Murder trial witness rejects defence's argument that Greg and Sheree Fertuck were reconciling
A witness in Greg Fertuck’s murder trial on Friday rejected the defence’s suggestion that Greg and his estranged wife, Sheree, were reconciling.
Sheree was last seen leaving her family farm the afternoon of Dec. 7, 2015. While her body has never been found, Greg has been charged with first-degree murder.
Sheree’s semi-truck was found abandoned at the gravel pit where she worked near Kenaston, Sask.
Earlier in Greg’s trial, the defence suggested the couple had been working on reconciling. They had been separated for years at the time Sheree went missing.
On Friday, Sheree’s friend and mechanic, Gary Decker, took the stand at Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench.
Despite being separated, Decker said Greg was living at the family farm. He’d joke with Sheree about the two being romantic.
“She’d say ‘Absolutely not. He’s downstairs, I’m upstairs, and that’s the way it stays,’” Decker testified.
The defence has suggested Sheree had an enemy in her gravel hauling competitor – but Decker also went against that idea.
He said the two didn’t have any animosity towards each other, and wouldn’t even consider them “competitors” because they were both busy.
The day prior, a witness testified he “heard rumours” that she and the competing hauler didn’t get along because Sheree took over one of his contracts.
Sheree Fertuck’s semi-truck, seen here, was found in a gravel pit the day after she was last seen in December 2015. (RCMP supplied)
Decker last saw Sheree on Dec. 6, 2015 when she came over for a steak dinner.He testified Sheree expressed she was looking forward to babysitting her grandson next month.
When Sheree was deemed a missing person, the community banded together to search for her.
Pastor Eugene Whitehead, who worked with the volunteer fire department, helped with the search efforts.
Whitehead said he originally thought Sheree had slipped and fell into a collapsed pile of gravel.
An RCMP forensic investigator testified he thought Sheree was buried alive when he originally got to the scene.
Whitehead said he heard second-hand that people had seen Sheree’s truck driving at around 5 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2015.
The Crown argues Greg shot Sheree, used a loader to move her body into his truck and disposed of the corpse of a nearby field.
Earlier in the trial, the Crown said shell casings from a .22 calibre rifle were found at the scene.
Do you have a story idea or news tip? Email us.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING Iran fires at suspected Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
Iran fired air defences at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones, which were suspected to be part of an Israeli attack in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.
NEW After hearing thousands of last words, this hospital chaplain has advice for the living
Hospital chaplain J.S. Park opens up about death, grief and hearing thousands of last words, and shares his advice for the living.
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer denied bail after being charged with killing Canadian couple
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer, one of two men charged in the killings of a Canadian couple in Dominica, has been denied bail.
Ontario woman loses $15,000 to fake Walmart job scam
A woman who recently moved to Canada from India was searching for a job when she got caught in an online job scam and lost $15,000.
Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a U.S. resident
Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident.
Colin Jost names one celebrity who is great at hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
Colin Jost, who co-anchors Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update,' revealed who he thinks is one of the best hosts on the show.
LeBlanc says he plans to run in next election, under Trudeau's leadership
Cabinet minister Dominic LeBlanc says he plans to run in the next election as a candidate under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership, amid questions about his rumoured interest in succeeding his longtime friend for the top job.
DEVELOPING Israel targets air defence system in Syria, state news agency says
Israel carried out a missile strike targeting an air defence unit in southern Syria, causing material damage, state-run SANA news agency quoted a military statement as saying Friday.
Some Canadian families will receive up to $620 per child today
More money will land in the pockets of some Canadian families on Friday for the latest Canada Child Benefit installment.