A Barrie jury has nonetheless not begun deliberations within the second-degree homicide trial of a Midland man accused of killing his former good friend and tenant three years in the past.
The 11 jurors acquired directions from Justice Clyde Smith within the trial of 68-year-old Rick Patrick on Thursday.
Patrick is accused of fatally stabbing Chris Forrester on the night time of December 16, 2021.
The Crown argued Patrick meant to kill Forrester following a 12 months of animosity and rising tensions between the 2 males, whereas the defence claimed he acted out of concern for his life.
Patrick has maintained Forrester attacked him on his driveway and got here armed with strengthened fight gloves and attainable wire cutters.
The jury will now should determine whether or not Patrick is responsible of homicide, manslaughter or not responsible.
Deliberations may start as early as Friday.
