In Brief
The appellant was convicted of murdering a person found dead inside his house. The defence claimed suicide, but forensic evidence disproved this: the deceased's neck was not elongated, tongue not protruding, and there were scratches and abrasions inconsistent with suicide. No neck fractures were found. The appellant failed to provide any explanation for the death when questioned under law. The Court held that the prosecution proved its case and the appellant's silence constituted admission. The appeal was dismissed and the appellant was directed to surrender to serve his sentence.
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