In mystery fiction, what term refers to a person who is wrongly accused of a crime and becomes the focus of the investigation?
A. Scapegoat
B. Accused Party
C. Wrongful Suspect
D. Innocent Accused
A scapegoat is a person in mystery fiction who is wrongly accused of a crime and becomes the focus of the investigation, often leading the detective on a path to uncover the true culprit.