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==Day three: Courtroom mode==
You instantly begin trial, and von Karma wants to end the trial in three minutes (don't worry, there's no time limit). Karma calls the caretaker to the stand. You still haven't found the caretaker's name, so if you have the choice, "Raise the Objection." Karma adds that he didn't ask the name, as the caretaker has troubled memory as of late.


===The Caretaker's Testimony: The Night of the Murder===
You instantly begin trial, and von Karma wants to end the trial in three minutes (don't worry, there's no time limit). Karma calls the caretaker to the stand. You still haven't found the caretaker's name, so when you have the choice, "'''Raise an objection'''". Karma adds that he didn't ask the name, as the caretaker has a bad long-term memory. He should be okay to remember what happened three days ago. Or so you thought.
{{Phoenix Wright Testimony |char=oldman |name=The Caretaker's|subtitle=The Night of the Murder |testimony=#It was the night of the 24th, just after midnight, ayup.
 
#I was in the restaurant... where I er... rent boats, as usual.
==The Caretaker's Testimony: The Night of the Murder==
#Then I heard a "bang!" Ayup.
{{Phoenix Wright Testimony
#When I looked out the window, I saw a boat just afloating on the lake.
|char=oldman
#Then I heard another "bang."
|name=The Caretaker|subtitle=The Night of the Murder |testimony=#It was the night of the 24th, just after midnight, ayup.
#I was in the restaurant… where I er… rent boats, as usual.
#Then I heard a "bang!". Ayup.
#When I looked out the window, I saw a boat just a' floating on the lake.
#Then I heard another "bang".
#Just about then the boat comes to shore, and a man walks by my window.}}
#Just about then the boat comes to shore, and a man walks by my window.}}


Just before your Cross-Examination begins, Karma says there's no need for it and there's only 10 seconds left. The judge asks if you'll agree. Of course you'll choose "Cross-Examine." The judge agrees, much to Karma's anger.
Just before your cross-examination begins, Karma says there's no need for it as there's only 10 seconds left. The judge asks if you'll agree. Of course you'll choose "'''Cross-examine'''". The judge sides with you, angering Karma. Alternatively, even if you "'''Don't cross-examine'''", Karma is about to have a heart attack, believing his three minutes is up after Maya presses you to check the witness' statements.
 
==The Night of the Murder: Cross-examination==
'''Press''' the caretaker on his '''sixth statement'''. He claims to have seen that man by his window. The judge wants the caretaker to add who it was to his statement. Karma laughs. What's he up to?
:*"That man was the defendant… he was saying, 'I can't believe he's dead.'"
 
Didn't the caretaker forget what he said yesterday? '''Press''' him on that statement. The caretaker yells at "Keith" that he really saw Edgeworth, before he falls to the ground. Looks like Karma lured you to your fall, and the whole court is staring. Didn't you prove that Edgeworth's right fingerprints on the gun, yet the murderer was shooting from his left? You are given an option, so choose "'''Raise an objection'''". Karma will object back, saying Edgeworth must have wiped off the fingerprints. The judge is lost. '''Raise an objection''' again. Karma says the evidence says it all, unless you have proof. Unfortunately, you ran out of ideas. Maya tries to reach Mia once more… again, no luck. Without any more evidence or objections, the judge sees no reason to continue.


====The Night of the Murder: Cross-Examination====
<div style="text-align:center">Miles Edgeworth is found...</div>
Press the caretaker on his sixth statement. He claims to have seen that man by his window. The judge wants the caretaker to add that to his statement. Karma laughs. What's he up to?
:*"That man was the defendant... he was saying, 'I can't believe he's dead.'"


Didn't the caretaker forget what he said yesterday? Press him on that statement. The caretaker yells at "Keith" that he really saw Edgeworth, before he falls to the ground. Looks like Karma lured you to your fall, and the whole court is staring. Didn't you prove there were Edgeworth's fingerprints on the gun, yet the murderer was shooting from his left? You are given an option, so choose "Raise an objection." Karma will object back, saying Edgeworth must have wiped off the fingerprints. The judge is lost. Raise an objection again. Karma says the evidence says it all, unless you have proof. Unfortunately, Phoenix is all out of ideas. Maya tries to reach Mia once more... again, no luck. Without any more evidence or objections, the judge sees no reason to continue.
[[File:PWAA_guilty.gif|Guilty|center]]


Miles Edgeworth is found Guilty!
==It's all over... or is it?==
The judge adjourns court… and then a "Wait!".


