Everything You Need to Know About the GTA 5 Murder Mystery

The Murder Mystery side quest in GTA 5 offers an engaging experience after completing a specific story mode mission with one of the main characters. While there are no financial incentives for undertaking this quest, it serves as an entertaining diversion from the main storyline. Players will need to explore various locations in Los Santos to uncover clues, but since these locations aren’t shown on the map, it can be quite daunting to find them all without assistance.

In this guide, we will delve into the details of the GTA 5 Murder Mystery side quest and provide essential information you’ll need.

GTA 5 Murder Mystery: Locations of clues, rewards, and additional insights

This side quest is accessible on several platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions of the game. Similar to the Kifflom trophy quest, it can exclusively be played using Michael De Santa as the character.

The initial stage involves discovering four messages that are etched on various walls throughout Los Santos. Below are the specified locations:

GTA 5 Murder Mystery clue locations: Messages

Message 1: The first clue can be located in Alta.

Murder Mystery message clue location 1 (Image via Rockstar Games)

The message in this area can be found inscribed on a wall:

The message at this location is inscribed on this wall (Image via Rockstar Games)

Message 2: The second clue is situated in Downtown Vinewood near the Movie Theatre.

Murder Mystery message clue location 2 (Image via Rockstar Games)

This is the location where the message is inscribed at the Movie Theatre:

The message can be found here at this location (Image via Rockstar Games)

Message 3: The third message can be found in West Vinewood:

Murder Mystery message clue location 3 (Image via Rockstar Games)

The message here is located on a wall adjacent to an archway:

Message 4: The last message clue is located at the Galileo Observatory.

Murder Mystery message clue location 4 (Image via Rockstar Games)

Check the observatory for the final clue in this quest:

Here's where you will find the final message clue (Image via Rockstar Games) — Here’s where you will find the final message clue (Image via Rockstar Games)

Note that photographing these messages is unnecessary; simply being in close proximity will register them as collected.

GTA 5 Murder Mystery clue locations: Sunken body

After locating all four messages, make your way to the ocean off the Los Santos coastline to discover a sunken body. Just like with the messages, proximity to this clue is sufficient for it to be registered. Below are the details and visuals for its location:

GTA 5 Murder Mystery sunken body clue location (Image via Rockstar Games)

Here's what the Murder Mystery sunken body looks like (Image via Rockstar Games) — Here’s what the Murder Mystery sunken body looks like (Image via Rockstar Games)

It is advisable to use scuba diving equipment to locate this clue, or alternatively, utilize a Submersible. The Submersible can be acquired by investing in the Sonar Collections Dock, which is linked to the Nuclear Waste side quest in GTA 5.

For optimal visibility, try to search for the body during daylight hours, as underwater visibility declines at night.

GTA 5 Murder Mystery clue locations: Letter

After finding the sunken body, proceed to Solomon Richard’s office in Los Santos to review a letter located on his desk.

Go to this location for the final clue (Image via Rockstar Games)

Approach the desk and press the prompted button to read the letter (Image via Rockstar Games)

Keep in mind that entry to this location is only permitted after completing the Meltdown mission in the story mode, and you can only visit between 9 PM and 6 AM in-game hours. Thus, it’s recommended to initiate this quest after finishing the aforementioned mission for a smoother experience.

GTA 5 Murder Mystery: Final step and rewards

After reading the letter in Solomon Richard’s office, your next step involves traveling to the abandoned mine located in Great Chapparal. Utilize an explosive to break through the mine’s doors and venture inside to discover another body.

The abandoned mine's location (Image via Rockstar Games) — The abandoned mine’s location (Image via Rockstar Games)

Find this body to complete the Murder Mystery quest (Image via Rockstar Games)

Once you locate this body, the GTA 5 Murder Mystery side quest will be completed, rewarding you with two Vintage screen filters. Moreover, a new contact named Isaac will be added to the phone of all three protagonists, allowing access to the earned Vintage filters by simply calling him.

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