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July 30th, 2012, 07:12 PM
The situation is, you and several others are summoned by a court to act as a jury. Your actions will determine the fate of a single person. Below, are several witness reports and details about the case. Unlike traditional juries, this one is based on majority vote, and not a full agreement.
CA1 - Case Information
On 6/11/12, the victim, Jacob Marley, was found dead at 12:16 AM on a beach. The suspect, Terry Cho, was arrested after a witness, Belinda Jefferson, claimed that she saw him fleeing the scene. It was a cold night, reaching record breaking low temperatures. There was no snow or rain.
There is a modest amount of evidence stacking against Mr. Cho, including the suspected murder weapon and a ticked-off sensor set up by Douglas King. Additionally, sound evidence exists, from a random jogger, who happened to be recording the scenery.
Colt M1911 - An old .45 handgun found in Cho's possession, covered in his hand-prints, apparently passed down from relatives who participated in the war. It doesn't appear to be maintained well, but there are 4 rounds missing. When the weapon was recovered, the hammer had broken out, making it impossible to fire any shots.
Line Sensor - Set up by Douglas King's grandson, line sensors were spread out among the beach to search for beached sea creatures. When triggered, these sensors send the current date, time and location to Mr. King's public server. Inside the server, 1 sensor was triggered, marking the time at 12:03 AM, where the crime had occurred. Once a sensor has triggered, it must be reset in position to work again.
Camera Recording - Sent from his phone, Walton Walker had recorded sounds of a single gunshot at 12:01 AM. Walton claims that he was recording the moon's changing at night, leaving his camera on the ground to observe the moon. Walter claims to have thought that the gunfire was a late firecracker, probably saved by some mischievous child. Walter was confirmed to be watching the moon from 11:52 PM to 1:48 AM, as he was on the camera the whole entire time.
Cho's Phone - Cho's phone was found at the beach, next to Mr. Marley's body. From the data extracted, it was apparent that a 911 call was executed, but it was confirmed service for all phones were blocked at night from 10:52 PM to 2:58 AM.
Victim's Autopsy - The victim was found with a single bullet wound that had gone straight through the lung, piercing his winter's jacket and laptop bag he carried on his back. It is suspected that the victim had lived a few minutes before his eventual death. He died when he drowned in his own blood. The bullet has been suspected to be lost at sea.
CA2 - Belinda's Testimony
J: So Belinda, what happened last night?
W: Last night at around 10:30 PM, instead of drinking, Cho said that he was heading back home.
J: But wait a minute, what do you mean? Do you two know each other?
W: Cho and I both worked for Mr. Marley. He was my co-worker.
J: What do you two do for a living?
W: We're both real-estate agents working under the same office.
J: Oh, real estate. I remember doing that wh-
B: Sir, please try and focus.
J: Oh, Mr. Bailiff. Forgive me witness, please carry on.
W: Well, before the event, I was being promoted for my excellent work.
W: Afterwards, Cho took me to a bar for a party.
J: Is that all you remember?
W: Yes, and I called my mom afterwards about my achievement.
L: Witness, how do you know it was Cho who had killed the victim?
W: Well mister lawyer, I saw Cho running back to the bar, with blood on his hands.
P: As you can see, lawyer, the killer is quite obvious.
L: How is it obvious? How do you know that the blood was the victim's?
P: Shouldn't it be obvious? Why wouldn't a killer check if his victim had lived?
L: But if he was really the killer, wouldn't he have washed his hands?
P: Obviously, Mr. Cho isn't as intelligent as most killers are.
L: But that's assumin-
J: SILENCE YOU TWO! Must you two continue bickering? Can't you see the poor crying witness?
*The Witness is crying, and she appears to be scared*
J: Good, now you've made her cry. I call for a 15 minute break!
END
CA3 - King's Testimony
J: Are you Douglas King, the witness of this case?
W: Yes your honor.
J: Please, Mr. King, tell me what you saw last night.
W: Last night, at 12:03 PM, one of my detectors were triggered.
