| A | B |
|---|
| detective | A person who gathers clues to attempt to solve a mystery. |
| victim | The person the crime was committed against. |
| suspect | The people who are thought to have committed the crime. |
| witness | The people who saw the crime and can give information about the crime. |
| alibi | A story or excuse a suspect uses to try and prove they are innocent. |
| crime | The wrongdoing committed by the villain. |
| clues | Facts, information or objects that help to solve the crime. |
| evidence | Something that proves who took part in the crime. |
| red herring | A false lead or suspect that throws off the detective. |
| villain | The character who is guilty. |
| motive | The reason the villain committed the crime. |
