Defense needs a reason, a reason that convinces the jury.
The fact that Sean Patterson died in his own home is undeniable, either by suicide or murder. To exonerate Henry Jameson and Noelle Nichols from suspicion, Purple Summers and Austin Ross must list more possibilities.
Originally, when Sean Patterson blackmailed Noelle Nichols, Purple Summers could have speculated that Sean Patterson wanted to punish Noelle Nichols through his death. Although a stretch, it wouldn't have been a bad strategy, but those videos proved that Sean Patterson's threat was to expose them.
The suicide angle was blocked.
"The prosecutor will surely try to prove that Sean Patterson's death wasn't suicide. In the next few days, we might see new evidence, new witnesses; we need to be mentally prepared," Purple Summers said.
Austin Ross nodded, his brows furrowed as if deep in thought.
On the way back, Purple Summers asked Henry Jameson if he knew about the video.