crime scene
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Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Robert France apologised and said officers had been lied to in a 999 call made by Digwa's brother and had faced an "extremely complex" crime scene.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Researchers approached the mystery much like forensic investigators examining clues from a crime scene.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
"Much like at a crime scene, everything is documented, archived, and then cleaned up," Marroni said.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Police can dust a crime scene for fingerprints and get surveillance footage or nearby tollbooth records without identifying the suspect in advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Our house might as well be wrapped in yellow crime scene tape—that’s how much of a big deal she’s made over the years about keeping people away.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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