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Synopsis
In Murder by Jury, Edward Mason finds himself in a precarious situation as he stands trial for the murder of his wife, Frieda. The courtroom is tense as the prosecution lays out its case, highlighting Mason's own confession made in a state of distress. The police inspector recounts the chaotic scene of the night of the murder, where Mason was found in a frenzy, repeatedly claiming he had killed his wife.
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