Deadly Obsession (14 page)

prosecution rests.”

Court recessed for three hours while the jury deliberated. The verdict was in; court was recalled.

“I must say, this is the most peculiar case I’ve ever heard in my twenty years on the bench. How does one human being simply refuse to help another? It is our humane obligation to help our fellow man; especially in such a life-threatening circumstance. It’s very sad to know that there are people out here in this world who genuinely have your mindset Mr. Dasher. I hope to never encounter a situation forcing me to depend on someone like you for help.” The judge said sadly.

He then turned to the jury.

“Has the jury reached a verdict?”

They handed down a guilty verdict at which time the judge passed sentence. Nick was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole. His fate had been sealed. He would no longer pose a threat to no one outside prison again. Ironically, Nick Dasher would spend the rest of his life looking over his shoulder.