===It's all over... or is it?===
It isn't Maya this time, if you recall yesterday's court, but Larry, who remembered just then that he heard a gunshot on the night of the murder. When Larry was listening to the caretaker's testimony, it didn't match with what he heard that night. Karma objects, as the verdict has already been announced, however the judge states that they must hear all witnesses to ensure an accurate verdict. He then calls a five-minute recess after withdrawing his Guilty verdict.
The judge adjourns court... and then a "Hold it!"


It isn't Maya this time, if you recall yesterday's Court, but Larry, who, thanks to the Court, remembers just now that he heard a bang as he found the Samurai balloon. Karma objects as the verdict has already been announced, however the judge states that it's the law that the verdict can't be explained, unless you listen to all of the witnesses. He then calls a five minute recess.
==Recess==
That was a very close one, perhaps too close. Maya asks Edgeworth why his fingerprints were on the gun. He explains that after Hammond fell into the water, he picked the pistol up without any thought.


That was a very close one, perhaps too close. Maya asks Edgeworth why his fingerprints were on the gun. He explains that after Hammond fell into the water, he picked the pistol up without any thought. Edgeworth then says that before this Court, Karma has run nothing but perfect trials. It seems that this Court is the very first time Karma has seen anything unexpected. This is the first time in his career that he has let someone he hasn't talked to (in this case Larry) testify in court.
Edgeworth then says that before this one, Karma had run nothing but perfect trials. The secret to his success is to have perfect witness' and perfect evidence. It seems that this case is the very first time Karma has seen anything unexpected. This is the first time in his career that he has let someone he hasn't talked to (in this case Larry) testify in court.


You're back in Court and Larry, much to Phoenix's chagrin, is your last hope of turning the Guilty verdict. Hopefully he doesn't mess up.
You're back in court and Larry goes on to the stand. This is your last hope of obtaining the not guilty verdict. Hopefully, he doesn't mess up.


===Larry's Testimony: The Night of the Murder===
==Larry's Testimony: The Night of the Murder==
{{Phoenix Wright Testimony |char=larry |name=Larry's |subtitle=The Night of the Murder |testimony=#That night, I was out in the boat on the lake.
{{Phoenix Wright Testimony
|char=larry
|name=Larry |subtitle=The Night of the Murder |testimony=#That night, I was out in the boat on the lake.
#I was looking for something, and I, er, found it.
#I was looking for something, and I, er, found it.
#So I quietly slipped the boat back in at the rental shop deck.
#So I quietly slipped the boat back in at the rental shop dock.
#Then, just as I was thinking about going home, I heard this "bang!"
#Then, just as I was thinking about going home, I heard this "bang"!
#I looked out over the lake, but I didn't notice the boat.
#I looked out over the lake, but I didn't notice the boat.
#So after I heard that single gunshot I went home.}}
#So after I heard that single gunshot I went home.}}


====The Night of the Murder: Cross-Examination====
==The Night of the Murder: Cross-examination==
Present Lotta's deposition to Larry's sixth statement. Both Lotta and the caretaker heard two gunshots. Larry then admits that he missed the second gunshot, because he was listening to the radio on his earphones. Continue to cross-exaine anyways. Larry is allowed to give another testimony about his radio. This may not end well.
'''Present Lotta's Deposition''' against Larry's '''sixth statement'''. Both Lotta and the caretaker heard two gunshots. Larry then admits that he missed the second gunshot, because he was listening to the radio on his headphones. Choose either statement. Choosing '''That's enough''' causes Phoenix to ask the Judge to continue to cross-examine Larry. '''Continue''' to cross-examine when you get the choice. Larry is allowed to give another testimony about his radio. Just what is he listening to?


