You are investigating a scene of a violent death, but you cannot find the weapon used to cause the wounds to the victim. The absence of the weapon at the scene is an indicator that this case may be __________.

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The absence of the weapon at a scene of violent death often suggests that the perpetrator removed it to avoid detection, which is more consistent with murder/homicide. In cases of suicide, the weapon is usually found at the scene, and natural or accidental deaths typically do not involve weapons in a manner that causes violent wounds.

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