Crime Conventions Revision

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Across
  1. 3. Another term for a detective or someone who seeks out hidden information.
  2. 8. Law enforcement officers responsible for maintaining order and preventing crime.
  3. 9. herrings False clues or misleading information that divert investigators.
  4. 11. Reasons or justifications behind a crime.
  5. 12. A person who is suspected of committing a crime
  6. 14. The unlawful killing of a person with malicious intent.
  7. 18. The process of examining facts and evidence to solve a crime.
  8. 20. Someone who helps another person commit a crime.
  9. 21. Fair treatment and judgment served in response to a crime.
  10. 22. A meeting with someone to obtain information related to a crime.
Down
  1. 1. An excuse or proof of innocence given by a suspect for their whereabouts during a crime.
  2. 2. An object used to cause harm or death in a crime.
  3. 4. A person who commits a crime or unlawful act.
  4. 5. The person responsible for committing a crime.
  5. 6. A vital bodily fluid often associated with violent crimes.
  6. 7. The point in the story where all mysteries are resolved.
  7. 10. A skilled person who gathers evidence and solves crimes.
  8. 13. Pieces of evidence or information that lead to solving a crime.
  9. 15. The final outcome or unraveling of a mystery or plot.
  10. 16. The person or entity that suffers as a result of a crime.
  11. 17. Someone who conducts inquiries to uncover the truth behind a crime.
  12. 19. A criminal act is central to the storyline