Elements of a Mystery Vocab

Front

Someone who saw the crime or knows about it and can provide info.

Back

witness

Front

Harmed or suffers due to a crime/mystery.

Back

victim

Front

False lead or suspect to mislead investigator (BAD INFO)

Back

Red Herring

Front

Proves who was involved in the crime.

Back

evidence

Front

A story or excuse a suspect uses to prove they weren’t near the crime.

Back

alibi

Front

Fact or object aiding in crime-solving.

Back

clues

Front

A person who solves mysteries by gathering clues.

Back

detective/sleuth

Front

A genre focusing on solving a crime or unusual event.

Back

mystery

Front

Action against the law.

Back

crime

Front

Someone who saw the crime or has info about it.

Back

witness