person of interest

This page is about the euphemism person of interest

Meaning

a criminal suspect

For example

  • The murder victim's boyfriend is a person of interest, according to police sources.

  • A Catholic priest has been described as a "person of interest" in relation to the boy's disappearance.

Quick Quiz

A "person of interest" is someone suspected of

a. solving a crime

b. committing a crime

c. being a victim of crime
a) solving a crime b) committing a crime c) being a victim of crime

Contributor: Matt Errey