murder weapon

noun

: the weapon used to commit a murder

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In 2022, his legal team pointed to a fingerprint on a murder weapon that did not belong to Smith or the victims. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025 The defense also argued that prosecutors have not presented a motive, murder weapon or a clear description of the clothing the suspect was wearing, per News 12. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 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 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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