===Larry's Testimony: What Larry Heard===
==Larry's Testimony: What Larry Heard==
{{Phoenix Wright Testimony |char=larry |name=Larry's |subtitle=What Larry Heard |testimony=#It's lonely, being alone on Christmas Eve.
{{Phoenix Wright Testimony
|char=larry
|name=Larry |subtitle=What Larry Heard |testimony=#It's lonely, being alone on Christmas Eve!
#That's why I was listening to an all-requests show on the radio, see?
#That's why I was listening to an all-requests show on the radio, see?
#I was listening to it real booming loud, like.
#I was listening to it real booming loud, like.
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#I remember exactly what the DJ was saying when I heard it, too.}}
#I remember exactly what the DJ was saying when I heard it, too.}}


Larry was hearing it at high volume. Karma says that Larry was hearing a drum beating. Phoenix objects to this. The DJ was talking, so no music was playing and Larry must have heard the gunshot. Phoenix would like to cross-examine. The judge agrees.
Larry was hearing it at high volume. Karma says that Larry was hearing a drum beating. You object to this. The DJ was talking, so no music was playing and Larry must have heard the gunshot. You would like to cross-examine this topic. The judge agrees.


====What Larry Heard: Cross-Examination====
==What Larry Heard: Cross-examination==
Press Larry on his fifth statement. The judge asks if we should care, so choose "We should care" and the judge then allows Larry to add a statement.
'''Press''' Larry on his '''fifth statement'''. The judge asks if we should care about what the DJ  said, so choose "'''We should care'''" and the judge then allows Larry to add a statement.
:*"Just when she said, 'Hey! It's almost Christmas!' I heard the gunshot!"
:*"Just when she said 'Hey! it's almost Christmas!' I heard the gunshot!"


Present Lotta's deposition on that statement. The DJ said "It's almost Christmas!" when Larry heard the shot. This means it was still Christmas Eve when he heard it. In the other two testimonies, Lotta and the caretaker said it was after midnight when they heard the shots, meaning it was Christmas by then. Karma says that the witness was mistaken. Choose "Larry's right." Karma wants proof.
'''Present''' the '''Lake Photo''' or '''Lotta's Deposition''' on that statement. The DJ said, "It's almost Christmas!" when Larry heard the shot. This means it was still Christmas Eve when he heard it. In the other two testimonies, Lotta and the caretaker said it was after midnight when they heard the shots, meaning it was Christmas by then. Karma says that the witness was mistaken. Choose "'''Larry's right'''". Karma wants proof. But if you choose "'''Larry's wrong'''", he'll chastise you for not agreeing with his statement and force you to try again. Ouch!


Present the second lake photo to the court. It reveals the photo was taken just before midnight. It looks like Larry ''did'' hear it. The photo was used to detect loud noises. The loud noise occurred on Christmas Eve. Karma objects, saying there is no proof that the loud noise was a gunshot. Present the pistol to the court. Phoenix proves that the pistol might have fired three times rather than two. But this leaves the judge wondering what really happened. Karma asks Phoenix to answer why there were two shots 25 minutes apart.
'''Present''' the '''Second Lake Photo''' to the court. It reveals the photo was taken just before midnight. It looks like Larry ''did'' hear it. The photo was used to detect loud noises. The loud noise occurred on Christmas Eve. Karma objects, saying there is no proof that the loud noise was a gunshot. '''Present''' the '''Pistol''' to the court. The report shows that the Pistol actually fired ''three'' times rather than two. But this leaves the judge wondering what really happened. Karma asks Phoenix to answer why there were two shots 25 minutes apart.


