Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, today we stand here to defend Mary Maloney, against the accusations of murder. We firmly believe that Mrs. Maloney is not guilty of the crime she has been accused of, and we will present evidence and arguments that support our claim. First and foremost, we must consider the circumstances leading up to the incident. Mary Maloney, a pregnant and devoted wife, was living a seemingly peaceful life with her husband, Patrick Maloney. There was no history of violence or any evidence that she was capable of such a merciless act. It is essential to remember that no one disagrees with the fact that Mary Maloney was a loving and caring wife. Moreover, Mary Maloney's character has always been one of a loving and devoted wife. She was known in her community for her kindness and gentleness, and there was no indication that she was capable of any wrongdoing, let alone murder.On the night in question, Mary Maloney had been shopping for her husband, a loving act that demonstrates her concern and care for him. It is important to note that she had no motive to harm him, as they were living a comfortable life together, and there was no history of discord between them. The prosecution has relied on circumstantial evidence to build their case, but there is no direct evidence linking Mary Maloney to the crime. There are no witnesses, no murder weapon found in her possession, and no confession from her. In fact, the murder weapon, a frozen leg of lamb, is not something one would associate with a premeditated crime. It was a spontaneous choice, not a carefully planned instrument of death. In light of the lack of motive, the absence of direct evidence, Mary Maloney's character, and her shopping for her husband just before the tragic discovery, we abolutelu object the accusations against her. We ask that you consider the reasonable doubt that exists in this case and find her not guilty. So Mary Maloney, is innocent of the charges brought against her. Thank you.