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110-520: On July 7, 2011, Richard Oland , a 69-year-old Canadian businessman and former vice-president for Moosehead Brewery , was bludgeoned to death in his office on Canterbury Street in Saint John , New Brunswick . His son, Dennis Oland, came under suspicion for the killing and was charged with second-degree murder . Dennis' first trial, the longest and most expensive trial in the history of Saint John, ended with his conviction on December 19, 2015. Throughout

220-427: A cervical collar may be placed if there is suspicion of trauma to the neck. Evaluation of blunt trauma to the head continues with the secondary survey for evidence of cranial trauma, including bruises, contusions, lacerations, and abrasions. In addition to noting external injury, a comprehensive neurologic exam is typically performed to assess for damage to the brain. Depending on the mechanism of injury and examination,

330-441: A hemicraniectomy , in which part of the skull is removed. Injury to extremities (like arms, legs, hands, feet) is extremely common. Falls are the most common etiology , making up as much as 30% of upper and 60% of lower extremity injuries. The most common mechanism for solely upper extremity injuries is machine operation or tool use. Work-related accidents and vehicle crashes are also common causes. The injured extremity

440-770: A pulse oximeter . The goal is to maintain greater than 90% oxygen saturation in the blood. If the patient cannot maintain appropriate blood oxygen levels on their own, mechanical ventilation may be indicated. Mechanical ventilation will add oxygen and remove carbon dioxide in the blood. It is also critically important to avoid low blood pressure in the setting of traumatic brain injuries . Studies have demonstrated improved outcomes in patients with systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 120mmHg. Lastly, healthcare professionals should conduct consecutive neurological examinations to allow for early identification of elevated intracranial pressure and subsequent implementation of interventions to improve blood flow and reduce stress to

550-437: A trust fund be set up for his heirs. McFadden said that upon Connie's death, the trust would be dissolved and the remaining assets would be distributed to Richard's three children. He said that after Connie's death, Dennis' portion of his inheritance would be reduced by $ 538,000, with $ 269,000 going to each of Dennis' sisters, covering the expenses of his divorce – which had been paid for by Richard – and allowing Dennis to retain

660-604: A "fresh and modern look and to attract millennial consumers while not alienating an older demographic", starting in April. At the time, Moosehead products had a 4% market share in Canada, and 5% in the province of Ontario. In 2019, the Canadian Premier League announced that Moosehead would be the official domestic brewery for the league. In August 2004 a truck driver transporting over 50,000 cans of Moosehead beer to Mexico for

770-412: A CT scan of the skull and brain may be ordered. This is typically done to assess for blood within the skull or fracture of the skull bones . Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and is most commonly caused by falls, motor vehicle crashes, sports- and work-related injuries, and assaults. It is the most common cause of death in patients under the age of 25. TBI

880-705: A Mexican supermarket chain disappeared with the beer, leaving the nearly empty transport truck abandoned in a parking lot in Grand Falls, New Brunswick . Easily identified by the Spanish writing on the labels (which is not distributed in English and French speaking Canada) the beer was slowly tracked. The first signs of the missing beer showed up in Fredericton, New Brunswick , with two empty cans; another report of two cans were reported later in northern New Brunswick. Police working on

990-622: A blunt chest injury will likely undergo a focused assessment with sonography for trauma ( FAST ) which can reliably detect a significant amount of blood around the heart or in the lung by using a special machine that visualizes sound waves sent through the body. Only 10–15% of thoracic traumas require surgery, but they can have serious impacts on the heart , lungs , and great vessels . The most immediate life-threatening injuries that may occur include tension pneumothorax , open pneumothorax, hemothorax , flail chest , cardiac tamponade , and airway obstruction/rupture . The injuries may necessitate

1100-489: A combat knife could have been a weapon. Sgt. Mike King testified that he suspected a roofer's hatchet to be a weapon. Cst. Stephen Davidson believed a weapon could have been a drywall hammer. No weapons were found at the crime scene, and no weapons were entered as evidence at trial. The trial revealed that members of the Saint John Police Force had failed to protect the crime scene from contamination . Police used

1210-485: A fist or a bat in an assault), acceleration or deceleration (such as that from a rear-end automotive crash), shear force (a combination of acceleration and deceleration), compression (such as a heavy object falling on a person), and blasts (such as an explosion of some sort). Common signs and symptoms include something as simple as bruising , but occasionally as complicated as hypoxia , ventilation-perfusion mismatch , hypovolemia , and reduced cardiac output due to

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1320-456: A guest on The Tonight Show , that he did not like American beer, describing it as 'too watery' and that he instead would drink Moosehead Ale . Not long afterwards, a huge truckload of Moosehead Ale made its way to Fox's house as a free gift from the company. Once a popular premium import beer in the United States that was distributed by RJR Nabisco , Moosehead lost vast market share in

1430-447: A hunch, and an unsubstantiated one at that." He asked why Dennis would keep a blood-stained jacket, but dispose of the murder weapon and phone. He also questioned why Dennis would keep the cleaning tag on after being told he was a suspect, along with the dry-cleaning receipt and his other clothing from the night of the murder did not contain any blood. LeBlanc felt that Dennis' behaviour after Richard's murder "appears to be inconsistent with

