Cold blooded murders

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Pulau Dua are two little islands separated by a straits, about 700 feet apart. The straits vary in depth between 30 and 35 feet.

“The islands are about four miles from Jardine Steps in Singapore Harbour and they are among the southernmost islands of the Southern Islands, beyond which stretches the open seas, with Indonesia in the distance.

… the waters are extremely hazardous. They are dangerous because of the remarkable eddies and swirls which occur there, and the speed of the current around the islands varies with the speed of the tides from half a knot to some four knots.”

— Crown Counsel

Verdict

“Members of the jury, have you agreed upon your verdict?”

“Yes.”

“What is your verdict?”

“Guilty.”

“Is that unanimous or by a majority?”

“It is unanimous.”

Justice Buttrose addressed the young man in the dock, “Ang, the jury have by a unanimous verdict found you guilty of this crime of murder, and I accordingly convict you.” The judge turned to counsel. “Do either of you wish to address me?”

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