Judge reserves decision until mid-July in Dennis Oland murder trial
Richard Oland was hit over 40 times with a sharp-edged and blunt hammer-like weapon or weapons, that cracked his skull in several places. Continue reading
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Former Saint John deputy police chief seeks review of decision on misconduct during Richard Oland murder probe
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Glen McCloskey retired from his position on April 30, 2018. The investigation came under scrutiny during the original murder trial of Dennis Oland in 2015. Continue reading
Dennis Oland joins lawyers, judge for visit to scene of father’s murder
Sheriffs guarded the entrance to the crime scene in uptown Saint John, allowing only the main participants in the dramatic trial into the small, second floor office where 69-year-old Richard Oland was killed on July 6, 2011. Continue reading
Oland in financial bind before dad’s death, but denies debt was motive to kill
Crown prosecutors will question Oland about his last visit to Richard Oland on July 6, 2011, the day the elder Oland was bludgeoned to death in his office. Continue reading
‘I’m not that kind of monster.’ Dennis Oland testifies in his own defence
Oland began his testimony late on Wednesday, declaring his innocence in the bludgeoning death of his father, Richard Oland, on July 6, 2011. Continue reading
‘I want to clear my name.’ Dennis Oland takes the stand in his own defence
The 51-year-old businessman will address the prosecution case, which claims he bludgeoned his wealthy father to death in a rage over money problems. Continue reading
New Brunswick politician testifies at Dennis Oland’s murder trial
The defence is planning to call several witnesses, but the star witness will be Dennis Oland. Continue reading
Defence says Dennis Oland to take stand at murder trial
Dennis Oland, 51, is the last known person to have seen his father, Richard, alive on July 6, 2011. Continue reading
Dennis Oland retrial set to hear first defence witness on Tuesday
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Oland is accused in the bludgeoning death of his 69-year-old father, Richard Oland, who was found dead in his office in July 2011. Continue reading
Crown expected to wrap evidence portion in Dennis Oland murder trial
Oland has been charged with the bludgeoning death of his father, multimillionaire businessman Richard Oland, in what the prosecution has described as a fit of rage spurred by Dennis Oland’s money problems. Continue reading