Whodunnit for Hire

Murder Mystery Entertainment | Headquartered in Maryland

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Murder Mystery Party - Frederick MD

Nov 29 - Dutch's Daughter Restaurant

Yee Haw. Solve whodunnit at this Wild West-themed murder mystery party. The evening will include a three-course dinner, taxes, and gratuity at the fabulous Dutch's Daughter Restaurant. Everyone will play as a sleuth, or a suspect (so watch out, you could be accused of the crime). It is an interactive game filled with laughter. You are encouraged to come dressed as a saloon... Read more

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Mystery Party - Catonsville MD

Nov 9 - Doozy's Diner

This is a BYOB party. Search for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve whodunnit tonight at "CLUE" the murder mystery party based on the 1940s board game. You will enjoy a fabulous three-course dinner with Clue-themed entree options. You will ask yourself, was it the Colonel in the kitchen with the candlestick? Or the Professor in the parlor with the lead pipe? Grab a gro... Read more

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Holiday Party - Murder Mystery Party

Company Party - Location Your Choice

Picture this. Your staff is gathered for your fabulous company party. Everyone is talking, smiling, and having a great time. Suddenly, a stranger stumbles in and dies. Oh my! The party is a crime scene, and your team finds themselves in the middle of an investigation. But wait! We learn several employees are happy the stranger is dead. What?! It's true! Your team will sear... Read more

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Murder Mystery Party - Private Event

Birthday Party - Location Your Choice

Picture this. Your friends are gathered for a dinner party. It's your birthday and everyone is talking and having a great time. Suddenly a stranger stumbles in and dies. Oh my! Now the party is a crime scene and your friends find themselves in the middle of an investigation. But wait! We learn that several of them are happy the stranger is dead. What?! It's true! Your fam... Read more

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Murder Mystery Party - Private Event

1920s Theme - Location Your Choice

Turn your corporate event into a 1920s themed murder mystery party. You will be transported back to the days of prohibition to a Gatsby-themed speakeasy. The evening will turn sinister when the new owner of the club dies. You will be asked to search for clues, interrogate suspects and solve whodunnit. This is a comedy murder mystery party where the guests are part of the s... Read more

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Murder Mystery Party - Port Deposit MD

Team Building - Donaldson Brown Mansion

Are you looking for a fun night out for your employees? Something different? Something to knock their socks off? You just found it. Bring them to a murder mystery party in an old mansion which sits atop a cliff overlooking the Susquehanna River. The murder mystery party includes the game, three course meal with entree options, tax, gratuity and free parking. Is it haunted? Probably. Is it the perfect place for a murder mystery party? Absolutely!

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Murder Mystery Party - Private Party

1980s Theme Party - Location Your Choice

You choose the date, time and location. I will turn it into a 1980s theme murder mystery party. Your guests will play the sleuths searching for clues and the suspects throwing suspicion on others and proclaiming their innocence. This interactive mystery. Book "Gag Me With A Spoon. She's Dead." Like, totally.

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Murder Mystery Party - Private Party

1950s Theme - Location Your Choice

You choose the date, time and location. I will turn your event into a 1950s-themed murder mystery party. Your guests will be asked to come dressed in poodle skirts and as Elvis look-alikes. "Malt Shoppe Murder" is set at an Elvis Impersonation Contest in the year 1958. Call me, Wendy Olenik, to set it up. But watch out. This is so much fun, you might die laughing. 410-549-2722

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Now Available - Gift Cards

Give a fun experience as a gift. You choose the amount and the recipient gets to choose from a variety of fun murder mystery party options. Currently I have mysteries in Port Deposit, Catonsville, and Frederick, Maryland. The gift card can be redeemed for any of the locations. You choose the amount you'd like to give and whether the card is sent to you or directly to the r... Read more

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Corporate Events  *  Private Parties

Whodunnit for Hire turns ordinary events into fun, engaging, and interactive murder mystery parties. Have a blast! But watch out. This is so much fun you might die laughing.

