CD was defending Tommy who was on trial for murder in Antrim. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse.

In the defence’s closing statement CD, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all," he said as he looked at his watch. "Within one minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom."

He looked toward the courtroom door. The jurors, somewhat stunned, all looked on eagerly. A minute passed. Nothing happened.

Finally CD said, "Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all looked on with anticipation. I therefore, put it to you that there is reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you return a verdict of not guilty."

The jury, clearly confused, retired to deliberate. A few minutes later, the jury returned and pronounced a verdict of guilty.

"But how?" CD asked "You must have had some doubt, I saw all of you stare at the door."

The jury foreman said "Oh, we did all look but Tommy didn’t."