Phoenix thinks for a moment, and then finally figures something out. There was a shot 15 minutes after midnight, however, it turns out that Robert Hammond was already killed by then. Karma then asks if that wasn't the victim on the boat, then who was it? Answer, "Edgeworth and the murderer." Phoenix assumes that the murderer assumed the guise of the victim and met Edgeworth. It seems that the murderer called Edgeworth, as Edgeworth couldn't recognize his face that much.
==Turning the case around==
Phoenix thinks for a moment, and then finally figures something out. There was a shot 15 minutes after midnight, however, it turns out that Robert Hammond was already killed by then. Karma then asks if that wasn't the victim on the boat, then who was it? Answer, "'''Edgeworth and the murderer'''". Phoenix says that the murderer assumed the guise of the victim and met Edgeworth. It seems that the murderer called Edgeworth, and Edgeworth didn't recognize his face.


The judge asks you to tell the murderer's name. Answer, "I don't know," because he hasn't told you. Phoenix assumes the caretaker is the murderer, and that the murder didn't took place in the lake. The judge asks you where it happened. You'll automatically examine the Gourd Lake Map. Present the Boat Rental Shop (just below and left of the van). Karma wants proof. Phoenix tells Karma to recall Larry's testimony. As Larry starts to go home, he heard the gunshot despite wearing earphones, thus, the gunshot was nearby. So, it couldn't have been in the lake. The judge tells Phoenix to make a summary of the night of the murder.
The judge asks you to say the murderer's name. Answer, "'''I don't know'''", because he hasn't told you. Phoenix assumes the caretaker is the murderer, and that the murder didn't take place on the lake. The judge asks you where it happened. You'll automatically examine the Gourd Lake Map. '''Present''' the Boat Shop (just below and left of the SUV). Karma wants proof. Phoenix tells Karma to recall Larry's testimony. As Larry starts to go home, he heard the gunshot despite wearing earphones, thus, the gunshot was nearby. So, it couldn't have been out on the lake. The judge tells Phoenix to make a summary of the night of the murder.


On 11:50pm, the caretaker called Hammond to his shop. That's when he shot Hammond dead, as Larry was passing by. He then took Hammond's coat and called Edgeworth. At 12:15am, the caretaker shot twice but missed. Karma asks you why. Answer, "To create a witness." The caretaker fired one shot to ensure someone was looking out. He then shot the second time, and jumped in the lake to make it look like he was shot. He then swam back to his shop, put the coat back on the victim, and threw the body into the lake. The judge calls the bailiff to retrieve the caretaker.
The caretaker called Hammond to his shop, and at 11:50 PM he shot Hammond dead, as Larry was passing by. He then took Hammond's coat and called Edgeworth. When the judge asks who fired the shot at 12:15 AM, out on the boat, answer "'''The boat shop caretaker'''". He shot twice, missing both times. Karma asks you why. Answer, "'''To create a witness'''". The caretaker fired one shot to ensure someone was looking out at the lake. He then shot the second time, and jumped in the lake to make it look like he was shot. He then swam back to his shop, put the coat back on the victim, and threw the body into the lake. The judge calls the bailiff to retrieve the caretaker.


While he waits, the judge calls Edgeworth to the stand. Edgeworth says he received a letter from "Hammond" to meet him at the lake. The guard comes back with rather shocking news: the caretaker is gone! Karma says a search is underway. The judge then says he cannot reach a verdict with the case in this state, and will extend the trial until tomorrow and adjourns the Court for the day.
While he waits, the judge calls Edgeworth to the stand. Edgeworth says he received a letter from "Hammond" to meet him at the lake. The guard comes back with rather shocking news: the caretaker is gone! Karma says a search is underway. The judge then says he cannot reach a verdict with the case in this state, and will extend the trial until tomorrow before adjourning the court for the day.


===After the trial===
Thanks to Larry, Edgeworth is saved once again. Another close one. Edgeworth however, still feels it's far from over, as he had a nightmare about a crime he committed.
Thanks to Larry, Edgeworth is saved once again. Another close one. Edgeworth however, still feels it's far from over, as he had a nightmare about a crime he committed.


