Chapter 348 Magic, leading to the cheers of reversal
Chapter 348 Magic, leading to the cheers of reversal (61)
—————May 23, 10:40 a.m.——————
—————Tokyo District, Grand Court——————
The "Magician Serial Murder Case", which is being tried at the same time as the "Kaito Kid Murder Case", has reached a stalemate.
The evidence and reasoning from the first four cases can only prove that someone did modify the magic props at that time.
As a result, the magician who was performing the magic died due to an accident.
But the problem is that the most recent case was three years ago and Jiujiu Yuankang has already passed away.
Although the defense claims that the real culprit behind these four cases is the deceased Jiujiu Yuankang...
But they could not produce any conclusive evidence to prove their claims.
In a trial, having [reasoning] without [evidence] is meaningless.
If you just want to lock on to a target and make a presumption of guilt, you can use as much reasoning as you want.
"…Since the defense can't prove who killed Itagaki Asaichi, who died in a magic accident five years ago."
"Then, the court announces that it will proceed to the final case of the magician."
"Whether the last magician's death was an accident or murder, the defense must——"
"Produce decisive evidence that can prove your claim."
"Otherwise, this trial will end here. Two defense lawyers, are you clear about this?"
The bald old man at the main seat lowered the gavel solemnly and said seriously.
And this sentence was like a heavy hammer, hitting Xiang Yuanguang's heart.
The hedgehog-headed lawyer couldn't help but feel a little sighed.
If Asako Miyoshi had not chosen to kill Kyujuku Motoyasu, but instead chose to push for a review of the case.
Then if the murderer is still alive, the trial will surely go more smoothly than it does now.
(Killing is a road of no return. Once you embark on this road, there is no turning back.)
(Miyoshi Asako, if you knew the current progress of the case, would you regret it...?)
"Of course it is clear. The defense came to the Grand Court to prove that Jiujiu Yuankang is guilty."
"Even though he is dead, this crime should not be borne by an innocent person."
"Lawyer Xiang Yuan, what do you think?"
Kensuke Kumemon, who was on the other defense bench, put on a professional look at this moment.
He glanced at Xiang Yuanguang, who was thinking about something beside him, and turned the question away.
"...Yes, the scales of justice will surely weigh the guilt and innocence."
"The defense will prove that Jiujiu Motoyasu is guilty in the magician serial murder case."
After coming back to his senses, Xiang Yuanguang nodded.
However, even though he said this, he was still unsure.
Based on the evidence and testimonies currently available, there is no information pointing to Kyujuku Motoyasu committing a crime.
In this light, the last case in the magician's serial murder case may be of vital importance.
Because the last case was the earliest one, which was the Kinoshita Yoshiro case fourteen years ago.
His eyes swept across the seemingly empty right side of the dock, where only the shadow of Jiujiu Yuankang remained.
But it was obvious that only he could see it, no one else could...
I'm afraid it's impossible to get useful information from Jiujiu Yuankang's spirit.
Knock knock, knock knock.
Standing at the prosecutor's seat, Kujo Reiko tapped the table lightly a few times.
She calmly turned to the last page of the case record in her hand and then spoke.
"Since the case has come to this point, please ask the witness of Kinoshita Yoshiro's case fourteen years ago to appear in court."
"But before that, defense, I hope you can be clear."
"It is almost impossible to prove that Yoshiro Kinoshita was murdered by someone else." The ace prosecutor, known as the Madonna of prosecutors, scanned the case records.
Then she supplemented the discourse information.
"Because, there were only [five] pieces of evidence left from the case at that time."
"They are [Autopsy report of Kinoshita Yoshiro] and [Handcuffs used on the deceased]."
“[Photos of the magic show], [Inspection report of the water tank], [Backstage photos].”
"The prosecutor hereby submits the above five pieces of evidence to the trial court for subsequent reasoning of the case."
Hearing this, Xiang Yuanguang couldn't help but frown.
Although there appear to be five pieces of evidence, in reality there may be less than two that are useful.
Since Yoshiro Kinoshita died of drowning, there is no need to further speculate on this matter.
The photos taken during the magic show at most captured the moment of Yoshiro Kinoshita's death. What's the point?
Inspection report of the sink? That thing is a normal sink, the problem is the handcuffs.
Apart from the handcuffs used by the deceased, which can be confirmed as useful evidence, only the photos taken in the background may be useful.
(Anyway, let’s wait until Asako Miyoshi enters the courtroom…)
(Hmm…my phone is vibrating? Someone is calling at this hour? Who is it?)
The hedgehog-head calmly placed his hand on the phone case in his pocket.
Feeling the vibration of his phone, he narrowed his eyes slightly and prepared to take it out to take a look.
I believe that as long as he hides well, the presiding judge and the prosecutor should not be able to see him... right?
Boom, boom, boom, boom.
The presiding judge in the main seat lowered the gavel again and made a solemn announcement.
"Well, the court now invites the only witness in the Kinoshita Yoshiro case, Miyoshi Asako, to testify in court."
"Please ask the bailiff to bring Miyoshi Mako to the witness stand. We need to hear her testimony now."
Taking advantage of the brief moment when the bald old man tapped the table, Xiang Yuanguang quietly took the cell phone out of his pocket.
At this moment, the phone vibration has stopped, and the missed caller is shown as Edogawa Conan.
The other party probably knew that it was not convenient to answer the phone here, so they sent a text message instead.
[The Boy Detective Team, Kujuku Fumino has been found. 】
[Sanhao Mazi hired a college student to take several elementary school students camping.]
[I am now going to the magic venue of the Miracle Magic Group to look for key witnesses and evidence.]
[Please delay as much time as possible and use your bluffing skills, Xiang Yuan! ]
【Three minutes ago】
【Edogawa Conan】
(Go to the magic venue of Miracle Magic Group to look for key witnesses and evidence?)
(He didn’t know much about the case, but he was able to find the [key]?)
Xiang Yuanguang was a little confused, but when he thought that the message was sent by Conan, he didn't doubt it.
After all, Sherlock Holmes of the Heisei era said so, so at least there is some progress.
But... bluffing? That's my strong point.
The hedgehog-head's eyes became firm.
Okay, then let’s just drag it out until Conan comes back with new witnesses and evidence.
Tick, tick, tick.
The door of the Grand Court was pushed open at this moment.
The only witness in the case of Kinoshita Yoshiro, Asako Miyoshi, appears.
(End of this chapter)