Holmes' neck did not snap; he instead was strangled to death slowly, twitching for over 15 minutes before being pronounced dead 20 minutes after the trap had been sprung.
Leher Holmes tidak patah; Dia malah dicekik sampai mati perlahan, berkedut selama lebih dari 15 menit sebelum dinyatakan meninggal 20 menit setelah perangkap itu muncul.