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 GBP241,920. And then the deadly arithmetic began.

Nine less one left eight shares worth GBP30,240; Eight less one left seven shares worth GBP34,560; Seven less one left six shares worth GBP40,320; Six less one left five shares worth GBP48,384. Who was killing for profit? And who would be left to collect?