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murderer

[mur-der-er] / ˈmɜr dər ər /


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In response he stated that: "Creswell's previous conviction or being a bad boy does not make him a murderer and evidence was required".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Reprising his Olivier-nominated London performance, Brody plays Nick Yarris, the convicted murderer who spent more than 21 years on death row before being exonerated for a crime he didn’t commit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

There is a possible motive for the police to try to frame Benguit - their failure to stop a suspected murderer from killing again.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 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

I wondered how safely he could live in the community if everyone was persuaded that he was a dangerous murderer.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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