1540-442: A lawyer was past. Dennis repeated that he did not murder his father. Police allowed Dennis to leave just after 11:00pm without making an effort to seize the clothes Dennis said he had worn the day before. Robert McFadden, in his interview, conducted by Davidson, said he had left Richard's office at 5:30 pm with his son, Galen McFadden, as was usual. McFadden said his job was to manage Richard's finances, and that Richard had asked that

1650-532: A man from Vaughan, Ontario during the first week of October 2007 and charged him with possession of stolen property. Police believe he is responsible for the theft and of selling the beer to bars and after-hours clubs and that he may not have worked alone. Moosehead and its subsidiary The Premium Beer Company brew/market the following beverages: 44°58′41.26″N 65°24′40.47″W  /  44.9781278°N 65.4112417°W  / 44.9781278; -65.4112417 Blunt trauma Blunt trauma can lead to

1760-531: A name that came after their most appreciative customers. After John Oland's untimely death in 1870, the brewery changed its name to S. Oland, Sons and Co. Over the next eight years, the brewery faced two fires, but recovered after each. In 1886, Susannah Oland died, and the company went to her two sons, Conrad and George. With the approach of the 20th century, the company changed its name to the Maritime Brewing & Malting Co. It faced hard times once again when

1870-570: A potential cover-up. Shortly after being notified of Richard's death, members of the Oland family, including his wife Connie Oland, daughters Lisa Bustin and Jacqueline Walsh, and son Dennis Oland, arrived at the police station to give interviews and formal statements. Connie reported that on July 6, 2011, she and Richard were both at home until Richard received a call from Maureen Adamson at 9:50 am, reminding him of an appointment in his office with two insurance brokers at 10:00 am. Richard then left home for

1980-444: A procedure, most commonly the insertion of an intercostal drain , or chest tube. This tube is typically installed because it helps restore a certain balance in pressures (usually due to misplaced air or surrounding blood) that are impeding the lungs' ability to inflate and thus exchange vital gases that allow the body to function. A less common procedure that may be employed is a pericardiocentesis , which, by removing blood surrounding

2090-608: A publication ban over all of the contents of the preliminary inquiry, until after the trial verdict in December 2015. Justice Jack Walsh, the former prosecutor in the trial of Allan Legere , presided over Dennis Oland's trial. Walsh reviewed the admissibility of a number of evidence items submitted to the Crown by police prior to the murder trial. With about 5,000 prospective jurors being summoned from Saint John and Kings counties , 16 jurors were empanelled: 12 jurors with 4 alternates. becoming

2200-415: A punch, or compression against a non-yielding object such as a seat belt or steering column. This force may deform a hollow organ, increasing its intraluminal or internal pressure and possibly leading to rupture. Deceleration, on the other hand, causes stretching and shearing at the points where mobile contents in the abdomen , like the bowel , are anchored. This can cause tearing of the mesentery of

2310-543: A root, and only Richard's DNA was found underneath his fingernails. The attack continued after Richard was defenseless on the floor. His skull had suffered catastrophic damage; the bones of his eyesockets were "like a cracked egg shell", possibly from him falling face-first into the floor, and a concave area spanning 10 cm in length, 7 cm across, and 2 cm deep was discovered at autopsy. Portions of brain matter were found on Richard's back. The attack had left Richard's blood on every wall of his office. Blood spatter

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2420-469: A straw at a restaurant. The police forensics unit concluded the three areas where Galen's blood was found were unrelated to Richard's murder. No results concerning Robert's DNA were released. Sgt. Mark Smith, head of the forensics unit of the Saint John Police Force, reported that he spent three days following the July 14, 2011, search of Dennis' home doing a "very thorough search" of his car. Ten different areas of

2530-535: A tip eventually found the truck driver in Ontario ; earlier in the same week, police discovered nearly 8,000 cans of the stolen beer in a trailer that went off the road near Woodstock, New Brunswick . With most of the beer recovered and the driver in custody, the police in the New Brunswick area began to look in wooded areas for the remaining beer. Knowing the area in which the police were looking, many civilians took up

2640-481: A traumatic injury is highly variable and depends upon the specific intracranial injuries that occur. However, there is a significant correlation between the severity of the initial insult as well as the level of neurologic function during the initial assessment and the level of lasting neurologic deficits. Initial treatment may be targeted at reducing the intracranial pressure if there is concern for swelling or bleeding within this skull. This may require surgery, such as

2750-453: A wide range of injuries including contusions , concussions , abrasions , lacerations , internal or external hemorrhages , and bone fractures . The severity of these injuries depends on factors such as the force of the impact, the area of the body affected, and the underlying comorbidities of the affected individual. In some cases, blunt force trauma can be life-threatening and may require immediate medical attention. Blunt trauma to

2860-646: A year later, in October 2016, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal threw out his conviction based on errors made by the trial judge, and ordered a new trial. The Crown attorneys said they would ask the Supreme Court of Canada for leave to appeal the lower court ruling; the defense said it might request a full acquittal from the Supreme Court. In 2018, the company decided to redesign the labeling of its products for

2970-430: Is "yes", an injured extremity index or ankle-brachial index may be used to help guide whether further evaluation with computed tomography arteriography . This uses a special scanner and a substance that makes it easier to examine the vessels in finer detail than what the human hand can feel or the human eye can see. Soft tissue damage can lead to rhabdomyolysis (a rapid breakdown of injured muscle that can overwhelm

