Scenario
During questioning, a suspect is asked many detailed questions by police. What is this process called?
Interrogation
What is an autopsy, and when is it used?
an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death. It is used in suspicious or unclear deaths
Information or objects used to prove something in a case are:
Evidence
A person who investigates crimes and gathers evidence is called a:
Investigator
When someone admits to committing a crime, it is called a
confession
A suspect says they were at a movie theater during the crime. What is this called?
Alibi
What does a medical examiner or coroner do in a crime investigation?
determines the cause of death, often by performing autopsies and examining bodies
A person believed to have committed a crime is a:
A written demand for money in exchange for safety is a
Ransom note
What is the difference between a suspect and an accomplice?
A suspect is someone believed to have committed a crime, while an accomplice is someone who helps commit the crime.
A detective finds fingerprints at a crime scene. What type of evidence is this?
Physical Evidence
What is the difference between physical evidence and testimonial evidence?
Physical evidence is tangible (like fingerprints or weapons), while testimonial evidence is spoken or written statements from witnesses.
The reason someone commits a crime is their:
A character who helps the main investigator is known as a:
Sidekick
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Two people work together to commit a robbery. What is the second person called?
Accomplice
The scientific study of bullets and firearms is:
Ballistics
A detective finds fingerprints at a crime scene. What type of evidence is this?
Physical evidence
Explain what a chain of custody.
the documented record of who handled evidence and when. It is important because it ensures the evidence has not been tampered with
Investigators collect hair fibers from a crime scene. What kind of evidence is this?
A witness tells the police they saw the suspect near the scene. What type of evidence is this?
Testimonial evidence
What is toxicology, and how might it help solve a crime?
the study of drugs, chemicals, and poisons in the body. It helps determine if substances contributed to a crime or death
A misleading clue meant to confuse investigators is called a:
Red Herring
Define trace evidence and give one example.
small, often microscopic material left at a crime scene (e.g., hair, fibers, or dust)
Why is suspense important in a mystery story?
keeps the reader interested by creating tension and making them want to know what happens next