murder weapon

noun

: the weapon used to commit a murder

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Chapter One The Political Science major at Warren University was a prestigious murder weapon. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 June 2025 The murder weapon was discarded in a cesspit on Salvador’s property and would only be recovered months later, with his help, after his confession. Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025 The pair took off together and the older teen tossed the murder weapon to the ground. Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025 Prosecutors alleged that Casey Anthony used duct tape as the murder weapon, claiming the mother covered her mouth and nose with it, which resulted in the child's death. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for murder weapon

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“Murder weapon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murder%20weapon. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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