crime scene

noun

: the place where a crime happened
The police found my wallet at the crime scene.

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Furthermore, police didn't investigate other potential sources of O'Keefe's injuries, interview key witnesses or even follow protocols at the crime scene. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025 Other evidence police found at the crime scene included a partial palm print in blood. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025 My husband was just murdered in the foyer of our house, which is now a crime scene. Nbc News, NBC news, 8 June 2025 This week’s episode saw JJ (played by A.J. Cook) sit down for an unorthodox therapy session with Dr. Julia Ochoa (Aimee Garcia), after the veteran agent stepped in front of a fellow LEO’s gun at a crime scene. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for crime scene

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“Crime scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crime%20scene. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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