Explanation:
In the “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens, the real murderer is revealed to be Kya Clark. He is a popular and wealthy young man from Barkley Cove, North Carolina, whose death initially appears to be an accident by falling off a fire tower. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes evident that Chase was killed by Kya Clark, the protagonist of the novel, in an act of self-defense. Kya, who grew up isolated in the marshes and faced numerous hardships, ultimately confronts Chase when he becomes aggressive and abusive towards her, resulting in a tragic confrontation that leads to his death.