is the stick the stick to a judge's gavel?
Is it a coincidence that the man died while at the same time the stick fell?
Did the man die at the same time of the stick falling?
Was the stick dropped?
Was it lowered?
Did the stick hit the ground?
Was the man holding the stick related to the man who died?
Was the man holding the stick holding a grudge against/angry at the man who died?
Damn, hoping that was just a diversion......
Anywho, I guess it's best to find out how he died.
I'm not sure if it counts as an accident, but did he commit suicide?