Mystery Vocabulary Words

An action that breaks the law

When the courts ask for information to get facts on an incident this is called an

Person who has knowledge about a crime that would help the case

Something done seriously or somberly

a ghost or spirit of a dead person

An investigator

A reason that a person does something — can include anger, hatred, love, or greed

Acting in a sneaky way

A guess or feeling not based on facts

showing a desire to cause harm

An excuse that an accused person uses to show that he or she was not at the scene of the crime

In a dull or boring tone

A fact or object that gives information toward solving the crime

Luxurious means

Uncertain or unclear

Person who has a motive to have committed a crime

An investigator looking for and gathering clues

Something that is unknown

A thing or statement that helps to prove who committed the crime

to describe someone orSomething as unimportant, weak, or bad

A false clue that throws the investigator off track

Impossible or hard to read because of poor handwriting

A discovery that helps solve the crime

Drawing a conclusion