HIGHLAND — Chief Brian J. Gwilliam issues the following statement to the community regarding today’s verdict in the case of State of Utah v. Meggan Sundwall.
“The jury has returned a guilty verdict on charges of manslaughter and obstruction of justice. We appreciate the jury’s thoughtful deliberation and commend the prosecutors for their diligent efforts in bringing this case forward.
“The officers and detectives of the Lone Peak Police Department conducted a thorough and deliberate investigation of this incredibly complex and difficult case. I want to recognize their efforts, along with our law enforcement partners and prosecutors with the Utah County Attorney’s Office for their commitment to following the facts and presenting the case to the jury.
“We continue to keep Kacee Lyn Terry’s family and loved ones in our thoughts. We hope today’s verdict provides a measure of closure after an extraordinarily difficult loss.”
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