165+ Murder Puns That Will Have You Laughing

Puns are a playful way of using language to create humor, but when you add the dark and twisted theme of “murder” into the mix, things get even more intriguing.

Murder puns walk a fine line between being darkly funny and a bit morbid, but hey, humor is subjective!

Whether you’re a fan of crime shows, or detective novels, or just enjoy a bit of dark comedy, these 168 murder puns are sure to leave you chuckling—if you can handle it.

Classic Murder Puns

1. Why did the detective bring a pencil to the crime scene? To draw conclusions!
2. I tried to solve a murder mystery, but I couldn’t crack the case.
3. That murder was a real killer… literally!
4. The killer was a poet—his crimes were truly verse-satile.
5. You can’t kill a good pun, no matter how hard you try.
6. I heard the victim was stabbed in the back—sounds like a real sharp case.
7. That murder was so messy, it was a total blood bath.
8. The detective wasn’t great at solving cases, but at least he had a lot of killer instincts.
9. That murder was so mysterious, it left everyone in suspense.
10. The detective got the last word in the case—final say.

Murder Mystery Puns

11. Who committed the murder? Well, it’s still a whodunit.
12. The victim’s last words were a clue to the killer.
13. He died the way he lived—murderously.
14. The detective kept a sharp eye on the suspect.
15. The criminal was caught red-handed—he was caught in the act.
16. The murder mystery was so twisted, it was killer entertainment.
17. The case was so cold, it was practically dead in the water.
18. She had a suspicious look on her face the whole time.
19. Don’t trust a murder mystery with no twists—it’s a flatline.
20. He cracked the case wide open—just like a head.

Funny Murder Puns

21. He was killed by the joke—but at least he went out laughing!
22. The victim’s death was so funny, it slayed.
23. No body was ever found… seems like an impossible case.
24. The murderer really nailed the crime.
25. I didn’t see that murder coming—it was a real shock.
26. The detective was good, but his killer instinct was even better.
27. The crime scene was too bloody for comfort.
28. That joke? It murdered.
29. I bet that killer’s social skills are to die for.
30. The detective didn’t just crack the case; he totally slaughtered it.

Dark Humor Murder Puns

31. They say laughter is the best medicine, but I think a little murder might be a close second.
32. The only thing scarier than a murder mystery? The killer punchlines.
33. Don’t follow in a murderer’s footsteps—they’re always dead wrong.
34. The killer always comes back—like a ghost story.
35. He met a gruesome fate—it was a real dead end.
36. You’ve got to be grave serious to solve a murder.
37. The murderer was a serial killer… but the jokes were just killer.
38. A murder joke so dark, it makes a black hole look bright.
39. Murder may be no laughing matter, but these puns sure are.
40. This case is going to be a real nightmare.

Detective Puns

41. The detective didn’t get the job done—he was dead in the water.
42. Don’t let the killer slip through your fingers.
43. The detective was on the case so long, he almost became a corpse himself.
44. The detective always kept his cool under pressure—he was dead serious.
45. This case is about to unravel—just like a body bag.
46. The detective was a real life-saver on this one.
47. When the detective didn’t solve the case, it stunk like a crime scene.
48. The detective was always chasing dead ends.
49. A good detective knows how to bury the evidence.
50. The detective didn’t have all the answers—just the dead ones.

Punny Murder Weapons

51. The knife was the cutting edge of the crime scene.
52. The gunman was armed and dangerous.
53. The victim was beaten to death with a bat. Talk about a smash hit!
54. They found the murder weapon—a hammer—and it really nailed the case.
55. The murder weapon was a sword—talk about a sharp situation!
56. The criminal used a crowbar—he really opened up to the victim.
57. The victim’s demise was blunt and to the point.
58. The weapon of choice? A poison pen.
59. The killer’s weapon was a gun—the case definitely went off with a bang!
60. The axe murderer always knew how to chop down a case.

Dark Detective Drama Puns

61. The detective’s investigation took him into dangerous territory—but he kept digging.
62. The clues were buried deep—just like the body.
63. The killer was caught red-handed—this time it wasn’t just the blood that gave it away.
64. The case got so deep, the detective was digging his own grave.
65. This case was bloody from the start.
66. The killer didn’t know the meaning of justice—but the detective sure did.
67. In this case, the detective brought out the big guns.
68. It was a case of twisted fate—literally.
69. The detective was always a step ahead—he was murdering it.
70. The crime was a perfect whodunit, but we had to dig deeper.

Creepy Murder Puns

71. The killer’s last words were “This is to die for!”
72. There was something chilling about the way he committed the crime.
73. The killer left no trace—just a cold case.
74. He was murdered, but it felt like a ghost story.
75. The scene was haunting—it left everyone speechless.
76. The case was so twisted, it made my spine tingle.
77. The killer was so sneaky, he could have been a phantom.
78. The mystery was so dark, it was dead on arrival.
79. She didn’t just vanish—she disappeared without a trace.
80. The killer’s laugh echoed like a phantom’s giggle.

Gory Murder Puns

81. The crime scene was so messy, it was a total bloodbath.
82. This case had a bloody good twist.
83. The body was found in a pool of red—a real gore-fest.
84. They couldn’t even find the body—just a bloody trail.
85. The killer’s weapon made the crime scene look like a horror movie.
86. That murder had a gruesome ending.
87. You should have seen the look on the killer’s face—it was truly gore-geous.
88. The victim was stabbed, but the real wound was the pun.
89. The detective’s deduction was so sharp, it could cut through bone.
90. The scene was a total gory mess—but at least they found the culprit!

