Scooby called as a witness in a murder trial

In 2008, a woman was found hanging in her Paris apartment, having apparently committed suicide.
The victim's family called for a murder investigation, and because the 59-year-old woman's dog had been home at the time of her death, the animal -- whose name is Scooby -- was brought into the witness box to see how he would react to a potential suspect. Scooby "barked furiously" at the suspect and was commended by Judge Thomas Cassuto for his "invaluable assistance." The Palais de Justice confirmed that this was the first time a dog had appeared as a witness in a murder trial.