[ WP ] A genius serial killer who has been killing successfully for a decade . With one weakness . He can never ever lie . He 's finally gets caught and is facing trial for a murder in court . Yet , he walks , acquitted of all charges .

`` Mr. Carter, you are accused of inciting at least a dozen people to commit the crime of suicide. Given the mentally unstable state of your victims and your position of power over them, the state will attempt to convince the jury that your actions should be viewed as murder.'' 
 
 The judge looked up from his papers. `` How do you plead?'' 
 
 Oh thank god. An opening. 
 
 `` I plead not guilty!'' I exclaimed, producing a pained frown. `` Those poor souls already wanted to kill themselves!'' 
 
 Hold eye contact. Slight head tilt. Draw eyebrows together and raise to signal empathy. 
 
 `` As their therapist, all I ever tried to do was help!''