==Day three: Investigation mode==
Note: If you're experimenting with other lines, yes it can be silly but it can also cause such a comedy of errors that forces the court to correct you. Well the lines you can experiment on is "If it's not the victim, who is it?", "Murderer's name?" and "Why the caretaker shoot twice?".
In the offices, Maya and Phoenix wonder what memory of murder is troubling Edgeworth, when suddenly Larry busts in to brag about his day in court. Talk to Larry:
 
*'''Today's trial:''' Phoenix tells Larry he saved Edgeworth, but Larry fears Edgeworth isn't really Guilty or not, and Phoenix believes in Edgeworth and Larry, but not Maya.
*'''Edgeworth:''' Phoenix tells Maya that back in fourth grade, when Edgeworth wanted to be a defense attorney, Phoenix was on class trial.
*'''The class trial:''' Back in fourth grade in the spring, Edgeworth's lunch money was stolen during PE class. Phoenix left home with a cold, so he was accused.
 
In the trial, his classmates were all shouting at him, and the teacher called Phoenix to apologize, however, Edgeworth objected saying that Phoenix doesn't have to apologize without evidence. The kids didn't believe him, but Larry intervened, scolding the class for picking on Phoenix, despite the his innocence. The class finally quieted down and the teacher replaced Edgeworth's money herself.
 
*'''Edgeworth's goals:''' Phoenix then reminds Maya that Edgeworth wanted to become a defense attorney and then he transferred from school.
 
The transfer may have had something to do with the DL-6 Incident. Several years later, Phoenix found Edgeworth's name in the newspaper as a prosecutor. He wanted to find out why he had switched sides, so he decided to become a defense attorney, in order to meet Edgeworth again, since someday the would come face to face. Phoenix, Larry, and Edgeworth all believe in each other. Phoenix saved Larry a few trials ago, and it's time to do the same thing for Edgeworth.
 
Move to the Detention Center.
 
===Detention Center===
It seems Edgeworth doesn't remember the class trial either. Talk to Edgeworth:
 
*'''Why prosecute:''' Edgeworth tells you his point of view of the DL-6 Incident. He suffered oxygen deprivation, just like Yanni Yogi. The defense found Yogi innocent due to lack of evidence. Edgeworth hated defense attorneys, which changed his mind and so he became a prosecutor instead.
*'''Prosecutor von Karma:''' Edgeworth says he learned everything he knows from Karma, similar to Mia and Phoenix. Edgeworth says Karma has run nothing but perfect trials, and every defendant he went against was found Guilty, despite some being innocent. Even if he had a weakness, he would do everything to make it go away. Move to the Gourd Lake Entrance.
 
===Gourd Lake Entrance===
Gumshoe praises you for having a call even closer than yesterday. He also tells you that the Gourd Lake Woods is off limits, because a park ranger got mad about the camp. Move to the Boat Rental Shop. Along the way, you'll see that the balloon isn't in the public beach - Larry must have missed work for the trial.
 
===Boat Rental Shop===
There, you'll hear a very familiar throat clearing. Looks like Grossberg is here. He tells you that he is just out for a walk. Grossberg tells you that if you find anything, just stop by his office. Move inside the Caretaker's Shack.
 
===Caretaker's Shack===
It looks like Polly is still here. Why would the caretaker leave him? Examine the safe (the green box in the left). You'll open it (you won't do the opening yourself), and you'll find an anonymous letter saying, "Get your revenge on Miles Edgeworth..." Revenge? It also describes everything you found out about in court. It looks like a very great clue. The letterl will be added to the Court Record. Move back to the Detention Center.
 
===Detention Center (2)===
Present the letter from the safe to Edgeworth, who is shocked to see someone is taking revenge on him. It wasn't an innocent defendant he declared Guilty. The letter says, "Now is your time to get revenge on the two men who ruined your life." It probably means Edgeworth and Hammond. It also says "This is your last chance." Is it about the statute of limitations on the DL-6 Incident? Edgeworth wonders if the caretaker got the letter and followed the instructions, then could he be Yogi, the suspect of the DL-6 Incident?
 
Talk to Edgeworth:
*'''Yanni Yogi:''' He then tells you that as the air thinned on that elevator, Edgeworth was calling for help. When he came to, he soon found out that Yogi was questioned, and with his mental problems was found innocent.
 
If so, then why would Yogi want revenge? Edgeworth then tells you about the nightmare he mentioned today.
 
