"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1841. It is considered one of the first detective stories, featuring the brilliant detective C. Auguste Dupin. The plot revolves around the brutal murder of two women in a Paris apartment, and Dupin uses his analytical skills to solve the case. Dupin investigates the crime scene and interviews witnesses, uncovering puzzling details. He ultimately deduces that the murders were committed by an escaped orangutan, leading to a surprising resolution. The story highlights themes of logic, reasoning, and the nature of crime, establishing a foundation for future detective fiction.