would-be killer

Examples (20)

• He turned to face his would-be killer.
• A security guard apprehended the would-be killer just moments before the attack.
• The police apprehended the would-be killer before he could carry out his plan.
• Police are actively searching for the would-be killer who attempted to poison the politician.
• She bravely fought off her would-be killer and escaped.
• The suspect vehemently denied being the would-be killer, citing mistaken identity.
• Investigators are still searching for the would-be killer who attacked the victim.
• She miraculously escaped from her would-be killer after a desperate struggle.
• The security guard intervened, saving the executive from his would-be killer.
• Quick action by passers-by prevented the would-be killer from carrying out his horrific plan.
• Despite the attack, the victim survived the encounter with her would-be killer.
• Investigators have released a sketch of the would-be killer in hopes of identifying him.
• The suspect was identified as the would-be killer in the attempted murder case.
• The thriller novel centers on a detective tracking a mysterious would-be killer.
• Witnesses described the would-be killer as a tall man in a dark hoodie.
• His elaborate plot to commit the crime was exposed, leaving him a failed would-be killer.
• He vowed to bring his sister's would-be killer to justice.
• Neighbors reported a suspicious figure lurking, potentially deterring a would-be killer.
• The quick actions of passersby thwarted the would-be killer's attempt.
• Experts often study the motivations and patterns of would-be killers to prevent future crimes.