murder
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Glenn Whipp says, “ ‘DTF St. Louis’ is the standout limited series, a murder mystery in form that’s really about suburban loneliness, particularly the isolation that can cripple middle-aged men.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Despite believing Mangione was the prime suspect in a murder that shook the country, officers initially failed to inform him of his rights, including his right to remain silent.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Kilduff had been found sitting in the common close when police turned up after the murder.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Just about everyone loves them, and just about everybody loves a cozy murder mystery.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
There was one time he screamed bloody murder in her backyard because a bird had pooped on his head, and she came flying out faster than he knew she could run.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing murder
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act II
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