J: Detectors? You mean the line sensors?
W: Correct. The way the creator set it, it plays an extremely loud noise whenever a line is tripped.
J: So before then, you were asleep?
W: Yes, yes I was. The annoying trap awoken me, and I decided to take a look outside.
J: So what did you see?
W: When I took a step outside, I saw 2 figures in the dark, on the beach.
J: And then what happened?
W: Well, since I wear glasses, I could only see two blobs in the shadow.
J: So what did you see?
W: I heard a loud bang, two actually.
J: Two? The report said th-
B: Sir, the victim was shot once. It was probably just a 2nd shot, you know, for precaution?
J: Really? Hm, that makes sense. But really, who woul-
W: Um, are we done here sir?
J: Oh, I forgot. Please continue.
W: Well, there were two shots. I'm guessing that one missed, but the figure closer to my house fell backwards.
J: Your house?
W: Well, yeah. My house is up on the beach. It was facing the beach. I'm surprised I wasn't hit.
J: That sounds awful, it would've been bad if you were hit by a stray bullet.
W: That's true, but after the 2nd shot, I ran back in my house.
P: You claim that the man fell backwards towards your house. Did you mean that he fell, to the beach?
W: No, I meant it. He fell backwards, towards the direction of my house.
P: But that's impossible. If he fell towards your house, then that changes everything. Are you sure?
W: Yes, I'm pretty sure. I don't doubt my vision, I can still see shapes and figures.
P: Really? Are you absolutely sure, by the line of your life?
L: Oh please, now the prosecutor is harassing the witness.
P: Harassing? This isn't harassment, this is finding the truth. What YOU do, is harassment.
L: Oh please, at least I don't threaten people with vio-
J: Please, OH PLEASE! Stop this bickering! 5 minute break, and infractions, BOTH OF YOU!
CA4 - Cho's Testimony
J: So, you must be Cho.
W: Yes, honor. I am Terry Cho.
J: So, Mr. Cho, I take it that you're new to this country?
W: Oh, yes. I come from Taiwon.
J: Taiwon? You know, my wife has relatives in China, do you kn-
B: Um, Mr. Judge, Taiwan isn't in China.
J: Really?
B: Yeah, it's an island lo-
W: Taiwan isn't China, you imbecile.
J: Oh, how harsh.
B: Sorry Judge, but I think you deserved it.
J: You too?
*5 Minute Recuperation*
J: So, what's your story, Mr. Cho?
W: Well, after great day at work, I decided to go to a bar.
W: I invited some people, including Belinda.
J: So, you were sober, right?
W: Yes, do you think Cho drink after work? Do you?!
J: Please, calm down Mr. Cho. So, what happened next?
W: I tell Belinda, cheer up, and I take walk outside for air.
J: A walk for 2 hours?
W: Of course, my phone stop working. I went to find reception.
J: Really now? What about the body?
W: I walked around, and I saw a body on beach. I give him my phone because he still breathing.
W: I check his wound and lay him down. Then I run back to bar to use line-phone.
J: Is that it?
W: On way back, I see Belinda near bar. She still seems sad, but happier.
L: Well, everything he says is quite accurate, don't you think?
P: Of course, but at what times?
L: Do they matter? It's quite obvious, that he's telling the truth.
P: That's what they all say.
L: Really? There's still a large time-gap between 12:01 and 12:16.
P: Well, it could've taken some time to locate him, right?
L: 14 minutes is a long time, and the other witness confirmed it. There could've been another killer.
P: Impossible. It has to be Cho, no matter what way you look at it.
L: How so?
P: Well, why would Cho hand the man a phone, knowing that it doesn't work?
L: Because in the case it'd start working, maybe?
P: I don't know, I find it a bit suspicious, don't you, Mr. Bailiff?
B: Hey, don't involve me here.
P: It's obvious what Cho's motive was. He was jealous of the girl's promotion, and decided to kill his boss.
W: Wait, what? B-
L: That's no good reason. Who would kill their boss over that?
J: ENOUGH! Bailiffs, make your votes.
