murder weapon

noun

: the weapon used to commit a murder

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Mangione was arrested five days later in Altoona, Pennsylvania, allegedly in possession of the murder weapon and a manifesto critical of the health insurance industry. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 However, the case lacked other crucial forms of evidence, including a confession, DNA, fingerprints, or a murder weapon. Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025 Major evidence, including the alleged murder weapon, was suppressed as a result. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025 To win, the contestants must outwit their opponents and identify the suspect, location and murder weapon of the crime. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2025.

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