murder weapon

noun

: the weapon used to commit a murder

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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 The gaping wound in his torso was stuffed with a cigarette butt and the murder weapon, a paring knife. Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2026 Prosecutors said Farwell’s DNA was found on the murder weapon, the Herald previously reported. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026 There were no eyewitnesses, and investigators never produced a murder weapon. Bill Chappell, NPR, 13 May 2026 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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