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Jury deliberations at Dennis Oland's murder trial into Day 4

The jury at Dennis Oland's second-degree murder trial in Saint John is holed up for a fourth day of deliberations at the Saint John Law Courts building today.

Closed-door discussions resumed at Saint John courthouse at 9 a.m. in bid to reach unanimous verdict

The jurors at Dennis Oland's second-degree murder trial will begin their fourth day of deliberations on Saturday. (Andrew Robson sketch)

The jury at DennisOland's second-degree murder trial in Saint John is holed up for a fourth day of deliberations at the Saint John Law Courts building today.

The eight men and four women reconvened at 9 a.m. ATafter putting in an 11-hour day Friday without reaching a verdict.

Dennis Oland, 47, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the 2011 death of his father, prominent businessman Richard Oland. (CBC)
They have spent more than 28 hoursdiscussing the case behind closed doors since Wednesday afternoonand have not yet asked any questionsor sought any clarifications.

Their decision must beunanimous.

Oland, 47, is accused in the bludgeoning death of his father, prominent New Brunswick businessman Richard Oland more than four years ago.

Richard Oland, 69, was found dead in his Saint John office on July 7, 2011. (Canadian Yachting Association)
The body of the 69-year-old multimillionaire was discovered in his Saint John office on July 7, 2011. He had suffered 45 sharp and blunt force injuries to his head, neck and hands. No weapon was ever found.

His only son, Dennis Oland, was the last known person to see him alive during a meeting at his office the night before, wherethey discussed family genealogy.

The trial started on Sept. 16, making it one of the longest criminal trials in New Brunswick history.

The jury will remain sequestered until they reach a verdict, or announce an impasse.