Below is the overall verdict and jury poll of The Shark Arm Mystery readers.
As of 07:27 on 17 November 2025, the verdict of the Cold Case Jury is:
Accessory
Jury Size: 481
| Verdict | Vote % | |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory. Brady was forced to cover up the murder | 40 | |
| Conspirator. Brady and Reginald Holmes worked together to murder Smith | 35 | |
| Instigator. Brady arranged the murder in revenge for the shelving of Stanley Watson | 25 |
Further tables showing verdicts broken down by demographic data will be available in due course.
Total number of jurors: 481