The fate of the fallen (2)

The short break allowed Crammer to take a breather.

When he accepted the position of an honorary judge, he wasn't expecting to hand out death sentences. Though he didn't know Dr. Edna personally, he was aware of her contributions to the research facility. 

The last death penalty signed by a Technorian court was thirty years ago when a serial killer was convicted of ten counts of murder. Times had changed since then, but this case made Crammer reminisce about the lawless, old days again. He wondered if this was going to end with Dr. Edna, or if this case was only going to be the beginning of a string of death penalties.

After ten minutes, Crammer cleared his throat and addressed the room again. "Please be seated and maintain silence. The next part of the trial is about to commence."