  • 1920s - "Sinister Speakeasy"

  • 1940s - "CLUE" based on the board game

  • 1950s - "Malt Shoppe Murder"

  • 1980s - "Gag Me With A Spoon. She's Dead."

  • Wild West - "Wanted Dead or Alive"

  • Hollywood - "Hollywood Homicide"

  • Pirates - "Dead Men Tell No Tales"

  • Classic - "19 Crimes" Dinner Party

  • Classic - "Whodunnit" Birthday or Corporate Party

  • Wizards - "Book 8" coming soon


My name is Wendy Olenik and I own Whodunnit for Hire which I operate from Baltimore, Maryland. I turn events into murder mystery parties and have been doing so for over twenty years. This is fun, engaging, and memorable. I am excited to set up murder mystery entertainment for you. Call or text me at 410-549-2722. Or reach me via email.

murdermysterycompany@gmail.com

Two Options

  • Private Event; a murder mystery party arranged for you in the central Maryland, USA area or anywhere in the world if virtual.

  • Public Event; in-person murder mystery parties in the central Maryland, USA area, tickets on sale at https://whodunnnit-for-hire.eventbrite.com

Search for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve whodunnit at a murder mystery party with Whodunnit for Hire.

"This is so much fun you might die laughing!"


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q? What is a murder mystery party? A. Someone at your party dies (oh my) and then your guests search for clues and interrogate suspects to solve whodunnit. My storylines are always a comedy. My parties are interactive and written for fun team building. My parties promote communication, boost morale, and strengthen collaboration skills.

Q? Do you have any open-to-public events I can attend? A. Yes. My murder mystery parties are listed at https://whodunnit-for-hire.eventbrite.com.  

Q? How can I stay informed when you add another event?  A.  Click "follow" at https://whodunnit-for-hire.eventbrite.com.

Q?  Could I purchase a gift card for a friend? A. Yes. Call or text me (410-549-2722) to purchase one.

Q? I don't want the hassle of coordinating a party. Could I book all the seats at one of your public parties and turn it into a private event?   A. Yes. I love that and do that all the time for birthday parties and team-building events.

Q? I’d like to arrange a private Whodunnit for Hire murder mystery party elsewhere. Where should I host it?   A. Choose a location within 50 miles of Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The location must have free on-site parking, be handicap accessible, and have a space large enough for your guests. Your favorite restaurant might be perfect.

Q? What is the cost to turn my event into a murder mystery?   A. The in-person format is $1250.  The virtual format is $475.

Q? How many guests should be at my private murder mystery party?   A. A minimum of 20 guests. There is no maximum guest count.

Q? Will the event be about my guests? Or will you bring actors? A. The whodunnit will be about your guests. I won't be bringing actors. It is an interactive game where your guests will play the suspects accused of the crime and the detectives solving whodunnit.

Q? Could I keep this a surprise? A. Yes. I recommend you keep it a surprise. If you are having a themed event ask your guests to come in costume.

Q? How long does it take? A. Two and a half hours. Here is an example timeline.

  • 6:30 pm   Doors Open/Thirty Minute Mix and Mingle/Welcome Reception

  • 7:00 pm   Salads Served/Guests Seated/Murder Mystery Begins

  • 7:30 pm   Entrees Served followed by Interrogations

  • 8:30 pm   Desserts Served followed by Wrap-Up, Curtain Call, and Awards

  • 9:00 pm   End (it will take me 20 minutes to break down, pack up, and vacate)

Q? Should I provide a meal to my guests during the murder mystery? A. Yes. It gives them a reason to be seated and helps with the timing.

Q? Could you provide the meal? A. If you choose to host the murder mystery party at one of my locations I can arrange the meal on your behalf and include it in the cost. Or, you could purchase a table or two for your group at one of my open-to-the-public events.

