SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- The murder trial of Dennis Oland has resumed for a sixth day in New Brunswick with testimony from a canine officer who searched the area around Richard Oland's office in July 2011.
Richard Oland was found dead in his Saint John office the morning of July 7, 2011.
Saint John Police Force Const. Michael Horgan is a canine officer who scoured the neighbourhood that day around the crime scene at 52 Canterbury Street.
He testified today that he turned up no evidence as a result of the search.
The Crown has told the jury that Richard Oland was killed in a violent outburst that resulted in 40 blows to his head and neck.
Dennis Oland has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in connection with his father's death.