"Based on the evidence and witnesses presented in court, I decide Jacob Barnette, Demetria Barnette, and Taylor Barnette are guilty!"
"Jacob and Demetria Barnette will be sentenced on charges of abuse, neglect of minors, and attempted murder of Ruby Barnette. Meanwhile, Jacob Barnette will get additional charges for the murders of Oscar Barnette and Ariana Barclay."
Benjamin then directed his gaze toward Taylor. "Taylor Barnette will be held responsible for the homicide of Oscar Barnette."
BRAK!
Taylor pounded the table hard, clenched his fists, and shouted, "Are you fucking stupid? How can I get a murder charge if he's still alive?!"
Instead of homicide, Taylor should have been charged with attempted murder since the victim was still alive.
Benjamin took Taylor's anger calmly, showing Oscar Barnette's death certificate to the public. "Physically, Oscar Barnette is still alive. However, legally, he has been declared dead. Therefore, you will be considered as his murderer."
