homicide detective
Solves brutal crimes
A homicide detective is a police investigator specializing in murder cases.
They examine crime scenes, interview witnesses, and gather evidence to identify suspects and build cases for prosecution.
The role features prominently in crime fiction and procedural dramas: The homicide detective worked the case for three years before making an arrest.
- police officerLaw enforcement agent
- courtroom procedureRules governing trial conduct
- FBI agentFederal law enforcement officer
- murderDeliberate unlawful killing
- interrogation roomSpace for formal questioning
evidence collection · criminal prosecution · manslaughter · private investigator · serial killing · body count · fingerprint analysis · surveillance · defense attorney · jury deliberation · DNA profiling · cold case · missing persons · prime suspect · undercover agent · plea bargaining · sheriff · mass shooting
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- policeofficer, cop, officers, patrol, cops
- crime fighterscop, police officer, sheriff, investigator, marshal
- Detectivessleuth, investigator, private eye, gumshoe, PI
- investigatorsinvestigator, inspector, sleuth, gumshoe, private eye
- justice workerspolice officer, judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, sheriff
homicide detectivepatrol officer
Uniformed law enforcer
beat cop · traffic cop · meter maid · security guard · school resource officer
homicide detectivemurderer
One who unlawfully kills
killer · serial killer · hitman · assassin · contract killer
homicide detectivetrauma surgeon
Doctor for life-threatening injuries
paramedic · lifeguard · first responder · EMT · crisis negotiator
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