A story about something that is secret or not easily explained.
Mystery
Clue
A person who saw the crime happen.
A fact or item that gives a detective some information.
Victim
Something wrong or against the law.
The proof that helps to solve the mystery.
Suspect
A person who works to solve the mystery.
Alibi
Crime
Evidence
A misleading clue that distracts the detective.
Witness
A person who may possibly have committed the crime.
Detective
An excuse for not being somewhere or doing something.
Red herring
A person who has been harmed or wronged in a crime.