Part 102: Episode 4, Day 3, Trial: Booming Loud
Part 102: Episode 4, Day 3, Trial: Booming Loud
We've had it hammered into us over and over that the other witnesses heard two gunshots, and yet Larry only heard one. It's a contradiction, though I'm not sure how it really helps us. (Also the gun was fired three times, but that's not useable here.)
Music: Silence
W-wait a sec, Larry!
Wh-what!?
That's what I said!
Sound: Weak Gunshot
Music: Objection!
They both heard two gunshots that night!
Huh?Sound: Stab
Sound: Desk Slam
Were you even listening!?
I mean, it's not like Larry should change his story just because someone else said something different.
Yo, Nick, please!Sound: Objection
Sound: Super Shock
Huh? You know, something's been bothering me.
Sound: Light Bulb
Music: Silence
So you got to treat me nice and stuff, okay!?Sound: Stab 2
...Sound: Whoops
Music: Objection!
Mr. Butz. What!?
... Umm...
Sound: Realization
Dammit, Larry. This testimony is the worst ever.
Eh...?Sound: Light Bulb
Not sure!? H-how could you not be sure?
Yeah, well...
I was, uh, listening to something else...Sound: Realization
Something... else?Music: Silence
Sound: Light Bulb
Sound: Stab 2
Sound: Gallery
Sound: Gavel
Okay the judge brought me back. M-Mr. Butz!Sound: Whack
Y-yeah! So what! That a crime!Sound: Whack
Sound: Damage 2
Hmm... Mr. von Karma... your opinion?
Waste of time.
I really can't argue with that sentiment, but I guess we have to anyway.
Music: Suspense
Hmm...
Nope never mind I've had enough!
(In fact, I think we've all heard enough.)
What are you thinking, Nick!?Sound: Whack
We have to turn this trial around now!Sound: Whack
Uh...quote:
As you might expect, the choice is a false one, and choosing to continue just skips the preceding lines.
Your Honor.
Bah!
I'm going to remember that line at the end of the trial.
Very well, Mr. Butz.
Music: Silence
Right! Leave it to me!Sound: Objection
Sound: Testimony 2
Well, here we are again.
Music: Questioning - Moderato
It's lonely, being alone on Christmas Eve!
I was listening to it real booming loud, like.Sound: Whack
But I'm sure I heard that gunshot!
Thank you Larry for not providing the one detail that could be useful. I guess we'll have to press for it.
Music: Silence
Yeah, what's the big problem?Sound: Whack
Sound: Damage 2
(I truly believe Larry has no idea what the problem here is.) Judge. Can you believe a word this witness says?
True enough, it is difficult to believe this testimony.Sound: Desk Slam
Wait, Your Honor!
Excuse me? "Dee-jay"...?Sound: Realization
An announcer... the guy who says things on the radio. Anyway! What this means is, when he heard the sound, no music was playing!
Phoenix drops the logic bomb all on his own this time.
I'd like to cross-examine the witness, Your Honor! V-very well, Mr. Wright. (I can't believe I'm continuing this charade...)
Sound: Testimony 2
Music: Questioning - Moderato
(This is the most ludicrous testimony I've ever heard.)
Here's what I see - the line about hearing what the DJ was saying could establish a specific time for the gunshot. Maybe they can go back and find a recording of the show and line up the timestamps or something?
(I've got to press it until we get to the bottom of what happened!) It's lonely, being alone on Christmas Eve!
So, you turned on the radio? Right!Sound: Light Bulb
I just wanted to hear someone's voice, y'know?Sound: Realization
Sound: Whack x 2
Apparently his girlfriend wasn't taking his calls?
(I shouldn't have said anything...) That's why I was listening to an all-requests show on the radio, see?
This has nothing to do with the case, Your Honor! Objection sustained.
Hey now, the specific program could be important if we need to correlate what the DJ said with what time it was said.
Tell us, Mr. Butz, how loud was your radio set to that night? I was listening to it real booming loud, like. Real "booming" loud? Yeah, y'know. And you had headphones on? Yup.
But I'm sure I heard that gunshot! Can you prove that...? No... no, of course you can't. Nah, I can't prove it. But I remember that moment real clear.
I remember exactly what the DJ was saying when I heard it, too. What did she say? Mr. Wright! Please cease these pointless questions!
Well, it would be nice to establish the timing of one of the gunshots and what Larry heard in relation to Lotta's photos...
Indeed, Mr. von Karma has a point.
Of course we care! It's the only potential useful nugget of information in this garbage testimony!
Sound: Desk Slam
We should care, Your Honor! Of course we should! Why? Uh.Sound: Realization
....Phoenix I'm taking away the kudos I gave you earlier.
Fine, very well. Mr. Butz, please testify to the court.
Of course, Phoenix's lame line somehow works anyway.
quote:
Backing off doesn't get us anywhere:
We're looped back to the "end of testimony" lines and then the beginning of the cross again.
Well there we go. Useful information! The gunshot was just before midnight. ...How does that help us? Let's press on it first.
Are you sure? Course I am! She had this real sexy voice...
I see a couple possible options here. Let's run through our evidence real quick.
Attorney's Badge - No one would believe I was a defense attorney if I didn't carry this.
Lotta's Camera - Set to automatically take a picture when a loud noise is detected. Faces the lake.
Robert's Autopsy Report - Time of death: sometime on the 24th or 25th. Shot from approximately one meter away.
Lake Photo - Taken automatically on 12/25 at 12:15 AM.
Second Lake Photo - Shows an empty lake. Taken automatically on 12/24 at 11:50 PM.
Misty Fey's Photo - An old photograph. "DL-6 Incident - Exhibit A" is written on the back.
Gourdy Article - Article about a monster sighted at Gourd Lake. Overhead Map - Overhead map of Gourd Lake.
Pistol Bullet - Found in the victim's body. The ballistic markings match the murder weapon's barrel.
Pistol - The murder weapon. .22-caliber. Fired 3 times. Bears prints from Edgeworth's right hand.
Lotta's Deposition - I heard two sounds like gunshots just after midnight on 12/25.
Metal Detector - Makes a noise when metallic objects are near. A useful detection device.
Parrot - The erstwhile companion of the boat shop caretaker. Answers to the name "Polly." DL-6 Case File - File on the DL-6 Incident.
DL-6 Incident Photo - Photograph of the scene of the murder.Anything stand out there? What should we present?