After four days of deliberations, a false start had Twitter going wild over the Gable Tostee trial.

Just after midday news came in that a verdict had been reached by the jury, prompting court to reconvene.

Jury has reached a verdict in Gable Tostee murder trial. Live coverage on @Channel7 now: https://t.co/PVXuE5DOZ1 https://t.co/oBSuxdaFEa

— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) October 20, 2016

As everyone waited with bated breath – and continually refreshed their Twitter feed, unconfirmed reports led to a massive plot twist.

Only to be further fuelled by the revelation… that instead of a verdict, they’d reconvene for lunch.

UPDATE: Court in the Gable Tostee murder trial has been adjourned. #9News https://t.co/qqCT6uM28T

— Nine News Gold Coast (@9NewsGoldCoast) October 20, 2016

It was news that sent Twitter wild.

More details of the jury’s deliberations are expected to be heard after 2.30pm.

Don't tell me there's a verdict and keep me hanging! #tostee pic.twitter.com/iYWr7jsZpS

— Coldpolarbear (@coldpolarbear) October 20, 2016