3080-481: Is a serious concern due to its tremendous infectious potential. In these cases, it is essential to perform exploratory surgery to assess the internal damage, drain infected fluid in the abdomen, and clean the wound with saline. Prophylactic antibiotics are often necessary. In the case of multiple holes or significant damage to the blood supply of the intestines , the affected segment of tissue may need to be removed entirely. The treatment of blunt cranial trauma

3190-437: Is concern for life-threatening bleeding, patients should receive an X-ray of the pelvis. Following initial treatment of the patient, fractures may need to be treated surgically if significant, while some minor fractures may heal without requiring surgery. A life-threatening concern is hemorrhage , which may result from damage to the aorta , iliac arteries, or veins in the pelvis. The majority of bleeding due to pelvic trauma

3300-421: Is dependent on the extent of the injury. A discussion between the patient and healthcare professionals will take place in order to carefully assess the patient's condition and determine the best approach for treatment. When considering the management of cranial trauma, it is crucial to ensure that the patient can breathe effectively. Effective breathing can be monitored using the patient's blood oxygen content via

3410-559: Is due to injury to the veins. Fluid (often blood) may be detected in the pelvis via ultrasound during the FAST scan that is often performed following traumatic injuries. Should a patient appear hemodynamically unstable in the absence of obvious blood on the FAST scan, there may be concern for bleeding into the retroperitoneal space , known as retroperitoneal hematoma . Stopping the bleeding may require endovascular intervention or surgery, depending on

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3520-407: Is examined for four major functional components which include soft tissues , nerves , vessels , and bones . Vessels are examined for expanding hematoma , bruit , distal pulse exam, and signs/symptoms of ischemia , essentially asking, "Does blood seem to be getting through the injured area in a way that enough is getting to the parts past the injury?" When it is not obvious that the answer

3630-457: Is graded from mild to severe, with greater severity correlating with increased morbidity and mortality. Most patients with more severe traumatic brain injury have a combination of intracranial injuries, which can include diffuse axonal injury , cerebral contusions , and intracranial bleeding, including subarachnoid hemorrhage , subdural hematoma , epidural hematoma , and intraparenchymal hemorrhage . The recovery of brain function following

3740-433: Is significant enough to require evaluation by a healthcare provider, treatment is typically aimed at treating life-threatening injuries, such as maintaining the patient's airway and preventing ongoing blood loss . Patients who have suffered blunt trauma and meet specific triage criteria have shown improved outcomes when they are cared for in a trauma center . The management of patients with blunt force trauma necessitates

3850-471: Is sometimes given the mnemonic " SAMPLE ". The amount of time spent on diagnosis should be minimized and expedited by a combination of clinical assessment and appropriate use of technology, such as diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL), or bedside ultrasound examination (FAST) before proceeding to laparotomy if required. If time and the patient's stability permit, a CT examination may be carried out if available. Its advantages include superior definition of

3960-526: Is suspected, emergency medical services personnel may place a pelvic binder on patients to stabilize the patient's pelvis and prevent further damage to these structures while patients are transported to a hospital. During the evaluation of trauma patients in an emergency department, the stability of the pelvis is typically assessed by the healthcare provider to determine whether a fracture may have occurred. Providers may then decide to order imaging such as an X-ray or CT scan to detect fractures; however, if there

4070-485: The Halifax Explosion of 1917 killed Conrad Oland and destroyed the brewery. A year later, George Oland and his sons moved to Halifax and bought another brewery. In 1928, George bought a second, larger brewery in the city of Saint John, New Brunswick , site of the present day facility. In 1931, the symbol of the moose came into existence as George launched Moosehead Pale Ale . After the success of its Pale Ale ,

4180-495: The Heimlich maneuver , attempts at CPR and manual thrusts to clear an airway . Although these are rare examples, it has been suggested that they are caused by applying excessive pressure when performing these life-saving techniques. Finally, the occurrence of splenic rupture with mild blunt abdominal trauma in those recovering from infectious mononucleosis or 'mono' (also known as 'glandular fever' in non-U.S. countries, specifically

4290-516: The axillary , radial , and median nerves in the upper extremity as well as the femoral , sciatic , deep peroneal , and tibial nerves in the lower extremity . Depending on the extent of injury and involved structures, surgical treatment may be necessary, but many are managed nonoperatively. The most common causes of blunt pelvic trauma are motor vehicle crashes and multiple-story falls, and thus pelvic injuries are commonly associated with additional traumatic injuries in other locations. In

4400-490: The investment firm Far End Corporation. Richard became an accomplished businessman, amassing many awards and a fortune of nearly C$ 37 million. He was also in charge of organizing the 1985 Canada Summer Games , serving as the Saint John 1985 Canada Summer Games Society president. Richard made Far End Corporation's premises his primary office space. Located at 52 Canterbury Street in the historic Uptown district of Saint John,

4510-417: The kidneys ) or may potentially develop compartment syndrome (when pressure builds up in muscle compartments damages the nerves and vessels in the same compartment). Bones are evaluated with plain film X-ray or computed tomography if deformity (misshapen), bruising, or joint laxity (looser or more flexible than usual) are observed. Neurologic evaluation involves testing the major nerve functions of

