murder

Example Sentences

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The judge in the Lyra McKee murder trial has dismissed a defence application that there is no case to answer.

From BBC

A Police National Database was the key recommendation from an inquiry into failings by police in relation to the Soham murders.

From BBC

The Garda informed the judge that the Director of Public Prosecutions authorised the withdrawal of the assault charge and that the sole count of murder was to proceed on indictment to the Central Criminal Court.

From BBC

His defence team countered that Duterte had murdered no one and that the prosecution's argument was based on "hearsay" and "conjecture", falling far short of the bar needed to confirm the charges against him.

From Barron's

There are amusing moments in murder mysteries and gangster sagas; sometimes one needs a break.

From The Wall Street Journal