Crime Scene Investigation Vocabulary

noun an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest

• The museum curator carefully cataloged each artifact in the collection.
• I found this cool artifact at the flea market.
• Check out this sick artifact I scored at the thrift store!
• His old journal was like an artifact from his past life.

adjective pale gray; resembling ashes

• The ashen remains of the building stood as a grim reminder of the fire that had ravaged the town.
• Her face turned ashen when she heard the bad news.
• He looked ashen after pulling an all-nighter to finish his project.
• The ashen sky mirrored my somber mood on that gloomy day.

noun a red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

• The doctor analyzed the patient's blood sample for any abnormalities.
• I hate getting my blood drawn at the doctor's office.
• That horror movie was so gory, there was blood everywhere!
• The team showed true grit and determination, they played with blood, sweat, and tears.

noun a mark or spot made by blood

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• The forensic team found a small bloodstain on the carpet at the crime scene.
• There's a bloodstain on your shirt, you might want to wash it out.
• I accidentally got a bloodstain on my jeans, ugh.
• The bloodstain of betrayal will forever mark their relationship.

noun slaughter

• The battlefield was a scene of utter carnage after the fierce battle.
• The car accident left a lot of carnage on the road.
• That party was a total carnage, everyone was out of control.
• The aftermath of the scandal resulted in political carnage within the party.

noun the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known

adjective relating to the act of concealing or hiding something

• The act of concealment is considered a serious offense in many legal systems.
• She tried to keep her smile a secret, but her eyes gave away her joy.
• I'm gonna stash this cash in my sock for concealment.
• His charm was like a cloak of concealment, hiding his true intentions.

verb to separate or disconnect the joints or bones of something, especially a body part

• The disarticulated bones were carefully examined by the forensic anthropologist.
• The disarticulated puzzle pieces were scattered all over the table.
• I accidentally disarticulated the action figure while trying to pose it.
• The disarticulated plot of the novel made it difficult to follow the storyline.

noun physical work or activity that involves the legs, typically in preparation for something else

• The intern was tasked with doing all the legwork for the research project.
• I don't mind doing the legwork as long as it leads to something good in the end.
• I'm not doing all the legwork for this group project, someone else needs to step up.
• She did all the legwork in preparing for the presentation, so it went off without a hitch.

verb To search or look around in a casual or careless manner

• I decided to poke around the library to see if I could find any relevant research papers.
• I like to poke around antique shops on the weekends to see if I can find any hidden treasures.
• Let's poke around the abandoned building and see if we can find anything cool.
• She always likes to poke around in other people's business, but never shares her own.

verb to close or block off a place or entrance with a seal or barrier

• The police had to seal off the area to conduct a thorough investigation.
• They had to seal off the street for repairs.
• The party got so wild that the cops had to seal off the whole block.
• She decided to seal off her emotions and not let anyone see how she truly felt.

verb to scatter or splash in small drops or particles

• The artist carefully spattered paint onto the canvas to create a unique texture.
• I accidentally spattered sauce on my shirt while cooking dinner.
• The mud spattered all over my new shoes when I slipped in the puddle.
• The scandal spattered the reputation of the politician, causing a public outcry.

noun A person who specializes in studying ancient offenses or crimes

• The offence archaeologist specializes in studying ancient laws and legal codes.
• The offence archaeologist is the go-to person for understanding old legal cases.
• The offence archaeologist digs up dirt on past criminal activities.
• Being an offence archaeologist means uncovering hidden truths and secrets from the past.

noun a person's pet feline that has died

• The neighbor found a dead cat in their backyard and called animal control.
• I heard there's a dead cat on the side of the road near the park.
• Man, that party was a total dead cat. No one showed up.
• Her dreams of becoming a singer were like a dead cat - lifeless and unattainable.