He had the nightmare all of his life since the incident. As the air thinned in the elevator during the incident, Yogi assaulted Gregory for "stealing his air." Worried, Miles picked up the pistol in the elevator and shot a bullet. Then he heard a scream, which ended the nightmare - the scream that haunted him since. He wonders if it was only a dream, or if it was real, then could he be the one who shot his father? He then finally brings himself to admit that he accidentally killed his father. Maya then realizes that someone else probably knows about the incident.
 
Move to the Grossberg Law Offices.
 
===Grossberg Law Offices===
You tell him about the dream. Grossberg then states that if Yogi wanted revenge on Edgeworth by framing him for murder, then it's probably from Edgeworth framing Yogi for murder, so the dream has to be real. Miles threw the gun to save his father. The pistol killed him of course. Talk to Grossberg:
 
*'''Gregory Edgeworth:''' It turn out Gregory didn't have a peer. Just like Mia, he had a case against Karma. He lost of course.
*'''The spirit medium:''' The police had Misty Fey call Gregory, who accused Yogi of killing him. Yogi was found innocent of course. Could he be lying to protect his son?
 
Present the letter from the safe to Grossberg, who then tells you that Hammond was a very skilled attorney. However he won trials for his own sake, not for the clients. It turns out he only trusted in his own ability. When he declared Yogi innocent, he only did it for himself. That's how Yogi was socially ruined, despite his freedom. Grossberg says you'll find out soon. He then claims he recognizes the handwriting on this letter. He asks you what you think it is. You have a choice. Choose "Manfred von Karma." Grossberg then realizes you're right, as he sees Karma's reports all of the time. If Karma told Yogi what to do, then why would he frame Edgeworth?
 
*'''Prosecutor von Karma:''' Grossberg tells you that he may have known about Edgeworth's accident. How? Grossberg then tells you von Karma didn't leave the court "unscarred."
*'''Gregory vs. von Karma:''' He tells you that after losing the trial, Gregory accused von Karma of "faulty trial," the only penalty von Karma ever got throughout his career.
 
Karma then took a vacation afterwards, the only vacation he has ever taken throughout his career. It is highly likely Karma will bring up DL-6. And even if he doesn't, Edgeworth will plead Guilty for today's case's murder. Phoenix knows he didn't kill his father, and so should you. Grossberg says there's a file of the incident in the Criminal Affairs Dept., so move there.
 
===Criminal Affairs Department===
You won't meet Gumshoe here, as he is still looking for the caretaker. A policeman does let you check the Records Room as Karma is in there just now... uh oh. Quick! Move to the Records Room!
 
===Records Room===
There, you'll notice a file open. Inside you'll see the DL-6 file is empty. You then face Karma himself. Talk to him about all of the available topics. He tells you that his grudge against Gregory is none of your business, and that Edgewworth will indeed admit his guilt. Present to Karma the letter from the safe. Karma had told Yogi to burn it after reading - looks like he wrote it all right. Before you can argue however, Karma knocks you and Maya out with a stun gun.
 
You both came to shortly afterwards, and of course Karma ran with the letter and all of the DL-6 evidence as well. Maya loses her self-confidence completely. She couldn't call her sister, nor can she protect you from Karma (she tried to jump him before he stunned you). Phoenix then sees something in her hand - the bullet that killed Gregory 15 years ago. When Maya jumped von Karma, she took the bullet from him. This could be your only hope for tomorrow's trial. The DL-6 bullet will be added to the Court Record. With this, you may win the case tomorrow, and, hopefully, bring back Maya's self-esteem. With one piece of evidence in your hands, and many others in Karma's, you can really cross your fingers now.


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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough

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Gameplay

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Walkthrough
The First Turnabout
Turnabout Sisters
Turnabout Samurai
Turnabout Goodbyes
Rise from the Ashes

You instantly begin trial, and von Karma wants to end the trial in three minutes (don't worry, there's no time limit). Karma calls the caretaker to the stand. You still haven't found the caretaker's name, so when you have the choice, "Raise an objection". Karma adds that he didn't ask the name, as the caretaker has a bad long-term memory. He should be okay to remember what happened three days ago. Or so you thought.

