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Evidence And Investigation Terms

Match the term to the definition of each term. Quiz on Wednesday, November 7th, 2007.

AB
circumstantial evidenceEvidence that may link to more than one suspect, or does not link to a single person.
mysteryan event or situation that requires further investigation to fully understand.
investigationan examination of facts and evidence found at a crime scene.
murdertaking the life of another person
mysterioussomething of which little is known, or which excites curiosity.
evidenceobjects, interviews, or facts discovered in a crime investigation that support a theory.
physical evidenceobjects or materials that can be taken from a crime scene.
suspectSomeone of interest in a crime; persons who may have some or all facts indicating thier possible guilt.
scenethe area in which a crime took place
motivea suspects reason for committing a crime
meansaccess to tools involved in a crime.
conclusive evidencea piece of evidence that directly links a person to a crime scene or crime.
opportunityhaving access to the crime scene near or when the crime took place.


Assistant Principal, Grade 5&6 Science
Rundle College Elementary
Calgary, AB

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