crime scene

noun

: the place where a crime happened
The police found my wallet at the crime scene.

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Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene to gather evidence and witness statements. Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 Detectives, along with the Coroner’s Division and crime scene specialists, conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area and recovered the skull. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Moscow Police Chief Anthony Dahlinger — a captain in charge of the city department’s detectives at the time — said his agency, in collaboration with state police, met the legal requirements for processing the King Road crime scene. Kevin Fixler april 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026 After his arrest, crime scene officials spent the week digging in his backyard and found items ranging from large pieces of furniture to small bags of household possessions, per The New York Times. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crime scene

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“Crime scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crime%20scene. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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