Chapter 128 Reversal of Illumination
Chapter 128 Reversal of Illumination (23)
"What is the evidence you are talking about?"
Prosecutor Sugiura subconsciously covered his head, only to find that he was not wearing a wig and asked in embarrassment.
He looked for a long time but couldn't see what was in Xiang Yuanguang's hand.
So, he said very puzzledly.
"Is it your flying finger? I don't think it has anything to do with the case."
This sentence is also the thought of other people on the field.
Regardless of Attorney Kumimon who was hugging the fence nearby.
It was the presiding judge who had just picked up the gavel.
Or maybe Uncle Maori who looks confused.
Everyone felt that Xiang Yuanguang's solemn promise must have a basis for what he said.
However, none of them had seen the evidence that Xiang Yuanguang mentioned.
"Can't you see?"
The hedgehog-head put his hands on his hips and said confidently.
"I can't see it either, because there is really nothing in my hand."
"The evidence I just mentioned is not in my hands, but in the hands of detective Kurosawa-san."
"Ah I?"
The confusion on detective Kurosawa Hirama's face was even greater than that on Mori Kogoro, and he pointed at himself in surprise.
I have no idea what kind of evidence Xiang Yuanguang is talking about, and how it could still be here with him.
Mingming, he and Xiang Yuanguang had only met twice, once in the Shimadzu Corporation Building and once in the forensic class.
And during their two meetings, Xiang Yuanguang did not give him any evidence?
"That's right. Now you are the only one who can produce evidence that can reverse the situation."
"Officer Kurosawa, please submit the photos you took at the crime scene as evidence now."
Xiang Yuanguang said so.
Somewhat flattered, Officer Kurosawa nodded, turned and left the courtroom.
The Gu Meimen next to him let go of the fence, stood up, and said with some boredom.
"What's the point of looking at photos at this time? Can photos taken at the scene overturn everything?"
"Perhaps, we can really overturn everything?"
Xiang Yuanguang said in a pretentious manner.
He glanced at Shimazu Sae from the corner of his eye. Beads of sweat were already dripping from the witness's forehead.
According to his superficial understanding of psychology, he made inferences to Yuanguang.
Just as he and Conan analyzed, Shimazu Sae should not have entered the office after the incident.
Therefore, Shimazu Sae had no idea about the true situation at the crime scene.
So, there is a flaw here—a flaw that can overturn all the testimonies in one fell swoop!
The middle-aged presiding judge sitting in the main seat blinked, somewhat confused.
He is obviously the leader of the entire trial court, so why has he become a spectator now?
How could the legendary hedgehog-headed lawyer have the ability to attract the attention of the entire audience and set the pace as soon as he opened his mouth?
(Well, since there is still hope for this case, let’s wait and see.)
(After all, the court is where the truth of the case is sought and a fair trial is conducted.)
Although the middle-aged presiding judge did not have much experience, he also understood this truth.
If the court harbors filth and corruption, it would be a shame to the golden scales of the goddess of justice.
Tick, tick, tick.
Footsteps were heard outside the courtroom; someone was running.
Soon, the door of the courtroom was violently pushed open.
Officer Kurosawa gasped and raised the transparent bag in his hand.
"Lawyer Xiang Yuan has found all the photos taken at the crime scene."
"Your Excellency the Judge, the police are now submitting this as evidence in this case!"
(…I just said something was missing.)
(Why didn’t the police even submit photos of the crime scene?)
Prosecutor Sugiura was complaining in his heart. But then he thought about the situation at the initial trial, and it seemed that Inspector Shirai was planning to submit the surveillance recording after it was played.
However, Lawyer Kumemon directly drove Inspector Shirai away and questioned the authenticity of all the evidence related to Inspector Shirai.
As a result, the step of submitting crime scene photos was overlooked until now.
"Well, since Attorney Yuan has made such a request, then this court agrees to accept this evidence."
The presiding judge struck the gavel, then turned to look at Xiang Yuanguang and spoke.
"Now, please point out to Attorney Genko the contradictions between these photos and Mr. Shimazu's testimony."
"Please explain...what exactly did Mr. Shimazu overlook?"
What exactly is this... I have already thought of it.
Xiang Yuanguang reached out and took the photo from Officer Kurosawa.
Then, using a projector, project the content onto the wall.
The photos he chose to project were the first-person view of entering the room and the photos of the desk layout.
At first glance, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with these two photos.
But, whether it is Shimazu Sae or Kumimon.
At this moment, everyone's pupils couldn't help but shrink, and they found something wrong.
Boom!
Xiang Yuanguang slapped the table at the defense table and pointed at the projection of the photo without any hesitation.
"Please look at the deceased Shimazu Zangyuan's table. It is very neatly arranged. This is enough to prove it."
"He is a very organized person, but there is something inconsistent about him."
The place where the hedgehog-headed lawyer pointed was a vacant space on the edge of the desk.
Placed next to it are books, documents, or some office supplies.
However, there is an extra piece at the edge, and there is nothing on it.
"Originally, something was placed here. It was something very heavy."
Spreading his hands towards Yuan Guang, he shook his head.
"Although the defense did not find the photos taken in advance, as long as the person entered the office."
"They should all be impressed by [that thing] and notice the problem here."
(Ah, yes, the statue is gone?)
As someone who had been into the office before, and saw absolutely no problem the second time around.
Uncle Maori touched the back of his head awkwardly, but also started to think.
(Why did the statue disappear? And Xiang Yuan Xiaogui emphasized that it was very heavy...)
(Ah, could that statue be...!)
Kogoro Maori's head suddenly raised and he looked at the photo in surprise.
And Xiang Yuanguang has already revealed the answer.
"The murder weapon is here! It's the bronze bust of President Shimazu!"
"The murderer used the bronze statue to smash President Shimazu to death and then fled the crime scene with the statue."
"However, Shimazu Sae's testimony stated that she used a hammer and did not mention this at all!"
"therefore------"
Xiang Yuanguang pointed at Shimazu Sae, who was no longer as calm as before.
The hedgehog-haired lawyer said bluntly.
"——————The defense objects to the point that Shimazu Sae is the murderer!"
The verbal bomb is launched!
A strong wind came howling and blew across the courtroom.
Shimazu Sae's face changed drastically. He grabbed the edge of the testimony stand tightly and shouted against the wind.
"You are a self-proclaimed righteous fellow...what do you know!?"
The whole place was in an uproar!
Fifth update, let me update after dinner
(End of this chapter)