Q? Should I provide additional entertainment such as a band or DJ?   A. No. Do not plan additional entertainment unless you plan to have them start after the mystery dinner has concluded.

Q? Can the guests be in more than one room?   A. No.

Q? Are costumes required? A. If you are booking one of my themed events please encourage your guests to come in costume. Some won't, that's okay, but the events only make sense when most people are dressed for the theme you've chosen. It is part of the fun.

  • 1920s - "Sinister Speakeasy" - folks should come dressed as flappers and gangsters of the prohibition era

  • 1940s - "CLUE" based on the board game and guests should come in red, black, or blue cocktail dresses as Ms. Scarlet, Ms. White, or Ms. Peacock; or in purple, green, or yellow as Professor Plum, Mister Green, or Colonel Mustard.

  • 1950s - "Malt Shoppe Murder" - folks should wear poodle skirts, or cuffed jeans and a t-shirt with a pack of cigarettes rolled in the sleeve

  • 1980s - "Gag Me With A Spoon. She's Dead." - folks should look like 80s rockstars (Cindy Lauper, Run DMC, Michael Jackson, Madonna, etc.)

  • Wild West - "Wanted Dead or Alive" - folks should come as cowboys or saloon gals

  • Hollywood - "Hollywood Homicide" - folks should get all glammed up for this one, look like you are walking the red carpet, for sure

  • Pirates - "Dead Men Tell No Tales" - pirates and wenches are needed for this one

  • Classic - "19 Crimes" Dinner Party - ask your guests to dress in all black or as a criminal (search jailbird)

  • Classic - "Whodunnit" Birthday or Corporate Party - there is no need to specify dress in this one, it could be casual or elevated, your choice

  • Wizards - "Book 8" coming soon - folks should wear cloaks, house colors, and witches' hats

Q? Why should I book with Whodunnit for Hire?   A. I've been doing this for more than twenty years with great success. I am an expert and I love doing this. Your employees are going to have a blast! They will be laughing and engaged, they will communicate and collaborate. They will become fast friends. I've seen it again and again. I know it works. I know they will sing your praises at the end of this party. Plus, it takes the work off your plate. If you call me, at least half your work is done.

Q? What information should I send you to book a murder mystery party?   A. Send the location, date, and start time. And send the purpose of the event (i.e. company party, birthday party, etc.).

Q? How do I get in touch with you?   A. My name is Wendy Olenik, I live in Baltimore, Maryland and I own Whodunnit for Hire. I write the scripts and I produce the events. You may text, call, or email me. I am excited to turn your event into a murder mystery party. But watch out. This is so much fun you might die laughing. Bwhahahahaha.

410-549-2722

murdermysterycompany@gmail.com

reviews

last year

Wendy is the GREATEST. A few months ago I had this idea that I wanted a murder mystery reception at my wedding on 10/21. I didn’t know how it would happen but I looked around and found Wendy. She took on the challenge with enthusiasm and she really delivered for us!! My husband (the groom obviously) was the victim and every... Read more

— Linnea N

9 months ago

Didn’t know what to expect, just got tickets on whim for a Murder Mystery Dinner but I was blown away with the Wild West Mystery at Dutch's Daughter in Frederick! Could not have been more fun! Definitely keeping an eye out because we can’t wait to go to the other ones!!

— Robyn F

11 months ago

I hired Wendy to conduct a surprise murder mystery for my wife's 60th birthday party. I told her there would be guests ranging in ages from six months to 80yrs old and I wanted the event to be engaging for all. There was a time span of six months between our initial interaction and the actual party. During that time Wendy c... Read more

— Ray A

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1920s Theme Murder Mystery

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1980s Theme Murder Mystery

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Hollywood Theme Murder Mystery

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Birthday Theme Murder Mystery

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19 Crimes Theme Murder Mystery

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CLUE Theme Murder Mystery

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Pirate Theme Murder Mystery

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Wild West Theme Murder Mystery