alibi
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But he got his first name wrong, and the person he actually accused turned out to have a firm alibi.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The person in question had no alibi for the night of the murder and had failed two polygraph tests, according to police records.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Forensic analysis would show that the content creator's supposed alibi – a six-hour video game live stream broadcast the night Natalie died – was not live at all but pre-recorded days before.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The former partner McCullagh had accused is also arrested and interviewed – he too has an alibi and is released.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
In light of Rose’s statement to Morrison and the fact that the rooming house owner had confirmed Rose and Joe’s alibi, the Kaw Indian’s statement that Rose had confessed to her seemed puzzling.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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The Westing Game
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