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What does it mean?
Murder will eventually be discovered as we see daily.
In plain terms
Crimes like murder always get revealed.
What can you take from it?
Secrets and crimes come to light.

Where it applies

  • investigations
  • warnings
  • storytelling

Putting it to work

  • expect truth to emerge
  • avoid hidden crimes

Questions to consider

  • Does truth always win?
  • Can guilt stay hidden?

Another view

Not all crimes are solved today.

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