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4620-499: The $ 37 million inheritance, not Dennis. He also said the Crown had no evidence showing that Dennis asked for money or that being denied money would cause Dennis to be violent against his father. Cell phone records were submitted showing Richard's phone, missing since the murder, had "pinged" off of a Rothesay tower at 6:44 pm on July 6, 2011, after Dennis left Richard's office, and near the location Dennis said he had stopped after visiting his father. A Rogers Communications analyst, from

4730-484: The 1980s when it lowered its price in an attempt to compete with larger US brewers on price instead of quality and prestige. Today, Derek Oland's sons Andrew, Patrick and Matthew are the sixth generation of Olands to own and work for the family brewery. Andrew is the current president, Matthew is a Vice President and Patrick is the CFO. Moosehead sells its beer throughout Canada, in many US locations, and in 15 countries around

4840-407: The 2017 competition, new rules allow for entries only from fully Canadian-owned breweries (and that includes Moosehead) for the 55 categories of beer. In June 2016, the company announced plans to build a small-batch brewery. In January 2017 however, Moosehead announced that the plan had been cancelled because it could not be achieved within the intended budget. In addition to overwhelming success,

4950-665: The Canadian domestic market in 2018. Since all major competitors are owned by multi-nationals, Moosehead is now the largest fully Canadian-owned brewer. This is a private company that is not required to release financial information, but the IBISWorld Industry Report on Breweries in Canada stated the company was expected to generate $ 263.8 million in revenue over 2016. In 1865, Susannah Oland moved from England to Nova Scotia , Canada. With her husband John and nine other employees, Susannah opened The Army and Navy Brewery in 1867,

5060-481: The Oland dynasty has also experienced tragedy with the Murder of Richard Oland who had been a Vice President of Moosehead until 1981. (Richard Oland had vied with his brother Derek for the control of Moosehead. Their father, P.W. Oland, decided to select Derek to succeed him as president; Richard subsequently left the company.) On July 7, 2011, the body of 69-year-old Richard Oland was found dead in his Saint John office at

5170-580: The Oland family. The company is now in the sixth generation of family ownership. In 2003, Moosehead Lager won a Gold award at the World Beer Cup , and earned another at Monde Selection in 2005. In 2015, Moosehead won a single Gold award in the Canadian Brewing Awards where most of the winners are craft beers. In 2016, two of the company's products won a Gold and a Silver award, respectively. This company had an estimated four percent share of

5280-488: The Oland-owned brewery changed its name to Moosehead Breweries Ltd. in 1947. Thirty-one years later, in 1978, the brewery president Philip Oland expanded the brand and launched Moosehead Lager in the United States. In 1982, Derek Oland, then the president of the company (after succeeding his father P.W. Oland), expanded the company worldwide. In his autobiography Lucky Man , Michael J. Fox relayed how he told Jay Leno as

5390-598: The Olands, the Irvings and the Crosbys , are considered "old money", claiming some of Canada's highest incomes per capita. Richard attended Rothesay Collegiate School , Regiopolis College , and the University of New Brunswick , obtaining a certificate of brewing technology. He wed Constance "Connie" Connell in 1965, and fathered three children: Elizabeth, Jacqueline, and Dennis. Richard

5500-643: The Saint John Police Force testified that the office was "one of the bloodiest crime scenes of his career, with the most blows to a victim." forensic pathologist Dr. Ather Naseemuddin counted 45 wounds to Richard's hands, neck and head during autopsy . Six of these wounds were found on Richard's hands, likely due to Richard trying to protect himself from his attacker. These defensive wounds led to over thirty hair and fibre exhibits to be seized at autopsy for forensic examination, including three hairs found inside his hands and tissue samples from under his fingernails. The hairs could not be tested for DNA as they were lacking

5610-446: The UK) is well reported. The supervised environment in which most sports injuries occur allows for mild deviations from the traditional trauma treatment algorithms, such as ATLS , due to the greater precision in identifying the mechanism of injury. The priority in assessing blunt trauma in sports injuries is separating contusions and musculo-tendinous injuries from injuries to solid organs and

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5720-402: The ability to breathe properly on their own, encourages the excretion of pulmonary secretions, and decreases the aggravation of inflammation and low oxygen levels in the blood. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs , opioids , or regional pain management methods, such as local anesthetic , can be used for pain control. Worldwide, a significant cause of disability and death in people under

5830-403: The back alleyway until three years after the crime". The CBC Television documentary series The Oland Murder , centred on Dennis Oland's appeal and retrial, premiered in 2020. Moosehead Brewery Moosehead Breweries Limited is Canada's oldest independent brewery , located in Saint John, New Brunswick . The brewery was founded in 1867 and is still privately owned and operated by

5940-426: The basis that "the trial judge had erred in his instructions to jury on a 'key piece of the evidential puzzle' — whether Oland had 'lied' to police about what he was wearing the night they believe his multimillionaire father was killed", according to CBC News . The appeals panel ordered a new trial. Before a new trial was scheduled, the Crown attorneys said they would ask the Supreme Court of Canada for leave to appeal

6050-488: The behaviour expected from someone who committed a crime of extreme violence." He agreed that Dennis had the opportunity to kill his father, that he had his father's DNA on the brown jacket he was wearing, that the brown jacket had been dry cleaned after Dennis was informed he was a suspect, that he told the police he was wearing a navy blazer, and that there were no signs the murder arose from a robbery or forced entry. LeBlanc committed Dennis Oland to stand trial, and placed

