Tue Apr 15 02:30:00 UTC 2025: ## San Antonio Engineer Misses Final Jeopardy!, Laments “Soft Landing” on Jeopardy!
**New York, NY** – Kyle Harvey, a civil engineer from San Antonio, Texas, came close to victory on Monday’s episode of Jeopardy!, but a missed Final Jeopardy! clue cost him a chance at the win. Facing off against three-day champion Andrew Hayes, a law student, and Jade Snelling, an archivist, Harvey held a strong second-place position going into the final round with $13,200.
The Final Jeopardy! category was American Authors, and the clue referenced an author who hid in a meat locker during an Allied bombing. Harvey, familiar with Kurt Vonnegut’s *Slaughterhouse Five*, incorrectly answered “Who is [Joseph] Heller?”, wagering $1,999 and finishing with $11,201. The correct answer, “Who is Kurt Vonnegut?”, secured the win for Hayes, who increased his winnings to $26,401 and became a four-day champion with a total of $98,603.
In a post on the Jeopardy! subreddit, Harvey expressed his disappointment, stating he “kicked himself” for missing the clue. He attributed his error to misinterpreting key details in the clue. Despite the loss, Harvey congratulated Hayes and reflected positively on his experience, calling his Jeopardy! appearance a “pretty soft landing” and an “awesome experience.” He emphasized his appreciation for the opportunity to appear on his favorite show, an achievement he acknowledged many others strive for years to attain.
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