Mystery Unit Vocab

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Excuse by an accused for not being at the crime scene.

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alibi

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Proves who committed the crime.

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evidence

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Collecting facts, eliminating suspects, and drawing a conclusion.

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deduction

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Evidence aiding in crime solving.

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clue

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Guilty of a crime.

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culprit

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When/Where was the crime committed?

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opportunity

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Sherlock Holmes is a...

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detective/investigator

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Another name for a detective/investigator.

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sleuth

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Personal knowledge about a crime.

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witness

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One who suffers loss from a crime.

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victim