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But as elusive perp CW was never found, the internet continues to hound her, with conspiracy theorists’ assumption of guilt only getting refreshed when a couple podcasters lure Madison into an interview that dredges up all the old Amanda Knox-like accusations.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
But why did the perp throw mail around, as though looking for something specific?
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Cabot, clearly mortified, turned and hid her face, and Andy Byron sunk out of the frame like the guilty party in a lineup of potential perps.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
After all, the alleged perp was wearing an ankle monitor.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
But why did the perp throw mail around, as though looking for something specific?
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Cabot, clearly mortified, turned and hid her face, and Andy Byron sunk out of the frame like the guilty party in a lineup of potential perps.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
After all, the alleged perp was wearing an ankle monitor.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perp
Noun
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The cases feel grounded in real life and have texture beyond the basic facts, motive and perpetrator.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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In Bohn's case, after he was contacted on Facebook, the perpetrator persuaded him to move the conversation to Telegram.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All colors change under different lights, but white is one of the biggest offenders due to its highly reflective quality.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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This approach will ensure that this tool is aimed at giving the worst offenders a financial incentive to operate by the same set of rules as the rest of us.—
Wes Burdine,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the trend becomes increasingly widespread, criminals are turning to faster ways to procure cars for racing.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Instead, two wannabe criminals, with their faces obscured by pantyhose, simply walk into the local art museum and rip the paintings right off the walls.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The four men are facing first-degree murder charges and Garmon is also facing a possession of a firearm by a felon charge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Exantus was originally sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2018, but was released last week due to good behavior under a 2012 Kentucky state law aimed at reducing recidivism by requiring periods of reentry for felons, according to authorities.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pursued by brutal mercenaries and a deadly assassin, the trio must navigate twists, betrayals and historical secrets buried deep in Europe’s past.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mistaken for the world’s deadliest assassin, Ben becomes the perfect decoy for Eden.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Le Parisien reported that the crooks made off with nine pieces of Napoleon and the Empress’ jewelry collection; on Sunday, only one item had reportedly been found — the Empress’ crown.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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In this video, CNN’s Kyung Lah confronts a crook who tried to steal thousands from her.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So there's always a chance that Tatum's red-eyed bandit could be making a lot more appearances in the future!—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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What a perfect opportunity for the island’s shoe bandit to strike again!—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Last month, a lone gunman allegedly shot and killed right-wing speaker Charlie Kirk at an event at a Utah college.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The man eventually named as the lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald, was shot to death by strip club owner Jack Ruby.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Perp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perp. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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