6160-503: The best approach, tailored to the patient's specific condition and injury. Conservative measures such as maintaining a clear and open airway, oxygen support, tube thoracostomy , and volume resuscitation are often given to manage blunt thoracic trauma. Oftentimes, pain control is the most basic and effective treatment approach because the presence of severe pain may lead to impairment of proper breathing, further exacerbating impaired lungs. Pain management in thoracic trauma patients improves

6270-447: The body. Of note, patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy during the time of blunt cranial trauma should undergo rapid reversal of anticoagulating agents. Nine out of ten patients with thoracic trauma can be treated effectively without a surgical operation . If surgery is indicated, there are numerous options available. A comprehensive discussion between the patient and the surgeon will take place to carefully evaluate

6380-469: The bowel and injury to the blood vessels that travel within the mesentery. Classic examples of these mechanisms are a hepatic tear along the ligamentum teres and injuries to the renal arteries . When blunt abdominal trauma is complicated by 'internal injury,' the liver and spleen (see blunt splenic trauma ) are most frequently involved, followed by the small intestine . In rare cases, this injury has been attributed to medical techniques such as

6490-455: The cans were discovered with bite marks in them indicating a bear had, at one point, been into the beer," the RCMP said in a news release. The release said there was no sign of either the animal or the people who had stashed the beer. Eventually, after a lengthy investigation, a total of 14,000 cans were recovered. Wade Haines, a New Brunswick truck driver, was found guilty of stealing the shipment and

6600-459: The car were swabbed, including the driver's side door inside latch and handle, the trunk release button, the headlight switch, signal light switch, the steering wheel, the emergency brake, and seats of the car. The swabs were sent away on July 21, 2011, for forensic testing at the RCMP crime lab in Nova Scotia , but no blood or DNA was detected through these tests. Smith did not find blood or DNA in

6710-463: The case against Dennis was strong enough to warrant a trial. The preliminary inquiry ultimately spanned 37 days. Crown Attorney John Henheffer said that Dennis may have had a financial motive to murder his father, and that Dennis may have asked his father for more money but was denied, triggering Dennis' murderous rage. LeBlanc told the Crown they had "failed to establish a reason for Dennis Oland to kill his father" as Connie, Richard's wife, received

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6820-548: The cell service provider, testified that the 6:44 pm "ping" on July 6, 2011, was the last time Richard's cell phone was seen on the Rogers network. On July 9, 2011, the Rogers Communications computer system received a "roaming error", indicating the phone was not destroyed on July 9. LeBlanc, expressing surprise that Richard's cell phone company had shown Richard's phone to still be functioning three days after his murder, said he

6930-428: The collaboration of an interpersonal healthcare team, which may include but is not limited to; a trauma surgeon , emergency department physician, anesthesiologist , and emergency and trauma nursing staff. In cases of blunt abdominal injury, the most frequent damage occurs in the small intestines , and in severe situations, this can result in small intestine perforation . Perforation of the small or large intestines

7040-509: The crime scene, officers used the bathroom for two days before it could be tested for blood or fingerprints, and they could not always remember what they had touched around the office with bloodied gloves. The blood spatter expert did not arrive from Halifax until four days after the homicide, by which time the body had been removed and spatter had dried and flaked. Officers touched the back door before testing it for fingerprints, did not interview some witnesses for 18 months, and did not photograph

7150-493: The crime when it occurred. Video evidence showed Dennis in Rothesay by about 7:30pm on the night of his father's death; two witnesses who had been in the building in a shop below Richard's office had testified hearing several thumping noises coming from upstairs between 7:30 and 8:00pm. While one of the two witnesses later recanted his estimate on the time he heard the sounds on the stand, his initial statement held. Another witness, who

7260-503: The day before. Dennis said he was wearing "these pants, these shoes, a blue dress shirt, and a navy blazer." At the half-way mark on the video footage, Davidson informed Dennis that he was the primary suspect in his father's murder. Davidson read Dennis his rights , and Dennis phoned attorney Bill Teed, who told him to stop talking to police. Davidson told Dennis that "there is absolutely no question in my mind that you did this, and I want to know why", and that his opportunity to speak with

7370-416: The duration of the attack. Both Naseemuddin and Bowes believed he only survived the attack for five to ten minutes, but was alive for all of his injuries. Some injuries were believed to have been caused by a sharp edged weapon, while other injuries were caused by blunt force, indicating that either Richard was killed by a weapon with two different edges or two weapons were used. Bowes raised the possibility that

7480-400: The executive chairman of Moosehead Breweries. Dennis was also ordered to surrender his passport and advise the Saint John Police Force if he planned to travel outside of the province. Provincial court Judge Ronald LeBlanc presided over the preliminary inquiry on December 12, 2014. He referred to the inquiry as a "screening mechanism" to review all of the evidence and rule whether or not he felt

7590-470: The family home. McFadden and Adamson testified that Richard did not leave the office between arriving in the morning and Maureen leaving at 5:45 PM, and that Richard was adamant that alcohol not be kept in the office. Toxicology reports from the medical examiner indicate that Richard had some alcohol in his blood. Two weeks after Richard's death, police said that they were convinced he was murdered by someone he knew. The McFaddens shared information to advance

