Mystery

Front

Motive

Back

Something that causes someone to act a certain way.

Front

Crime

Back

An act committed in violation of the law.

Front

Suspense

Back

Tension that keeps readers or viewers on edge.

Front

Evidence

Back

A witness, statement, or object that is used as proof in a crime.

Front

Breakthrough

Back

A discovery that helps solve a crime.

Front

Detective

Back

A person who investigates and solves crimes.

Front

Alibi

Back

A claim or evidence that one was elsewhere when a crime was committed.

Front

Suspect

Back

A person thought to be guilty of a crime.

Front

Clue

Back

A piece of evidence that helps solve a mystery.

Front

Investigation

Back

The process of examining a crime to gather evidence.