Roderick Sutherland was emotional during a police interview where he admitted involvement in Megan Gallagher’s case and expressed fear for his safety. Sutherland voluntarily spoke to Saskatoon police on August 5, 2021, almost a year after Gallagher went missing. He mentioned feeling threatened and indicated a risk to his life if he spoke up. The recorded interview was presented to the jury during Sutherland’s trial at the Saskatoon Court of King’s Bench, where he pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, unlawful confinement, and offering an indignity to human remains.
During the trial, retired Staff Sgt. Anthony Boensch testified as the Crown’s first witness, shedding light on Sutherland’s connection to the case. Sutherland operated a bike chop shop in his mother’s garage, frequented by various individuals. On a fateful day, Robert Thomas, Cheyann Peeteetuce, and Summer Sky Henry, associated with the Terror Squad, arrived at the garage with an unidentified girl, later revealed to be Gallagher. What started as a casual gathering took a dark turn, with Gallagher ending up tied to a chair in distress.
Sutherland described witnessing Gallagher’s deteriorating condition, with the situation escalating to her distress and eventual demise. Despite hearing her cries, Sutherland admitted to leaving the scene temporarily, only to return to find Gallagher deceased and covered with a tarp. Not knowing the motives behind the event, Sutherland acknowledged his confusion and attempts to reach out to Thomas.
The trial also revealed a timeline leading up to Gallagher’s death, including interactions between the involved parties and the events preceding the tragic incident. Testimonies from witnesses, including Sutherland’s sister, Jessica Badger, provided further insights into the unfolding events surrounding Gallagher’s demise. Badger disclosed details of Sutherland’s distress and the discovery of a body in the garage, implicating gang members in the situation.
The ongoing trial continues to unravel the complexities of Gallagher’s case, shedding light on the circumstances that led to her unfortunate fate.
