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A defendant is on trial for murder. There is strong evidence
indicating guilt, but no corpse has been found. In the defence's
closing statement, the lawyer, knowing that his client will probably
be convicted, resorts to a trick.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all," the
lawyer says as he looks at his watch. "Within one minute, the person
presumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom."
He looks towards the courtroom door. The jurors, somewhat stunned, all
look on eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens. Finally, the lawyer
says, "Actually, I made up the previous statement. But, you all looked
on with anticipation. I therefore put to you that you have a
reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and
insist that you return a verdict of not guilty."
The jury, clearly confused, retires to deliberate. A few minutes
later, the jury returns and pronounces a verdict of guilty.
"But how?" inquires the lawyer. "You must have had some doubt. I saw
all of you stare at the door."
The jury foreman replies, "Oh, we all looked – but your client
didn't."
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