DetectiveMain character in crime genre books, investigates mysteries and solves crimes.
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A police officer who investigates crimes."The detective was excellent at solving the most baffling cases."
Someone skilled at investigating mysteries and solving problems."With a detective's keen eye, she quickly figured out the puzzle."
EvidenceInformation collected during an investigation used to establish facts in a legal case.
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The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid."The evidence pointed to him being the culprit in the crime."
SuspectIndividual believed to have committed a certain crime, but not yet proven guilty.
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A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offence."The police brought in several suspects for questioning."
Have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof."I suspect she knows more than she's letting on."
AlibiAn excuse presented by a person under investigation to show that they were not at the scene of a crime when it occurred.
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A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place."He had a perfect alibi, he was on a plane to London when the murder occurred."
TestimonyA statement made under oath in a court of law, usually by a witness to a crime.
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A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law."Her testimony was crucial for the case."