the absence of corpus delicti, that is without actually seeing or producing the body of the deceased person, where there is strong direct evidence to justify such conviction. See AIGUOREGHIAN VS. STATE (2004) 3 NWLR (PT. 860) 367. BABUGA VS. STATE (1996) 7 NWLR (PT. 460) 279 SC. ARICHE VS. STATE (1993) 6 NWLR (PT. 312) P. 757 SC. The evidence of the PW1 is largely hearsay. photographs tendered were REJECTED. The No coroner forms were tendered neither was there any result of a coroner inquest. However, Exhibit D is the Statement of the Defendant. It states: 23