Gilles Mystery Vocabulary #2

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What is an alibi?

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A suspect's claim that he or she was not near the crime scene at the time the crime took place.

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What is evidence?

Back

Something that helps prove who the villain is.

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What is a red herring?

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A false clue that throws the detective and the reader off track.

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Who is a sleuth?

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Someone who investigates and solves a crime.

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What is a clue?

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Something that appears to lead the detective a step closer to solving the crime, such as objects found in unusual places or statements made by witnesses.

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What is a suspect?

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A person who is believed to have committed a crime.

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What role does a witness play in a crime investigation?

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A witness provides information about what they saw or heard related to the crime.

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What does it mean to deduce?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the purpose of a detective?

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To investigate and solve crimes by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.

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What is a crime scene?

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The location where a crime has taken place, often containing evidence.