crime scene

noun

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

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In February, a Waymo vehicle was recorded entering a live crime scene in Atlanta. Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Police believe that in the moments before the stabbing, the suspect attacked a postal worker on Plasters Avenue, got onto a bike, and traveled to what would be the crime scene. Dan Raby, CBS News, 14 May 2026 On the other hand, prosecutors know what Murdaugh said in his testimony, admitting to his presence at the crime scene and his financial crimes. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene to collect evidence. Kansas City Star, 13 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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