That a suspect who could possibly be sentenced to immediate execution is held in solitary confinement in the detention center is precisely because they might seek to extend their own lifeline by killing other suspects.
Killing another would constitute a new crime; the original procedures would have to be initiated all over again. Better a bad life than a good death, as staying alive one more day is always better.
No one knows whether it was a technical issue, but after the case was pronounced, the courtroom live broadcast site didn't cut off the signal in time. As a result, netizens heard the appeal and were utterly speechless.
"The evidence is so clear, I'm really puzzled what there is to appeal, just apologize, is it really that hard?"
Netizens were venting, but Old Tang was already thinking about heading to The Capital. There was no need to worry about the second trial; the concern was about the execution.
