Key Witness Forgets Role in Megan Gallagher’s Death
On the third day of the trial concerning Megan Gallagher’s death, key witness Cheyann Peeteetuce struggled with her recollection of events. Ten months prior, Peeteetuce pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with Gallagher’s death, which occurred in 2020. Despite this admission, she stated that she could not remember the circumstances surrounding her plea.
Trial Context
The trial is currently taking place in the Saskatoon Court of King’s Bench. The defendant, Roderick Sutherland, faces multiple charges, including manslaughter and unlawful confinement. Sutherland has pleaded not guilty.
Testimony Highlights
- Peeteetuce, 32, testified about an incident involving Gallagher that took place in a garage on Weldon Avenue.
- During her testimony, she watched a one-hour videotaped interview with Saskatoon police.
- In the interview conducted by Staff Sgt. Anthony Boensch, Peeteetuce implicated Sutherland and two other men in Gallagher’s assault.
Although she previously described the gruesome details of Gallagher being tied up and beaten, Peeteetuce frequently claimed she could not remember these details in court. When questioned by Crown prosecutor Bill Burge, she often hesitated to acknowledge her previous statements.
Witness Credibility Issues
When asked if she could describe what led to her plea, Peeteetuce remained uncertain. “I don’t remember,” she said multiple times. Furthermore, when asked to identify Sutherland in the courtroom, she stated she could not see him, despite being positioned directly in front of him at times.
Background on Megan Gallagher
Megan Gallagher was killed in 2020, and her family continues to seek justice. During the trial, Peeteetuce described her relationship with Gallagher as minimal, mentioning that they only met once at the garage where the incident occurred.
Further Proceedings
The trial is presided over by Justice John Morrall and is expected to continue throughout the week. The proceedings are focused on uncovering the truth behind Gallagher’s tragic death and the involvement of those accused.
