Hamish McNeilly/Stuff Inspectors Shona Low and Steve Wood address media after a homicide in Dunedin in February 2019. Collins pleaded not guilty Bacon's murder, prompting a jury trial before Judge Jan-Marie Doogue in the High Court at Dunedin. On Tuesday, the court heard from the police scene examination of the Lock St property. The police investigation also found a yellow-gripped cricket bat handle, which was separated from the bat. The bat's opposite face was heavily stained with a reddish brown colour and found in a black rubbish bag at the property. Hamish McNeilly/Stuff The scene at Lock St, St Clair, after a homicide investigation was launched into Bacon’s death.