Knaves and two Liars. (For this puzzle, Knaves alternate truths and lies.)

Each suspect made comments as follows:

Alice: No women are crooks. Emily and Fiona are Liars.

Bert: Alice is a crook, but I am not. One of the women is a Liar.

Carl: Fiona is a crook, but I am not. Dave is a Knight. Fiona is a Knave.

Dave: Emily is a crook, but I am not. Bert is a Liar.

Emily: Alice isn't a Knight. Carl is not a crook.

Fiona: Emily is a Liar. Dave is not a crook.

Who are the embezzlers?

(In reply to Question for puzzle author by Penny)

I was unsure of that as well.  I decided not to make an assumption about it, and I was able to solve the problem without knowing for sure.

Once I solved it, and looked again at everyone's statements, it was clear.  If you feel the need to know, I'll tell you, but it's not necessary to solve the problem.

Good luck!

Posted by nikki on 2004-10-11 19:06:43