crime scene

noun

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

Examples of crime scene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Not only did Simpson’s lawyers allege that the glove found in their client’s yard that matched one found at the crime scene had been planted by a racist cop — Det. Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024 Another pivotal moment centered on the black glove found at the crime scene. Solcyré Burga, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024 The Simpson prosecution – lead by Marcia Clark and Chris Darden – zeroed in on the domestic abuse and DNA evidence, including that on a bloody glove found at the crime scene that matched another at Simpson’s property. Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024 Detectives were able to compare DNA found at the crime scene with what was available on popular ancestry websites and build a family tree, according to previous Statesman reporting. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2024 Georgia deputy fatally shoots man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years Without a DNA match, prosecutors developed theories on where the semen at the crime scene came from, according to Casteleiro. Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024 After arriving at the apartment, Fleetwood was permitted to enter the crime scene. The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2024 Detectives and crime scene investigators were called to the scene to assist patrol officers, interview witnesses and gather evidence. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024 Criminal profiling is a method used to identify the perpetrator of a violent crime by analyzing their personality and behavior based on crime scene analysis, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Callie Cassick, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024

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“Crime scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crime%20scene. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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