[ WEEK THREE – TRIAL ]

[sheriffexe]

TRIAL

In the morning, the town comes back to life. Birds crow overhead, a snake nearby hisses, a lingering coyote dips behind a shop before disappearing into the wild. It's a frightening contrast to the stillness of yesterday but it doesn't mean it's over yet. After all, today is the trial. The Sheriff stands on the porch of the Town Hall and brings his hand up to his mouth to let out a whistle. He'll thumb back to the Hall behind him and very clearly state -- "Trial time, folks. Get in here and figure out who did it." And then he'll turn to leave before pausing and adding on, "Bring a snack or somethin' too. The Town Hall is set up more like a court house, a Judge's bench at the front but instead of at center, it's off to the side as if more for observation than participation. There's a table at the front of the room already holding a small box and a pad of papers and pen, for voting apparently. A side room containing only a metal gurney is next and today it's obvious why there's a gurney there at all with the corpse, resting right on top of it. Aside from that, there are rows for everyone to take a seat and it's only after everyone is inside and settled, that the doors close and the Sheriff speaks. "Well, have at it. You've got till nine." And then, he points to a clock on the wall that reads 12:00. Good luck. Welcome to the trial post! Characters are free to discuss everything related to the trial here. They won't be let out of the room until 9PM when voting ends. Every character must vote and the voting post can be found here. If there are any questions, please shoot a message to this journal or to robowest.

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Comments

[moraled]

[PINCHING THE BRIDGE OF HIS NOSE HERE...]

... We cannot afford to go in circles or tarry any longer. Right now, it appears as though the only leads we have are related to alibis or the lack thereof, possible injuries via the strip search, or gun marksmanship.

Is there aught else we have yet to consider? Has any of these options turned up anything remotely plausible?

[a_sin_for_him]

As we are nearing the deadline, I will share my own thoughts. Nisha Kadam has been very vocal about her gun skills, her killing abilities, being able to put a bullet between someone's eyes, and has no alibi. I know that only covers one murder, and isn't hard evidence, but it has been on my mind these last hours.

I can't think of anyone else who seems as suspect. At least for the shooting.

[moraled]

We have little else but thoughts and theories at this point. Your contribution is appreciated, Mi-- [GHH] Lust.

[A nod.]

Presuming gun skill was required, that is not an impossible option.

[a_sin_for_him]

To take someone down with that sort of a shot, significant gun skill was required in at least one murder.

[sidearmofthelaw]

...Sure, alright. But for the record, if I was gonna try and get away with her murder I'd at least be a little more subtle about it.

[a_sin_for_him]

I have nothing against you, and working with what we have...

[Lust shrugs]

I hope someone can offer something more substantial.