Mystery Genre Glossary

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Across
  1. 3. a defence against a criminal charge
  2. 5. someone who is thought to be guilty without real proof.
  3. 8. someone who solves mysteries and crimes.
  4. 10. an important piece of information.
  5. 12. a character who's intentions are evil.
  6. 13. an indication of a future event.
Down
  1. 1. facts or information which helps to determine whether a proposition is true.
  2. 2. a playful word for detective
  3. 4. the underlying reason that drives a person to act in a particular way.
  4. 6. a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime/incident.
  5. 7. a misleading clue that distracts from the main issue or truth.
  6. 9. an illegal act which is punishable by law.
  7. 11. a person who sees a crime take place.