7700-510: The forensics team had to be compared against police footwear, as several police officers, including Deputy Chief Glen McCloskey, walked through the crime scene unauthorized and without protective gear. McCloskey was later accused of suggesting that other officers lie under oath about his presence at the crime scene, and the Saint John Police Force was under investigation by the New Brunswick Police Commission for corruption and

7810-533: The gut. It is also crucial to recognize the potential for developing blood loss and to react accordingly. Blunt injuries to the kidney from helmets, shoulder pads, and knees are described in American football, association football, martial arts, and all-terrain vehicle crashes. The term blunt thoracic trauma, or, more informally, blunt chest injury , encompasses a variety of injuries to the chest . Broadly, this also includes damage caused by direct blunt force (such as

7920-513: The head and/or severe blood loss are the most likely causes of death due to blunt force traumatic injury. Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) represents 75% of all blunt trauma and is the most common example of this injury. Seventy-five percent of BAT occurs in motor vehicle crashes, in which rapid deceleration may propel the driver into the steering wheel , dashboard , or seatbelt, causing contusions in less serious cases, or rupture of internal organs from briefly increased intraluminal pressure in

8030-407: The heart, permits the heart to regain some ability to appropriately pump blood. In certain dire circumstances an emergent thoracotomy may be employed. The primary clinical concern with blunt trauma to the head is damage to the brain, although other structures, including the skull, face, orbits , and neck are also at risk. Following assessment of the patient's airway, circulation, and breathing,

8140-408: The high-profile court case, intimate details about the private lives of the entire Oland family were revealed. Dennis was sentenced to life in prison , with a possibility of parole in ten years, as recommended by the jury. His lawyers immediately began the appeals process, seeking the appellate judges to either overturn the guilty verdict, order a new trial, or enter a full acquittal . The appeal

8250-505: The initial assessment. These algorithms take into account the mechanism of injury, physical examination , and patient's vital signs to determine whether patients should have imaging or proceed directly to surgery. In 2011, criteria were defined that might allow patients with blunt abdominal trauma to be discharged safely without further evaluation. The characteristics of such patients include: To be considered low-risk, patients would need to meet all low-risk criteria. When blunt trauma

8360-664: The initial evaluation and stabilization of traumatic injury follows the same general principles of identifying and treating immediately life-threatening injuries. In the US, the American College of Surgeons publishes the Advanced Trauma Life Support guidelines, which provide a step-by-step approach to the initial assessment, stabilization, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment of traumatic injuries that codifies this general principle. The assessment typically begins by ensuring that

8470-480: The injury, leading to grading of the injury and sometimes the confidence to avoid or postpone surgery. Its disadvantages include the time taken to acquire images, although this gets shorter with each generation of scanners, and the removal of the patient from the immediate view of the emergency or surgical staff. Many providers use the aid of an algorithm such as the ATLS guidelines to determine which images to obtain following

8580-416: The investigation, with Galen McFadden giving a sample of his DNA in 2012, a year after the murder; Robert McFadden declined to give a DNA sample. Forensic testing revealed that blood matching Galen's DNA profile was found on the curtains of Richard's office, in the bathroom sink, and on a paper towel in the bathroom garbage can. One year after this discovery, officers covertly obtained Robert McFadden's DNA from

8690-422: The investment firm Far End Corp. Oland had been bludgeoned to death. His son Dennis Oland, a financial planner, was charged in 2015 with second degree murder. Throughout the high-profile court case, intimate details about the private lives of the entire family were revealed. On conviction in December 2015, Dennis Oland was sentenced to life in prison, with no possibility of parole for at least 10 years. Less than

8800-541: The laces, stitching, or tread of any of the six pairs of shoes seized from Dennis' home, nor in the red reusable grocery bag Dennis had used to carry genealogy books into Richard's office on the day before his death. Smith did not find any blood in the keys of Dennis' BlackBerry cell phone, and Richard's DNA was not found anywhere on the phone. For four hours on November 9, 2011, and one hour on November 17, 2011, Cst. David MacDonald visually inspected Dennis' brown jacket for blood, identifying five "reddish" spots, invisible to

8910-649: The largest jury pool in New Brunswick history, jury selection was held in the nearby hockey arena. The case was very highly publicised in the Saint John region, leading to some concerns over the Court's ability to conduct a fair trial . Beginning on September 16, 2015, the Dennis Oland trial was the longest in the province's history at 65 days in length. The Court excluded a number of items from evidence due to police improprieties, including dishonest applications for search warrants and unlawful search and seizure . Dennis Oland

9020-592: The location and severity. Blunt cardiac trauma, also known as Blunt Cardiac Injury (BCI), encompasses a spectrum of cardiac injuries resulting from blunt force trauma to the chest. While BCIs necessitate a substantial amount of force to occur because the heart is well-protected by the rib cage and sternum , the majority of patients are asymptomatic. Clinical presentations may range from minor, clinically insignificant changes to heartbeat or may progress to severe cardiac failure and death . Oftentimes, chest wall injuries are seen in conjunction with BCI, which confounds

