While cross-examining a bloodstain pattern expert, defence lawyer Alan Gold arguing that Richard Oland’s killer would have a better chance of winning the New Brunswick lottery than not leaving a trace in the Volkwagon Golf belonging to Dennis Oland if that killer hopped in minutes after the murder.
Sergeant Brian Wentzell of the RCMP responding to the line of questioning by Gold that if a person got blood on them and went to that vehicle and the blood was still wet and there would be a good opportunity for the blood to transfer, however, adds that he does not know the circumstances. Wentzell also saying he is aware of reports which state that there was no evidence of Richard Oland’s blood or DNA found in Dennis’ vehicle which was seized and examined by police.
Gold also asking if Sgt. Wentzell was advised that Dennis Oland’s vehicle did not appear to have been cleaned lately with Wentzell replying that Sergeant Mark Smith of the Saint John police could have told him that but he doesn’t recall exactly.
Wentzell was asked if you would expect dozens and dozens of blood spatter stains on the killer and Wentzell repliled it would be reasonable to say there would be some, however, he cannot say whether there would be a large amount of blood.
Gold arguing, “clearly you have no other evidence than to suggest, namely, that the victim and the perpetrator were in relative close proximity during the killing event.” Wentzell replying, “the bloodstain evidence would support that, yes.”
High-profile businessman Richard Oland was found dead in his office on Canterbury Street in uptown Saint John on July 7, 2011.
This is day 20 of the second-degree murder trial of Richard Oland’s son, Dennis Oland at the Saint John law courts. 65 days have been set aside.
Reporter Laura Lyall is covering the trial and is live-tweeting from the courtroom. You can follow along on her Twitter page, the CHSJ News Twitter page or the Wave News Twitter page