END
Make your vote, and choose the killer. Despite how obvious they are, remember, the killer may not be who you think it is.
CA1 - Case Information
On 6/11/12, the victim, Jacob Marley, was found dead at 12:16 AM on a beach. The suspect, Terry Cho, was arrested after a witness, Belinda Jefferson, claimed that she saw him fleeing the scene. It was a cold night, reaching record breaking low temperatures. There was no snow or rain.
There is a modest amount of evidence stacking against Mr. Cho, including the suspected murder weapon and a ticked-off sensor set up by Douglas King. Additionally, sound evidence exists, from a random jogger, who happened to be recording the scenery.
Colt M1911 - An old .45 handgun found in Cho's possession, covered in his hand-prints, apparently passed down from relatives who participated in the war. It doesn't appear to be maintained well, but there are 4 rounds missing. When the weapon was recovered, the hammer had broken out, making it impossible to fire any shots.
Line Sensor - Set up by Douglas King's grandson, line sensors were spread out among the beach to search for beached sea creatures. When triggered, these sensors send the current date, time and location to Mr. King's public server. Inside the server, 1 sensor was triggered, marking the time at 12:03 AM, where the crime had occurred. Once a sensor has triggered, it must be reset in position to work again.
Camera Recording - Sent from his phone, Walton Walker had recorded sounds of a single gunshot at 12:01 AM. Walton claims that he was recording the moon's changing at night, leaving his camera on the ground to observe the moon. Walter claims to have thought that the gunfire was a late firecracker, probably saved by some mischievous child. Walter was confirmed to be watching the moon from 11:52 PM to 1:48 AM, as he was on the camera the whole entire time.
Cho's Phone - Cho's phone was found at the beach, next to Mr. Marley's body. From the data extracted, it was apparent that a 911 call was executed, but it was confirmed service for all phones were blocked at night from 10:52 PM to 2:58 AM.
Victim's Autopsy - The victim was found with a single bullet wound that had gone straight through the lung, piercing his winter's jacket and laptop bag he carried on his back. It is suspected that the victim had lived a few minutes before his eventual death. He died when he drowned in his own blood. The bullet has been suspected to be lost at sea.
CA2 - Belinda's Testimony
J: So Belinda, what happened last night?
W: Last night at around 10:30 PM, instead of drinking, Cho said that he was heading back home.
J: But wait a minute, what do you mean? Do you two know each other?
W: Cho and I both worked for Mr. Marley. He was my co-worker.
J: What do you two do for a living?
W: We're both real-estate agents working under the same office.
J: Oh, real estate. I remember doing that wh-
B: Sir, please try and focus.
J: Oh, Mr. Bailiff. Forgive me witness, please carry on.
W: Well, before the event, I was being promoted for my excellent work.
W: Afterwards, Cho took me to a bar for a party.
J: Is that all you remember?
W: Yes, and I called my mom afterwards about my achievement.
L: Witness, how do you know it was Cho who had killed the victim?
W: Well mister lawyer, I saw Cho running back to the bar, with blood on his hands.
P: As you can see, lawyer, the killer is quite obvious.
L: How is it obvious? How do you know that the blood was the victim's?
P: Shouldn't it be obvious? Why wouldn't a killer check if his victim had lived?
L: But if he was really the killer, wouldn't he have washed his hands?
P: Obviously, Mr. Cho isn't as intelligent as most killers are.
L: But that's assumin-
J: SILENCE YOU TWO! Must you two continue bickering? Can't you see the poor crying witness?
*The Witness is crying, and she appears to be scared*
J: Good, now you've made her cry. I call for a 15 minute break!
END
CA3 - King's Testimony
J: Are you Douglas King, the witness of this case?
W: Yes your honor.
J: Please, Mr. King, tell me what you saw last night.
W: Last night, at 12:03 PM, one of my detectors were triggered.
J: Detectors? You mean the line sensors?
W: Correct. The way the creator set it, it plays an extremely loud noise whenever a line is tripped.
