Roderick Sutherland broke down in tears during a police interview, confessing his involvement in Megan Gallagher’s disappearance nearly a year after the event. Sutherland expressed fear for his safety, claiming that he was under threat for speaking out. The interview footage was presented to the jury at the Saskatoon Court of King’s Bench, where Sutherland is facing charges of manslaughter, unlawful confinement, and desecration of human remains.
During the trial, it was revealed that Sutherland operated a bicycle chop shop in his mother’s garage, where Gallagher was last seen with individuals associated with the Terror Squad. Sutherland described a gathering that started casually but turned dark as the night progressed. He admitted to witnessing Gallagher tied up and distressed before her tragic demise.
Sutherland disclosed that he was unaware of the motive behind the incident, and upon discovering Gallagher’s fate, he attempted to contact one of the individuals involved. His testimony aligns with the guilty pleas entered by Robert (Bobby) Thomas, Summer Sky Henry, and Cheyann Peeteetuce in connection with Gallagher’s death.
Further details emerged during the trial, including the timeline leading up to Gallagher’s death. Testimonies revealed Gallagher’s interactions with the accused parties and her activities in the early hours of the morning before her disappearance. The prosecution’s theory suggests that Gallagher may have been targeted due to her associations with individuals linked to previous violent incidents.
Additional testimony from Jessica Badger, Sutherland’s sister, shed light on the events following Gallagher’s disappearance. Badger recounted her brother’s distress and admission of a body in the garage, leading to her involvement in the case. She later pleaded guilty to misconduct related to human remains and received a two-year sentence.
The trial is ongoing, with more revelations expected in the coming days.