Murder Puns for Crime Shows

91. The detective couldn’t stop cracking jokes—he was a real killer.
92. The plot was so twisted, it had more kills than a horror film.
93. That scene was so intense, even the victim couldn’t believe it!
94. It was a cliffhanger—right before the killer made his move.
95. The detective always had the best lines—especially when they were dead on.
96. Murder mysteries are like puzzles—each clue a piece of the body.
97. The crime scene had all the suspense—but not a single body.
98. You couldn’t watch that show without choking—on the plot twists!
99. The detective narrated the whole case in murderous detail.
100. The killer was a true actor—he played his role to die for.

Murder and Mystery Puns

101. The victim didn’t see it coming—and neither did the detective!
102. A real killer punchline to end this mystery.
103. It was a murderous mistake—let’s hope they find out who did it.
104. The killer slipped through the cracks, but the detective wasn’t dead yet!
105. It’s hard to keep a dead person’s secret.
106. The mystery deepened like a grave—each clue was buried.
107. That murder mystery was so complex, even the detective got buried in the details.
108. The case was too tangled—like twisted limbs.
109. The murder mystery had no closure—just like an open grave.
110. That detective was a real grave digger—he always found the truth.

Dark Comedy Murder Puns

111. The murder joke was so funny, it could kill.
112. The detective was murdering the competition with his wit.
113. The crime was so sick, it made a corpse laugh.
114. That punchline was a killer—it took me out!
115. Crime dramas are all fun and games until someone ends up dead—then it gets dark.
116. That murder had a twist—and no, it wasn’t just the victim’s neck!
117. The detective didn’t just solve crimes—he slayed them.
118. The murder was almost too much to handle, but the jokes made it bearable.
119. He spoke in riddles—until the victim was dead and buried.
120. There was a dead giveaway in the case—it was all in the timing.

Detective Work and Clue Puns

121. The clues were like breadcrumbs—leading to a dead end.
122. It wasn’t just a murder—it was a clue-gathering mission.
123. The detective followed the bloody trail like a pro.
124. The victim’s last clue was buried deep—right where the truth lay.
125. Every clue was a chilling reminder of the dead end.
126. The murderer’s mistake was leaving behind a fingerprint—talk about a bloody clue.
127. The crime scene was full of evidence—but no body to find.
128. They say a good detective can sniff out a corpse—and he didn’t miss the smell.
129. Every clue was a murderous hint—but the puzzle was far from complete.
130. The detective knew the killer’s next move—it was clearly written in blood.

Playful Murder Puns

131. The suspect had an alibi—but the detective knew it didn’t hold water.
132. He didn’t kill the joke—it was already dead.
133. The detective was always on the lookout for death by puns.
134. It wasn’t just a murder case—it was killing time.
135. The body wasn’t the only thing dead in the room.
136. The detective didn’t just solve the crime—he brought the dead back to life.
137. The killer didn’t leave any witnesses—just murderous clues.
138. Murder mysteries don’t sleep—they just rest in pieces.
139. That murder mystery was a killer story, no caution needed.
140. The case didn’t just end—it had a dead giveaway.

Murder Puns for Social Media

141. No body would ever guess this plot twist.
142. The plot of this murder mystery was a killer on Twitter.
143. Someone tweeted about a murder—but no one could retweet the culprit.
144. The killer was live-streaming the murder—talk about a dead giveaway!
145. The hashtag for this crime drama? #CrimeSceneComedy
146. This murder case will definitely trend—because it’s killer.
147. The victim didn’t just fall into the puns—they literally fell dead.
148. Some puns can be deadly—and this one took out a suspect.
149. A killer tweet can get you a murderous reputation.
150. In this case, the tweets were to die for.

Punny Murder Mysteries

151. The case was so complicated, it was like a web of death.
152. The detective had all the right moves—he was just killer at the job.
153. The victim was found dead—but the mystery wasn’t overkill yet.
154. The mystery left everyone dead in their tracks—no one saw it coming.
155. The crime scene was a bloodied mess—but at least it wasn’t a bloody mess of puns.
156. The twist in this murder was so deadly that it left us all breathless.
157. This case was a killing to figure out—until the suspect tripped up!
158. The detective had a murderous mind—he was always thinking about how to kill the case.
159. That murder was an open-and-shut case—too bad the victim didn’t get the memo.
160. The killer’s motive was as deadly as his execution.

Murder Puns for Writing

161. The plot was so killer—even the dead characters had a voice.
162. The suspense in this story was so dead-on—it made everyone pale.
163. Writing a murder mystery is just like solving a crime—it’s all in the details.
164. The clues in this story were hidden so well—it was like they were six feet under.
165. This plot had a twist that would make even the dead get up and cheer.
166. Writing a crime novel? Be careful—you might just murder your characters with the plot.
167. When it comes to writing killer twists, you’ve got to be dead serious.
168. The killer wasn’t just hiding in the plot—he was buried in every paragraph.

Conclusion

With that, we’ve reached the final pun on our list. These murder puns should provide a fun mix of dark humor, wordplay, and even some clever twists to keep your audience entertained. Whether you’re looking to spice up a story, crack a joke at a dinner party, or just enjoy some killer humor, these puns have you covered.