9130-415: The mishandling of the Oland homicide investigation by the Saint John Police Force after the trial was completed. Deputy Chief Glen McCloskey was also investigated for his conduct, but was cleared by Halifax police and was not charged with any criminal offence. According to Maclean's , the officers' "controversially—and almost comically—sloppy sleuths helped to explain the lack of evidence. While working on

9240-416: The more serious, depending on the force applied. Initially, there may be few indications that serious internal abdominal injury has occurred, making assessment more challenging and requiring a high degree of clinical suspicion. There are two basic physical mechanisms at play with the potential of injury to intra-abdominal organs: compression and deceleration . The former occurs from a direct blow, such as

9350-505: The naked eye, that required testing by the RCMP forensics lab in Nova Scotia. The jacket was sent to the RCMP lab on November 25, 2011, after the warrant for police seizure of the jacket had expired. Four spots on the jacket were confirmed to be blood that matched Richard's DNA—two spots on the outside right sleeve of the jacket, one spot on the outside upper-left chest of the jacket, and one spot on

9460-482: The office bathroom, where blood belonging to Galen McFadden (the son of Richard Oland's financial manager, Robert McFadden) was later discovered, for two days before the bathroom was tested for evidence. There was a backdoor near where Richard's body was found, leading to an alleyway that could have been an exit. Police went in and out the main door, without gloves, for nearly a week before anyone noticed they should have tested it for fingerprints. The footprint discovered by

9570-407: The office, and that was the last time Connie spoke with him. Connie said it was not uncommon for Richard not to return to their residence at night. His daughter Lisa Bustin was interviewed alone. Bustin said that her father could have had anyone as an enemy, as he was "a hard-nosed businessman—pure business—and if you worked hard you would get his respect." Dennis' interview lasted over five hours and

9680-473: The office. That same day, Oland was bludgeoned to death in his office. The last keystroke on his computer was recorded at 5:39 p.m., and Oland's iPhone , which had been the only object missing from the crime scene, last communicated at 6:44 p.m. through receiving a text message from Sedlacek. On the morning of July 7, 2011, Oland's body was discovered lying face down in a pool of blood in his office by his personal assistant , Maureen Adamson. Sgt. Mark Smith of

9790-500: The outside back bottom hem near the center of the jacket. In November 2013, Dennis Oland was charged with second-degree murder for the death of his father. Police stated that no one else would be charged. Dennis entered a plea of "not guilty". On November 18, 2013, Justice Hugh McLellan of the New Brunswick Court of Queen's Bench granted Dennis bail on a $ 50,000 surety, paid by Dennis' uncle (and Richard's brother) Derek Oland,

9900-430: The pelvis specifically, the structures at risk include the pelvic bones , the proximal femur , major blood vessels such as the iliac arteries , the urinary tract , reproductive organs , and the rectum . One of the primary concerns is the risk of pelvic fracture , which itself is associated with a myriad of complications including bleeding, damage to the urethra and bladder , and nerve damage . If pelvic trauma

10010-402: The person came in contact with." Forensic analysts noted the blood pooling on the floor around Richard may not have occurred until after the attacker left the office, explaining why the scene contained few "transfer stains" and only one footprint, which was never connected to a suspect. Dr. Matthew Bowes, the physician who reviewed Dr. Nasseemuddin's autopsy report, believed Richard was alive for

10120-564: The presence of chest pain experienced by most patients. To evaluate the spectrum of cardiac injury, the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) organ injury scale may be used to aid in determining the extent of the injury (see Evaluation and Diagnosis below). BCI may be broken down into pericardial injury, valvular injuries, coronary artery injuries, cardiac chamber rupture, and myocardial contusion . In most settings,

10230-458: The province of Quebec . In the same year, Derek Oland's son Andrew assumed the role of President. The annual Canadian Brewing Awards recognizes the best beers in Canada using blind taste tests. Most of the 2015 and 2016 winners were craft beers. However, some were made by larger brewers, including Moosehead; this company won a Gold in 2015 for their Pale ale and a Gold and Silver, respectively for their Alpine Lager and Cracked Canoe in 2016. For

10340-460: The ruling; the Defence said it might request a full acquittal from the same court. For the retrial, Dennis' defense team focused on several aspects of the case which mainly boiled down to the timeline of events. They also succeeded in having a trial decided by judge only. Based on the evidence of three witnesses, they established a reasonable doubt as to whether Dennis could have been at the scene of

10450-417: The search as well. Because of the media attention on the story almost all of the beer was quickly found by civilians and police, and most of it was returned to Moosehead Breweries. The final piece of the story occurred in October 2004 when 200 cans of the stolen beer were found at a marijuana growing operation in the forest near Doaktown, New Brunswick about 100 kilometres northeast of Fredericton. "Six of

10560-748: The second-floor office space was rented from building owner John Ainsworth. Ainsworth operated his own business, Printing Plus, from the first floor of the building, and rented out the third floor to local bands to practice after office hours ended for the day. Richard was married to Constance "Connie" Oland for 46 years, though he also been in an eight-year relationship with his mistress , Diana Sedlacek. The Oland family has been characterized as having dysfunctional elements, with Constance telling authorities that Richard "did not get along with his brother, Derek Oland". Constance had also stated that Richard had "a very strong and controlling personality". An affidavit described that Richard "was not physically abusive but

