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The Crime Beat reports: Controversial real estate magnate slain in own kitchen

CSU provided a preliminary inventory of evidence collected from the Fontaine kitchen.

Real estate developer Philip Fontaine was a polarizing figure in the business and social communities.

Action News reports live from the Fontaine crime scene.

The detectives struggled to get details from Grant about his activities the night his father died.

Grant's life has been troubled, marked by a turbulent relationship with his father.

About the current investigation Controversial land developer Philip Fontaine was found dead in a pool of blood on his kitchen floor.

His wife and son made the gruesome discovery.

Was Philip killed in a botched robbery, or was his murder more personal?

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