The Caretaker's Testimony: The Night of the Murder[edit]

The Caretaker
The Caretaker
The Caretaker's Testimony
- The Night of the Murder -
  1. It was the night of the 24th, just after midnight, ayup.
  2. I was in the restaurant… where I er… rent boats, as usual.
  3. Then I heard a "bang!". Ayup.
  4. When I looked out the window, I saw a boat just a' floating on the lake.
  5. Then I heard another "bang".
  6. Just about then the boat comes to shore, and a man walks by my window.

Just before your cross-examination begins, Karma says there's no need for it as there's only 10 seconds left. The judge asks if you'll agree. Of course you'll choose "Cross-examine". The judge sides with you, angering Karma. Alternatively, even if you "Don't cross-examine", Karma is about to have a heart attack, believing his three minutes is up after Maya presses you to check the witness' statements.

The Night of the Murder: Cross-examination[edit]

Press the caretaker on his sixth statement. He claims to have seen that man by his window. The judge wants the caretaker to add who it was to his statement. Karma laughs. What's he up to?

  • "That man was the defendant… he was saying, 'I can't believe he's dead.'"

Didn't the caretaker forget what he said yesterday? Press him on that statement. The caretaker yells at "Keith" that he really saw Edgeworth, before he falls to the ground. Looks like Karma lured you to your fall, and the whole court is staring. Didn't you prove that Edgeworth's right fingerprints on the gun, yet the murderer was shooting from his left? You are given an option, so choose "Raise an objection". Karma will object back, saying Edgeworth must have wiped off the fingerprints. The judge is lost. Raise an objection again. Karma says the evidence says it all, unless you have proof. Unfortunately, you ran out of ideas. Maya tries to reach Mia once more… again, no luck. Without any more evidence or objections, the judge sees no reason to continue.

Miles Edgeworth is found...
Guilty
Guilty

It's all over... or is it?[edit]

The judge adjourns court… and then a "Wait!".

It isn't Maya this time, if you recall yesterday's court, but Larry, who remembered just then that he heard a gunshot on the night of the murder. When Larry was listening to the caretaker's testimony, it didn't match with what he heard that night. Karma objects, as the verdict has already been announced, however the judge states that they must hear all witnesses to ensure an accurate verdict. He then calls a five-minute recess after withdrawing his Guilty verdict.

Recess[edit]

That was a very close one, perhaps too close. Maya asks Edgeworth why his fingerprints were on the gun. He explains that after Hammond fell into the water, he picked the pistol up without any thought.

Edgeworth then says that before this one, Karma had run nothing but perfect trials. The secret to his success is to have perfect witness' and perfect evidence. It seems that this case is the very first time Karma has seen anything unexpected. This is the first time in his career that he has let someone he hasn't talked to (in this case Larry) testify in court.

You're back in court and Larry goes on to the stand. This is your last hope of obtaining the not guilty verdict. Hopefully, he doesn't mess up.

Larry's Testimony: The Night of the Murder[edit]

Larry
Larry
Larry's Testimony
- The Night of the Murder -
  1. That night, I was out in the boat on the lake.
  2. I was looking for something, and I, er, found it.
  3. So I quietly slipped the boat back in at the rental shop dock.
  4. Then, just as I was thinking about going home, I heard this "bang"!
  5. I looked out over the lake, but I didn't notice the boat.
  6. So after I heard that single gunshot I went home.

The Night of the Murder: Cross-examination[edit]

Present Lotta's Deposition against Larry's sixth statement. Both Lotta and the caretaker heard two gunshots. Larry then admits that he missed the second gunshot, because he was listening to the radio on his headphones. Choose either statement. Choosing That's enough causes Phoenix to ask the Judge to continue to cross-examine Larry. Continue to cross-examine when you get the choice. Larry is allowed to give another testimony about his radio. Just what is he listening to?

Larry's Testimony: What Larry Heard[edit]

Larry
Larry
Larry's Testimony
- What Larry Heard -
  1. It's lonely, being alone on Christmas Eve!
  2. That's why I was listening to an all-requests show on the radio, see?
  3. I was listening to it real booming loud, like.
  4. But I'm sure I heard that gunshot!
  5. I remember exactly what the DJ was saying when I heard it, too.

Larry was hearing it at high volume. Karma says that Larry was hearing a drum beating. You object to this. The DJ was talking, so no music was playing and Larry must have heard the gunshot. You would like to cross-examine this topic. The judge agrees.

What Larry Heard: Cross-examination[edit]

Press Larry on his fifth statement. The judge asks if we should care about what the DJ said, so choose "We should care" and the judge then allows Larry to add a statement.

  • "Just when she said 'Hey! it's almost Christmas!' I heard the gunshot!"

Present the Lake Photo or Lotta's Deposition on that statement. The DJ said, "It's almost Christmas!" when Larry heard the shot. This means it was still Christmas Eve when he heard it. In the other two testimonies, Lotta and the caretaker said it was after midnight when they heard the shots, meaning it was Christmas by then. Karma says that the witness was mistaken. Choose "Larry's right". Karma wants proof. But if you choose "Larry's wrong", he'll chastise you for not agreeing with his statement and force you to try again. Ouch!

Present the Second Lake Photo to the court. It reveals the photo was taken just before midnight. It looks like Larry did hear it. The photo was used to detect loud noises. The loud noise occurred on Christmas Eve. Karma objects, saying there is no proof that the loud noise was a gunshot. Present the Pistol to the court. The report shows that the Pistol actually fired three times rather than two. But this leaves the judge wondering what really happened. Karma asks Phoenix to answer why there were two shots 25 minutes apart.

Turning the case around[edit]

Phoenix thinks for a moment, and then finally figures something out. There was a shot 15 minutes after midnight, however, it turns out that Robert Hammond was already killed by then. Karma then asks if that wasn't the victim on the boat, then who was it? Answer, "Edgeworth and the murderer". Phoenix says that the murderer assumed the guise of the victim and met Edgeworth. It seems that the murderer called Edgeworth, and Edgeworth didn't recognize his face.

The judge asks you to say the murderer's name. Answer, "I don't know", because he hasn't told you. Phoenix assumes the caretaker is the murderer, and that the murder didn't take place on the lake. The judge asks you where it happened. You'll automatically examine the Gourd Lake Map. Present the Boat Shop (just below and left of the SUV). Karma wants proof. Phoenix tells Karma to recall Larry's testimony. As Larry starts to go home, he heard the gunshot despite wearing earphones, thus, the gunshot was nearby. So, it couldn't have been out on the lake. The judge tells Phoenix to make a summary of the night of the murder.

The caretaker called Hammond to his shop, and at 11:50 PM he shot Hammond dead, as Larry was passing by. He then took Hammond's coat and called Edgeworth. When the judge asks who fired the shot at 12:15 AM, out on the boat, answer "The boat shop caretaker". He shot twice, missing both times. Karma asks you why. Answer, "To create a witness". The caretaker fired one shot to ensure someone was looking out at the lake. He then shot the second time, and jumped in the lake to make it look like he was shot. He then swam back to his shop, put the coat back on the victim, and threw the body into the lake. The judge calls the bailiff to retrieve the caretaker.

While he waits, the judge calls Edgeworth to the stand. Edgeworth says he received a letter from "Hammond" to meet him at the lake. The guard comes back with rather shocking news: the caretaker is gone! Karma says a search is underway. The judge then says he cannot reach a verdict with the case in this state, and will extend the trial until tomorrow before adjourning the court for the day.

Thanks to Larry, Edgeworth is saved once again. Another close one. Edgeworth however, still feels it's far from over, as he had a nightmare about a crime he committed.

Note: If you're experimenting with other lines, yes it can be silly but it can also cause such a comedy of errors that forces the court to correct you. Well the lines you can experiment on is "If it's not the victim, who is it?", "Murderer's name?" and "Why the caretaker shoot twice?".

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