J J Connington

Nine men formed a sweepstake syndicate. One man died. To forestall legal argument they agreed that only living members should share any winnings. They won £241, 920. And then the deadly arithmetic began. Nine less one left eight shares worth £30, 240; Eight less one left seven shares worth £34, 560; Seven less one left six shares worth £40, 320; Six less one left five shares worth £48, 384. Who was killing for profit? And who would be left to collect?