fact pattern
A fact pattern is when you take a bunch of random stuff and it all lines up like you're the detective in a movie, but you’re just trying to find your missing sock.
He had the receipt, the shoe, and the sock. Now he knows who took his sock.
She had the message, the time, and the location. Now she knows who stole her phone.
He had the ticket, the video, and the pizza. Now he knows who’s behind the whole thing.