So i have to do this newspaper article about the lamb to the slaughter..

What would be a creative headline..

this is the situation i am doing it on.. The seemingly unsolved murder of Patrick Maloney is reported .

It's much too long for a newspaper headline.

Also -- isn't a crime solved or not solved? How could it be "seemingly unsolved?"

I think its not solved. I just typed up what it was on the paper. Also how should I make my headline then..?

Patrick Maloney Murdered

That's the way I was taught to write headlines back in the Dark Ages.

This site has a little different advice.

http://www2.uncp.edu/home/acurtis/Courses/ResourcesForCourses/WritingHeadlines.html

What does your book say?

To come up with a creative headline for your newspaper article about "The Lamb to the Slaughter" and the seemingly unsolved murder of Patrick Maloney, you can gather inspiration from the story itself. Here are a few suggestions:

1. "A Fatal Twist: The Tale of the Butchered Husband"
To create a captivating headline, consider referencing the unexpected nature of the crime and the connection to a lamb metaphor present in the story.

2. "Caught Off Guard: The Enigmatic Murder of Patrick Maloney"
This headline plays up the element of surprise, highlighting the fact that the murder appears to be unsolved and leaves readers curious about the details.

3. "Blanketed in Mystery: The Puzzling Murder of Patrick Maloney"
By using words like "blanketed" and "puzzling," this headline implies that there is something hidden or ambiguous about the crime, sparking intrigue.

4. "From Cook to Criminal: Unraveling the Mystery of Patrick Maloney’s Demise"
This headline refers to the transformation of the story's protagonist, Mrs. Maloney, and adds drama by suggesting that there is more than meets the eye regarding the murder.

Remember, creativity is subjective, so feel free to adapt these suggestions to suit your own style and tone.