J: So before then, you were asleep?
W: Yes, yes I was. The annoying trap awoken me, and I decided to take a look outside.
J: So what did you see?
W: When I took a step outside, I saw 2 figures in the dark, on the beach.
J: And then what happened?
W: Well, since I wear glasses, I could only see two blobs in the shadow.
J: So what did you see?
W: I heard a loud bang, two actually.
J: Two? The report said th-
B: Sir, the victim was shot once. It was probably just a 2nd shot, you know, for precaution?
J: Really? Hm, that makes sense. But really, who woul-
W: Um, are we done here sir?
J: Oh, I forgot. Please continue.
W: Well, there were two shots. I'm guessing that one missed, but the figure closer to my house fell backwards.
J: Your house?
W: Well, yeah. My house is up on the beach. It was facing the beach. I'm surprised I wasn't hit.
J: That sounds awful, it would've been bad if you were hit by a stray bullet.
W: That's true, but after the 2nd shot, I ran back in my house.
P: You claim that the man fell backwards towards your house. Did you mean that he fell, to the beach?
W: No, I meant it. He fell backwards, towards the direction of my house.
P: But that's impossible. If he fell towards your house, then that changes everything. Are you sure?
W: Yes, I'm pretty sure. I don't doubt my vision, I can still see shapes and figures.
P: Really? Are you absolutely sure, by the line of your life?
L: Oh please, now the prosecutor is harassing the witness.
P: Harassing? This isn't harassment, this is finding the truth. What YOU do, is harassment.
L: Oh please, at least I don't threaten people with vio-
J: Please, OH PLEASE! Stop this bickering! 5 minute break, and infractions, BOTH OF YOU!
CA4 - Cho's Testimony
J: So, you must be Cho.
W: Yes, honor. I am Terry Cho.
J: So, Mr. Cho, I take it that you're new to this country?
W: Oh, yes. I come from Taiwon.
J: Taiwon? You know, my wife has relatives in China, do you kn-
B: Um, Mr. Judge, Taiwan isn't in China.
J: Really?
B: Yeah, it's an island lo-
W: Taiwan isn't China, you imbecile.
J: Oh, how harsh.
B: Sorry Judge, but I think you deserved it.
J: You too?
*5 Minute Recuperation*
J: So, what's your story, Mr. Cho?
W: Well, after great day at work, I decided to go to a bar.
W: I invited some people, including Belinda.
J: So, you were sober, right?
W: Yes, do you think Cho drink after work? Do you?!
J: Please, calm down Mr. Cho. So, what happened next?
W: I tell Belinda, cheer up, and I take walk outside for air.
J: A walk for 2 hours?
W: Of course, my phone stop working. I went to find reception.
J: Really now? What about the body?
W: I walked around, and I saw a body on beach. I give him my phone because he still breathing.
W: I check his wound and lay him down. Then I run back to bar to use line-phone.
J: Is that it?
W: On way back, I see Belinda near bar. She still seems sad, but happier.
L: Well, everything he says is quite accurate, don't you think?
P: Of course, but at what times?
L: Do they matter? It's quite obvious, that he's telling the truth.
P: That's what they all say.
L: Really? There's still a large time-gap between 12:01 and 12:16.
P: Well, it could've taken some time to locate him, right?
L: 14 minutes is a long time, and the other witness confirmed it. There could've been another killer.
P: Impossible. It has to be Cho, no matter what way you look at it.
L: How so?
P: Well, why would Cho hand the man a phone, knowing that it doesn't work?
L: Because in the case it'd start working, maybe?
P: I don't know, I find it a bit suspicious, don't you, Mr. Bailiff?
B: Hey, don't involve me here.
P: It's obvious what Cho's motive was. He was jealous of the girl's promotion, and decided to kill his boss.
W: Wait, what? B-
L: That's no good reason. Who would kill their boss over that?
J: ENOUGH! Bailiffs, make your votes.
END
Make your vote, and choose the killer. Despite how obvious they are, remember, the killer may not be who you think it is.