Escape the Classroom Murder Mystery: Who Killed Bette and Ruth?

Murder Mystery: Who Killed Bette and Ruth?

A real-life murder took place in St. Augustine in 1944. A man simply known as Mr. X killed two unrelated women. Your students will piece together evidence and figure out who killed Bette and Ruth and why. This is an unsolved murder, but I made it possible for students to solve. This murder happened in what is now the Ripley's Museum in St. Augustine. It began as a home for a wealthy family and then turned into a hotel where Bette and Ruth lost their lives.

1. Escape the classroom activities are very engaging and fun. Students will read about the murder as they complete puzzles. There is a digital lock students will put answers into. Your students are going to be engaged and have fun while completing this activity.

 Please note: This is NOT a digital activity

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BOOM Cards™ These interactive flashcards are perfect for a murder mystery. There are three puzzles to solve; plus, they will explain why they think the way they do with open ended questions. Finally, they are encouraged to read, which isn't always the easiest thing to get kids to do. Scroll down to learn more about BOOM cards and to preview this deck.

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