answersLogoWhite

0

Yes and no. The fingerprint was a significant clue in the Adventure of the Norwood Builder (a story in The Return of Sherlock Holmes) but I'd spoil the story if I told you all, so please read it.

I'll tell you this much. Inspector Lestrade found the bloodied print. He compared it to that of the suspect he had arrested. Lestrade thought he had his murderer. Holmes proved he did not.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

The mystery that Jabez Wilson wants Sherlock Holmes to solve?

Jabez Wilson wanted Sherlock Holmes to find out why the Red-Headed League [which for a while he had belonged too] has suddenly disappeared.Caroline


Which famous author was the first to utilize fingerprint evidence to solve a fictional crime?

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was the first famous author to utilize fingerprint evidence to solve a fictional crime in his Sherlock Holmes story "The Adventure of the Norwood Builder" published in 1903.


Which mystery did Sherlock Holmes solve 'A Study in Scarlet' 'The Body in the Library' or 'Murder on the Orient Express'?

Sherlock Holmes solved 'A Study in Scarlet.' Agatha Christie's Miss Marple solved 'The Body in the Library' and Hercule Peroit solved 'Murder on the Orient Express.'


How did Sherlock Holmes solve Mystery of the Dancing Men?

He used the basic code breaking technique called Frequency Analysis. It works well for substitution cyphers such as the dancing men.


How does Sherlock Holmes solve the problem in A Case of Identity?

ummm his smart I think


Can you recommend a book that will help me solve the mystery?

I recommend reading "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is a classic mystery novel featuring the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, and it will engage you in solving the intriguing case of the Baskerville family.


What is Sherlock Holmes responsibilities?

Sherlock Holmes' responsibilities are to arrest people who are up to no good and help the public solve their problems. If you don't think this is thorough enough look up the word detective in the dictionary.


List 3 famous fictional detectives you have read about or seen in films or television then tell what makes each one special in the adventure of the speckled band?

The Adventure of the Speckled Band is a Sherlock Holmes mystery, in which Sherlock solves the mystery. The Hardy Boys solve mysteries, but not the Speckled Band. Nancy Drew solves mysteries, but not the Speckled Band.


How does Holmes solve the mystery in The Red headed League carefully and scientifically or eagerly and enthusiastically or playfully or cheerlessly?

Holmes solved the mystery cheerlessly.


What is Watson's favorite animal?

CATS


What style are Sherlock Holmes stories?

Most of the Sherlock Holmes stories are written in descriptive style. For instance, many stories contain historical fiction (based on actual history), and the actions of the protagonist, Sherlock Holmes, are described in detail. However, many parts of the stories are in narrative style, and mostly when a client is narrating the details of the case. Also, the two short stories written in third person and the two stories written by Sherlock Holmes are mostly narratives. The two styles may, at times, also be mixed together.


Did Sherlock Holmes have a symbolic meaning?

Sherlock Holmes did indeed. Sher standed for Sure and Lock because he solved cases so if you put it together he was sure to solve and unlock the case. And Holmes because he is very comforting as a home is to anyone.