Nearly ninety years ago, a robbery-motivated murder occurred in the Plzeň region of what was then Czechoslovakia. A farmer living in isolation was initially suspected and investigated by police—the *četníci*—for the crime. However, the actual perpetrator was concealed amongst those attending the victim’s funeral. The motive for the brutal act was remarkably small: a mere fifty crowns. This case highlights how even seemingly straightforward investigations can be misled, and underscores the desperation that can drive violent crime, even for minimal financial gain. The incident serves as a historical example of a wrongful accusation and a concealed killer within a community. The details reveal a stark reality of crime even in a past era.