a person who solves crimes
detective
an act that breaks the law
crime
a large, fancy house
mansion
to speak very softly
whisper
a person who might have done something wrong
suspect
something hidden or not known by others
secret
marks left by feet on the ground
footprints
clothes or makeup used to hide someone's identity
disguise
a piece of information that helps solve a mystery
clue
someone who sees or hears something happen
witness
a problem or question that needs to be solved
puzzle
a dark shape made when light is blocked
shadow
something that shows proof of what happened
evidence
the reason someone does something
motive
proof that someone was not at a crime scene
alibi
something that is unknown or difficult to explain
mystery