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Utah
Utah nurse facing murder charges after allegedly killing patient for insurance money
HIGHLAND, Utah — Highland police officers say they have arrested a Utah nurse after she allegedly killed a patient in an effort to collect life insurance money. Meggan Randall Sundwall, 47, was arrested Thursday and faces aggravated murder and obstruction of justice charges.
According to court documents obtained by FOX 13 News, the investigation started on August 12, 2024, when Lone Peak police officers were called to a home in the 6600 block of W. Stevens Lane. When they arrived they found 38-year-old Kacee Lyn Terry unresponsive.
Kacee’s uncle, Mark Farnsworth told officers that he had found Kacee unconscious and struggling to breathe. When Kacee was found she was alone in her bedroom with Sundwall who is a licensed registered nurse.
Meggan told officers that Kacee had been in that condition for “a couple of hours” and claimed that Kacee had a do not resuscitate order and didn’t want to go to the hospital.
While paramedics were on the scene they discovered a diabetic needle. Kacee according to investigators was not a diabetic. When she was transported to Mountain Point Hospital in Lehi they found her blood sugar level was at 14. Detectives say any blood sugar level below 40 is considered life-threatening.
While Kacee was in the ICU, her sister informed doctors that Kacee had terminal cancer for 4-5 years. However, when Kacee’s medical history from her primary care physician was reviewed they found that she never had cancer. A later autopsy would confirm she didn’t have cancer or major health problems.
Kacee Terry was declared brain dead by doctors and died on August 15, 2024, about 3 days after the initial 9-1-1 call. Investigators say a DNR was never located for Kacee and there was no paperwork designating Meggan Randall Sundwall as her power of attorney.
When investigators spoke to Kacee’s family and friends they shared that they believed Meggan had been trying to kill Kacee for years. Detectives say evidence located on the victim’s phone showed a thread of texts beginning in December of 2019.
Over the four years of text messages, detectives say Meggan detailed different ways she would killed herself if she was Kacee. Meggan also allegedly offered to “help” Kacee die and discussed how Kacee’s death would solve money problems for Meggan.
According to investigators, Meggan Sundwall believed she was the beneficiary of a rumored $1.5 million life insurance policy held by Kacee.
A forensic pathologist told police the only way for Kacee’s blood sugar level to drop to 14 is through exogenous insulin. That means the insulin would have had to have been administered from outside the body.
When a blood glucose monitor found on the scene was reviewed, the stored history showed 19 readings in 10 hours on August 12. The readings on the monitor continually drop and at 4:23 p.m. Meggan allegedly searched how low the specific monitor would read.
Court documents say that the monitor’s final three readings were marked “Lo,” meaning below 19. Police believe Kacee at that point was unconscious and unable to test her own blood sugar.
Police also found that at 9:47 a.m. the day that Kacee was discovered, Meggan sent Kacee a text reading, “Do you want to take some promethazine when I get there so that you are asleep when this is happening?”
The Medical Examiner later confirmed the cause of death for Kacee as an overdose of Promethazine, probable exogenous insulin, and other drugs. The official manner of death was left undetermined by the office.
Five hours after the morning text from Meggan to Kacee, Meggan texted her mother saying that she couldn’t get Kacee to wake up. Despite this and being a nurse, Meggan didn’t call for medical help until Kacee’s uncle discovered her seven hours later.
Investigators say that after Kacee’s death, Meggan continuously searched for Kacee’s life insurance policy through calls and emails. During that time she is also accused of deleting 900 texts from her phone.
Meggan Randall Sundwall was arrested on Thursday and is being held without bail by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.
Utah
Large police presence responds to the area of Crestwood Drive in South Ogden
SOUTH OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — There is a heavy police presence in the area of Harrison Blvd in South Ogden. ABC4 is working to learn more.
While police have not confirmed any information, ABC4 has acquired footage from a bystander that shows law enforcement detaining one individual. The individual can be seen handcuffed and without a shirt.
Several residents have also reported seeing over a dozen police vehicles heading to the area and reported hearing gunshots on social media.
Courtesy: Kade Garner // KTVX
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including Davis County SWAT, Weber County Sheriff’s Department, and Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. Officers from Riverton Police Department, Roy Police Department, Clinton Police Department, and Layton police Department all responded to the scene.
Law enforcement also used several drones and several armored vehicles responded to the scene. Additionally, it appears at least one person was transported from the scene by ambulance
Courtesy: Randy Ferrin
At this time, law enforcement has not confirmed any details regarding this incident. However, they appeared to have cleared from the scene.
Utah
Penalties to be enforced if Trump’s face covered on national park passes, reports say
SALT LAKE CITY — Those using a new national park pass who want to enjoy Utah’s “Mighty Five” better do so with President Donald Trump’s face perfectly intact, or you might pay a literal price.
The new annual park passes, which debuted on Jan. 1, feature Trump’s image alongside that of George Washington. At the same time as the release, the Department of the Interior reportedly updated its rules to ensure Trump’s face remains free and clear.
According to the Washington Post, the updated “Void if Altered” policy prohibits anyone from defacing the pass or covering up any images or information on the cards. Visitors found by rangers to have altered a pass by any means will be ordered to return it to its original condition or possibly be charged a regular entrance fee.
SFGate reported the policy originally prohibited any alteration of the signature portion of the pass, with the updated policy including the front of the card, with a warning that “writing on it or adding stickers or other coverings” is no longer allowed.
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Many believe the updated policy is in direct response to the large pushback over the inclusion of Trump, leaving people to share creative ways to hide the president’s image from passes, including stickers and sleeves.
Along with the suggestions on how to hide Trump’s image, a nonprofit environmental group has filed a lawsuit claiming its design did not comply with legislation that requires public participation in the selection.
Utah
Two killed, six wounded in shooting outside Mormon church in Utah
Two people were killed, and at least six were wounded when gunfire erupted outside a funeral at a Mormon church in Utah on Wednesday night, according to authorities and reports.
Eight people were hit by gunfire when shots rang out outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City around 7:30 p.m., Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson Glen Mills told the Salt Lake City Tribune.
Two people were killed, and six people were injured in the shooting that occurred outside in the church’s parking lot as dozens were attending a funeral service inside.
Of the six wounded, three individuals are in critical condition, the Salt Lake City Police Department posted on X. All of the victims were adults.
There were no suspects in custody as of late Wednesday night, and it is not immediately clear if there were multiple gunmen involved. A motive was also unknown.
However, police said they have obtained solid leads in the investigation and are working to locate individuals involved in the shooting.
“We believe this was not a random incident,” Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd told reporters.
The shooting was not believed to be targeting a religion, Redd clarified.
Roughly 100 law enforcement vehicles swarmed the area in the aftermath of the gunfire as helicopters flew overhead.
The area around the Mormon church remained closed into the evening as authorities urged the public to stay clear of the still active scene.
“This should never have happened outside a place of worship. This should never have happened outside a celebration of life,” said Mayor Erin Mendenhall.
The Salt Lake City Police Department did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
The incident remains under investigation.
With Post wires.
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