Who said “Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend.”?

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Agatha Christie. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920)

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APA

Christie, A. (n.d.). Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/18648-every-murderer-is-probably-somebodys-old-friend/

MLA

Christie, Agatha. “Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/18648-every-murderer-is-probably-somebodys-old-friend/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Christie, Agatha. “Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/18648-every-murderer-is-probably-somebodys-old-friend/.