10670-515: The subject's airway is open and competent, that breathing is unlabored, and that circulation—i.e. pulses that can be felt—is present. This is sometimes described as the "A, B, C's"—Airway, Breathing, and Circulation—and is the first step in any resuscitation or triage. Then, the history of the accident or injury is amplified with any medical, dietary (timing of last oral intake) and history, from whatever sources that might be available such as family, friends, and previous treating physicians. This method

10780-431: The way the thoracic organs may have been affected. Blunt thoracic trauma is not always visible from the outside and such internal injuries may not show signs or symptoms at the time the trauma initially occurs or even until hours after. A high degree of clinical suspicion may sometimes be required to identify such injuries, a CT scan may prove useful in such instances. Those experiencing more obvious complications from

10890-735: The world. Moosehead USA has recently become its own importer, replacing its importing partner Gambrinus . Moosehead wholly owns the Niagara Falls Brewing Company in Ontario. In 2005, Moosehead Lager won Gold at the prestigious Monde Selection; the company had also won Gold medals at the World Beer Cup and 2003 Canadian Brewing Awards. In 2008, Moosehead sold its minority interest in McAuslan Brewing to Les Brasseurs RJ . McAuslan will continue to brew and distribute Moosehead beer in

11000-481: Was emotionally and verbally abusive ". Sedlacek told police that Richard did not have much respect for Dennis Oland, his only son, and "thought he was lazy". Constance similarly told investigators that Dennis frequently sought his father's respect, though "he had never been able to live up to his standards". Richard Oland was last seen alive in his office on July 6, 2011, where his son, Dennis, told police that he left at around 6:30 p.m. after around an hour of visiting

11110-497: Was a bit more confusing for LeBlanc. The Crown theorized that the brown jacket was dry cleaned to cover up the murder; the Defence contended the jacket was laundered by Dennis' wife because the Olands had visitation and funerals to attend, since his father was deceased. LeBlanc indicated he felt the police presumed Dennis' guilt too quickly; "this conclusion on their part was totally unjustified and indeed irrational. The police merely had

11220-525: Was convicted of second degree murder in December 2015 and sentenced to life in prison , with no possibility of parole for at least ten years. He was sent to the Atlantic Institution in Renous to begin his sentence. He spent ten months in the maximum security prison while his conviction was being appealed . On October 24, 2016, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal overturned Dennis Oland's conviction on

11330-573: Was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome by one of his friends, a clinical psychologist . By 1980, Richard, then a vice-president of Moosehead Breweries, vied with Derek for leadership of the company in a public and legal feud. Their father decided to select Derek to succeed him, resulting in Richard leaving the company in 1981. Starting from scratch, Richard found a niche in the Saint John business community with his development of three major enterprises: Kinghurst Estates Limited, Brookville Transport Limited, and

11440-400: Was not satisfied with the cell phone information, saying the records and test calls done by police did not provide sufficient evidence that the phone was "anywhere near that tower". He said "a jury could conclude Richard Oland's cell phone was outside Canada on July 9." Maureen Adamson, Richard's personal assistant, testified that Dennis had greeted her upon his arrival at the office, where she

11550-441: Was preparing to go home for the evening, and that Richard gave Dennis a "very friendly reception" at their meeting. She said Dennis was wearing a brown jacket when visiting his father. Forensic reports indicated the brown jacket contained four microscopic blood drops in the fabric, with DNA matching Richard or Derek. LeBlanc said that Adamson's testimony "would allow a jury to conclude as to an absence of animosity." The jacket evidence

11660-405: Was seen on his desk, computer, chair, filing cabinets, and on an empty pizza box in the garbage can. Blood had also soaked through three layers of flooring, permeating the ceiling of the office below. Police analysts testified "the person who created these injuries would have significant bloodstains/spatter on their person and would be expected to transfer blood stains to the surfaces of other objects

11770-464: Was sentenced to 19½ months in jail. The unique and quirky nature of this crime story made international headlines and resulted in publicity for Moosehead; it has also been the basis of a book. In September 2007, two tractor trailers carrying 77,000 cans and 44,000 bottles with a reported retail value of $ 200,000 were stolen from a transport company in Mississauga , Ontario. Peel Region police arrested

11880-473: Was separate from those of other family members. Video footage showed Dennis providing Cst. Davidson with a written and verbal account of his activities for the day prior to Richard's death. Dennis believed that his father had high expectations of him, but that he was not meeting those expectations. Davidson told Dennis that cameras could verify whether or not he was telling the truth about his presence at his father's office, and asked Dennis what clothing he had worn

11990-477: Was sitting in a bar across the street, said he saw an unknown man exiting Richard's office building around the same time. Video evidence confirmed the timing of his assertion. Finally, the defence team established the presence of a vehicle parked near the office and leaving seven minutes later, corresponding with the alleged time of the murder. On July 19, 2019, Dennis Oland was found not guilty on retrial. The Provincial Police Commission launched an investigation into

12100-503: Was successful, and Dennis' conviction was overturned on October 24, 2016. On July 19, 2019, he was found not guilty on retrial . Richard Henry "Dick" Oland OC (1941 – July 7, 2011) was the second-born son to Philip Oland , chairman and CEO of Moosehead Breweries , and Mary Oland. Richard and his older brother Derek were born and reared in Rothesay , New Brunswick , a suburb of Saint John . Several families living in Rothesay, such as

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