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Murder

/mˈɜrdər/
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(noun) The crime of killing a person unlawfully, especially with predetermination.

You are guilty of murder.
You've got no alibi for the day of the murder.
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The police are currently investigating a very serious ____ that took place in the quiet neighborhood late on Saturday night after the heavy rainstorm.

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