investigative clues(Frankel recounted the discovery of Elizabeth Short in 1947, emphasizing how the case has been mythologized from the outset. Не argued that Short has been wrongly portrayed as a mysterious, nightlife-driven figure, when in reality she was a young woman from a difficult background who came to California seeking stability and connection, not fame. Frankel stressed that understanding her true life is essential, both to restore her humanity and to uncover meaningful investigative clues that have been overlooked. (coasttocoastam.com)ART Vancouver)
breadcrumbs(A series of connected pieces of information or evidence. ‘federal agents stood by in the hope that the trail of breadcrumbs would lead to a Mexican drug cartel' ‘you have to be careful about the digital breadcrumbs that you are leaving behind' VLZ_58); bread crumbs(собираемые по крохам Alla-Matta)
incriminating evidence("And you, Corporal, will you please – what are you doing?" "Searching-the-bodies-sir," said Nobby quickly, straightening up. "For incriminating evidence, and that." "In their money pouches?" Nobby thrust his hands behind his back. "You never know, sir," he said.)
proof; clue; piece of evidence; evidence(в наше время употребляется в основном в литературе, криминалистический термин – вещественное доказательство; information etc. that gives reason for believing something; proof (e.g. in a law case) • Have you enough evidence (of his guilt) to arrest him); witness; material evidence(Taras)
evidence(Состоит из свидетельских показаний, документов, фактов и предметов, представленных на рассмотрение суда. • Several months ago, in Philadelphia, five officers pleaded guilty to planting evidence in criminal cases. — Несколько месяцев назад в Филадельфии пятеро полицейских признались в фабрикации улик в уголовных делах.)
