Crime Vocabulary
A person who has been harmed, injured or killed due to a crime is called what?
Victim
The officers that catch criminals are called what?
Police officers
A detective will look for _____ when investigating a case.
Evidence/clues
Someone who steals something is called a what?
Thief/Robber
What type of evidence is left behind when a person touches or interacts with a surface, often used to identify suspects?
Fingerprints
Where is a trial held?
Court
Someone who commits a crime is called a what?
Criminal
A criminal tried to _____ but was captured by police.
Escape
This crime happens when a person kills another person with premeditation and intent.
Murder
Gun & knife
What is a clue?
A piece of evidence that helps solve a case.
The person who decides on the sentence and verdict is called what?
Judge
The victim was ______ in their own home.
Attacked
This crime occurs when a person tries/attempts to kill or seriously harm someone else.
Attempted murder
What term refers to the law enforcement agency that investigates and enforces federal laws in the United States?
FBI
What do detectives do when they 'uncover' something?
They discover or find evidence.
The person who defends the accused and victim is called what?
Lawyer
The mystery was _____ when the last clue was uncovered.
Solved
This crime happens when someone deliberately destroys property belonging to another person.
Vandilism
What is the difference between jail and prison?
Jail is typically for short-term stays whereas prison is long-term.
What does it mean to 'capture' someone?
To catch and arrest them.
The group of people who decide on a guilty/innocent verdict is called what?
Jury
The judge will ___________ the criminal if they are found guilty.
Sentence
This crime occurs when someone intentionally sets fire to something, usually to a building.
Arson
The famous prison in San Francisco is called what?
Alcatraz