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crime scene

noun

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

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The suspects were connected to the crime scene through DNA evidence, authorities said, including samples discovered on a scooter used in the robbers' escape and on items left behind at the scene. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 Set against the backdrop of modern forensic investigation, the series delves beyond the crime scene to explore the psychological complexities of both perpetrators and investigators, creating a multi-layered thriller that examines the toll of pursuing justice at all costs. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025 Investigators recovered forensic evidence, including hair and seminal fluid, from the crime scene, authorities said. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 In a news release shared with PEOPLE, the Queensland Police Service confirmed that a crime scene was declared, and an investigation is ongoing. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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