person of interest
noun phrase
: a person who is believed to be possibly involved in a crime but has not been charged or arrested
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The investigation led to Davis, initially as a person of interest.
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Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Authorities also identified over 33 persons of interest who may have played a role in Daniel’s disappearance.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The department released surveillance footage shortly after the murder in hopes the public would be able to help identify several persons of interest.
—Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
The circumstances leading up to the shooting were under investigation and detectives were questioning a person of interest.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Authorities also identified over 33 persons of interest who may have played a role in Daniel’s disappearance.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The department released surveillance footage shortly after the murder in hopes the public would be able to help identify several persons of interest.
—Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
The circumstances leading up to the shooting were under investigation and detectives were questioning a person of interest.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Person of interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/person%20of%20interest. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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