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Dennis Oland's second-degree murder trial: Sept. 28

The second-degree murder trial of Dennis Oland continues Monday morning in Saint John. Oland is accused of murdering his father, prominent Saint John business man, Richard Oland.

Last week the trial focused on killer's possible escape route

Police say they searched about an hour for anything out of the ordinary that might have been relevant to the case, such as a possible weapon, blood and clothing. No weapon was ever found.

The second-degree murder trial of Dennis Olandis resuming onMonday morning in Saint John.

Oland is accused of murdering his father, prominent Saint John business man, Richard Oland.

Defence lawyer Gary Miller cross-examinedSaint JohnPolice ForceConst. BenMacLeodlast week. Hewas responsible for guarding the crime scene overnight on July 7, 2011.

He sat or stood near adoor that led to a back alleyway throughout his shiftand that door was open the entire time

Oland'sotherdefense lawyer, Alan Gold, has previously suggested the door to the alleywaywould have been the"preferred exit route" becauseit was the "nearest, more surreptitious, most hidden exit route."

RichardOland, 69, had suffered 40 sharp- and blunt-force injuries to his head and neck, and six defensive wounds to his hands, the court has heard.

His only son, Dennis Oland, 46, who was the last known person to see him alive during a meeting the night before, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder.