Before We Solve the Unsolved

The person tasked with investigating and solving a crime in a mystery is called a _____.

• suspect

• villain

• motive

• detective

A person who saw a crime is called a _____.

• witness

• red herring

• suspect

• perp

A story or excuse that suspects use to try and prove they are innocent is called a(n) _____.

• motive

• evidence

• alibi

• M.O. (modus operandi)

A witness statement, object, and/or footprint that is used as proof of a suspect's guilt is called _____.

• crime

• motive

• clue

• evidence

The _____ is the inner drive or reason a person has to commit a crime.

• motive

• suspect

• deduction

• alibi

In order for someone to commit a crime, they must have the _____, which is defined as the ability to commit the crime.

• motive

• evidence

• means

• witness

A _____ is a discovery that helps to solve a crime.

• snitch

• sidekick

• breakthrough

• culprit

When a suspect has a chance to commit a crime, they have _____.

• opportunity

• motive

• means

• evidence

A person running from the law is called a _____.

• culprit

• witness

• sleuth

• fugitive

The person who committed a crime or who assisted in the crime is called the _____.

• fugitive

• culprit

• suspect

• sleuth