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The two men had an acrimonious relationship and argued regularly.

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Crown counsel Colin Forsyth pointed out that Ruff had a very clear set of lies set up when he spoke with Const. Paul Mlait.

In that interview, Ruff said the last time he saw his roommate alive was about 8: 30 a.m. June. 14, 2015.

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Then, said Ruff, he went out to see friends.

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Mlait then asked Ruff what he thought happened.

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The way he set up that story, said Forsyth on Wednesday, indicated he had a clear enough mind to try and escape the consequences of killing his roommate.