Ladies and Gentleman! Today, we are gathered to discuss the murder of Patrick Maloney. Honourable Judge, the prosecutor will present the evidence that will no doubt prove Mary Maloney guilty of first degree murder in this heinous crime. Firstly, Honourable Jury, allow me to define the crime at hand, as it is stated in the books. According to the Constitution, first-degree murder is defined as " an unlawful killing that is both willful and premeditated, " meaning that it was committed after planning, or "lying in wait" for the victim. Mary. To the jury, Mary Maloney may seem like your sweet typical housewife: attentive, respectful, pleasant, and kind, but never too flashy or outspoken. Little did we know, however, about the murderer who lurks beneath this matronly exterior. Until today! When the prosecution has found incriminating evidence against the defendant, leaving no doubts that Mary Maloney is guilty of first-degree murder and is responsible for the death of Patrick Maloney.
Mary Maloney fully knew what was going to happen when she swung the murder weapon on the unsuspecting victim, providing the jury with incriminating proof that the murder was premeditated. The jury has now been aware of the fact …show more content…
Maloney, while feeling no guilt, realized that she had done a wrong- a sign often attributed to first degree killers. Why did she try to hide the murder weapon if she feared the wrath of the law? Why did she try to place the blame on the detectives? - by feeding them the lamb, she effectively tried to get rid of the murder weapon and clear herself of the crime. When that failed, she pinned the blame on the failure of the detectives, in an attempt to divert the case from the murder of Patrick Maloney. By demonstrating her hiding and later getting rid of the murder weapon, this shows absolute proof that Mary Maloney had premeditated this crime; she had everything planned from the murder to getting away with the
Mary Maloney fully knew what was going to happen when she swung the murder weapon on the unsuspecting victim, providing the jury with incriminating proof that the murder was premeditated. The jury has now been aware of the fact …show more content…
Maloney, while feeling no guilt, realized that she had done a wrong- a sign often attributed to first degree killers. Why did she try to hide the murder weapon if she feared the wrath of the law? Why did she try to place the blame on the detectives? - by feeding them the lamb, she effectively tried to get rid of the murder weapon and clear herself of the crime. When that failed, she pinned the blame on the failure of the detectives, in an attempt to divert the case from the murder of Patrick Maloney. By demonstrating her hiding and later getting rid of the murder weapon, this shows absolute proof that Mary Maloney had premeditated this crime; she had everything planned from the murder to getting away with the