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murderer

[mur-der-er] / ˈmɜr dər ər /


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The book does advance one theory of who the murderer is.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Dupie, a convicted murderer, is in a relationship with a niece of opposition leader Sandra Torres, a former first lady who has fought and lost the last three presidential elections.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Critics question how supporters could throw themselves behind an accused murderer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

On the last day of filming, he told her that she had met the film's murderer, and invited her to guess who it was.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

The doorman, who was pacing the room, replied that anyone who was not paranoid, after being told that the murderer would kill again, was really crazy.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin