A Mystery, Solved
Exploration achievement · 15 Gamerscore · Bronze Trophy
Unravel the secrets of Los Santos and Blaine County.
Overview
A Mystery, Solved is an exploration achievement in Grand Theft Auto V that tasks players with uncovering the truth behind the murder of Leonora Johnson. This achievement requires players to collect all 50 Letter Scraps scattered throughout Los Santos and Blaine County.
The Letter Scraps are a series of collectibles that, when pieced together, reveal a confession from the murderer. This achievement encourages players to explore the vast open world of Grand Theft Auto V, discovering hidden locations and secrets along the way.
How to Unlock
To unlock the A Mystery, Solved achievement, players must find all 50 Letter Scraps.
- Collect all 50 Letter Scraps scattered throughout Los Santos and Blaine County.
- The Letter Scraps can be collected in any order, and progress is saved automatically.
- Use the map to track which areas have been searched and which remain unexplored.
- Once all 50 Letter Scraps are collected, the achievement will unlock.
- The confession letter can be read in the 'Miscellaneous' section of the player's inventory.
Best Vehicles
Certain vehicles can assist in collecting hard-to-reach Letter Scraps.
- Buzzard Attack Chopper Useful for reaching elevated or remote locations.
Tips & Strategy
Here are some tips to help you collect all the Letter Scraps efficiently.
- Use a guide. Online maps and guides can help locate all 50 Letter Scraps quickly.
- Explore systematically. Divide the map into sections and search each area thoroughly.
- Use a helicopter. Some Letter Scraps are in hard-to-reach locations, making a helicopter useful.
- Check your progress. Regularly check the 'Collectibles' section to track which scraps are missing.
- Listen for audio cues. Some scraps emit a sound when nearby, aiding in their discovery.
Complete Guide
The following sections provide a guide to the locations of all 50 Letter Scraps.
Los Santos
- Scrap 1: Located in the Vinewood Hills, near the observatory.
- Scrap 2: Found in the backyard of a house in Rockford Hills.
- Scrap 3: Hidden in the storm drain in La Mesa.
Blaine County
- Scrap 4: Located on the peak of Mount Chiliad.
- Scrap 5: Found near the Alamo Sea, close to the shore.
- Scrap 6: Hidden in the Raton Canyon, near the river.
Trivia
- The Letter Scraps reveal the confession of Peter Dreyfuss, the murderer of Leonora Johnson.
- This achievement is a nod to the real-life Black Dahlia murder case.
- The Letter Scraps are one of several collectible sets in Grand Theft Auto V.
- The confession letter can be read after collecting all scraps, providing closure to the mystery.
- The achievement encourages exploration of less-traveled areas of the map.

