Lamb To The Slaughter (Logical & Mathematical)

Judge's arguments for Mary accused of the murder of Patrick
1)Mary Maloney has a foetus, thus she should be given a lighter sentence.

2)Mary had not plotted the murder of Patrick.

3)Mary lost her senses because of the shocking piece of news that Patrick broke, which was probably a great blow to her.

4)Patrick should not have told Mary that he had an affair, because that was wrong, and he should have known that it would certainly drove Mary into a rage.

5)Mary has been a devoted and kind wife since she married Patrick, yet he had an affair, thus Patrick was in the wrong.

6)When Mary wanted to prepare supper for Patrick, he did not even turn to look at her. Instead, he appeared to be ignorant and oblivious of Mary's good intention.

7)Patrick warned Mary not to kick up a fuss when she realised that Patrick would be leaving her for another woman when she was pregnant.

Judge's arguments against Mary accused of the murder of Patrick
1)Mary lied to the detectives.

2)Mary attempted to use Sam as an alibi to prove that she was not at home when Patrick died.

3)Mary induced the detectives into eating the leg of lamb and destroying the sole evidence.

4)Mary had no idea of how much force it was when raising the leg of lamb high in the air and smashing it down on Patrick's head.

5)In order to act normal and successfully use Sam as an alibi, Mary rehearsed in front of the mirror.

6)Mary was not remorseful.