"He's committed suicide."
The words echoed through the silent courtroom, shattering the tense atmosphere that had been in the courtroom while waiting for him to arrive. Gabe stood up from his chair with a jerk, his face a mask of disbelief, while Autumn, gripping the edge of the table, almost fell down. "What?" Her voice was strained, barely above a whisper, wondering what she was hearing.
The police officer, standing with a solemn expression, nodded his head. "Yes, Your Honour. Gregory Savoy has committed suicide. He left behind a note, stating that he is too ashamed of his past misdeeds and cannot live with his guilt."
Murmurs spread through the courtroom like wildfire, but the officer continued, raising his voice slightly to be heard. "His body was discovered early this morning by the river. He was supposed to have been home, but his fiancée reported him missing last night. The note was found among his belongings at his house."
