eMysteries Toolkit

The European Commission's support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2019-1-DE03-KA201-060127] 20 1.2. Glossary of detective story terms Detective story term Description Alibi Evidence of not having been at the scene of a crime Clues Hints that are communicated to the reader. This gives him the opportunity to identify the perpetrator Crime Delinquency Detection Something hidden reveal, bring to the notice of others Detective Character in the story trying to find out the truth Kidnapping Arrest a person and extort money from his or her family Motive Impulse, motivation to plan and execute a crime Offence Everything that is illegal under the law Perpetrator Offender who commits a criminal act Pursuit Looking for a perpetrator; following up a clue Scene of crime Place where the offence was committed Search The search for a person and/or a vehicle Setting Scene or place of the action Victim Had suffered damage as a result of a crime Witness A person who has seen or otherwise observed something specific and can/could confirm this