murder weapon

noun

: the weapon used to commit a murder

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The murder weapon, a machete, was recovered at the scene, police said. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026 Kimberli Pierce said police told Maurice Pierce that his gun was the murder weapon. — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Ten days after the Zajkos were found dead, Pennsylvania state troopers arrived at a hotel near the Philadelphia airport in search of the murder weapon. — Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 24 June 2026 The photos depict evidence including the murder weapon, Anthony’s backpack and the scene after the stabbing took place. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for murder weapon

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