The Pit

30-year-old Megan Gallagher took care of everyone around her; the first to share a joke, play with kids and cook a memorable meal. Living in Saskatoon, she dreamed of becoming a chef. So when her family couldn't reach her back in September 2020, they started to worry something horrible had happened. And it had. You can find this series in the This is Saskatchewan Feed wherever you get your podcasts, and here: https://link.mgln.ai/4awcK1

Questions arise around what’s next for Greg. Others look for ways to prevent deaths like Sheree’s from happening again. Friends keep Sheree’s memory alive

Justice Richard Danyliuk shares his detailed decision in court. He doesn't mince words. The ruling hits hard for Sheree’s friends and family.

Greg calls some familiar faces as witnesses. The defence and Crown make their closing arguments. The judge announces a date for his final decision.

The judge finally rules on what evidence he’ll consider at the trial. The Crown and Greg must decide how to proceed. 

Greg explains why he thinks he’s the victim. As witnesses are questioned again, Greg appears in court on another matter. The judge gives a stern lesson in courtroom etiquette.

A rural couple makes an unusual discovery under a shed and is called to testify in court. Greg forces his own lawyers to make a difficult decision. The trial brings more surprises as the seventh anniversary of Sheree’s disappearance passes by.

The Mr. Big illusion is lifted. Greg's so-called friends turn out to be cops. As details of the elaborate web of deception are revealed in court, we hear what Greg tells the crime boss. Our reporters learn more about Justice Danyliuk.

Greg's children testify against him in court. Police reveal what set the Mr. Big operation in motion, as observers consider whether the judge will accept the confession from it.

Prosecutors and police reveal their evidence against Greg, including blood DNA and cell phone data. They build a timeline of the day Sheree disappeared, but Greg tells a different version of what happened on December 7, 2015.

With the trial set to begin in September, we're hosting a special live event. It's a chance to meet fellow fans of The Pit and to ask questions of the hosts and producers behind the podcast. Find out more at cbc.ca/thepit

A last minute decision puts the trial on hold for another six months. Sheree's family is shocked, and Greg is still in jail. Why would Greg's lawyers want their client in jail longer, and why couldn't this case go ahead when others have? Meanwhile someone close to Sheree finally speaks up.

With the trial about to begin, Greg’s lawyer explains why he’s representing Greg even though he doesn’t trust or believe him. We explore which factors could decide the verdict. With Sheree still missing, her sisters ponder what they want from the trial.

Greg Fertuck appeared in court for a two-week preliminary hearing in January. The goal was to decide if he should be tried for murder. This short update explains what happened.

A close relative thinks Sheree was dumped somewhere near the gravel pit. Police and volunteers searched the area when she disappeared, and again after the arrest. Could the searchers have overlooked her remains?

Police have Sheree’s alleged killer behind bars, but the suspect says he was scared into a confession. Our reporters investigate the controversial police technique that led to his arrest. Meanwhile, people close to Sheree break their silence.

A letter to the Saskatoon jail nets our reporters a meeting with the suspect. We hear from him for the first time. For more, including a 360 video experience of the gravel pit, visit cbc.ca/thepit

Police announce a major breakthrough in Sheree's case. They've put someone behind bars. A former roommate of the suspect remembers a troubling conversation about Sheree, and the family of the accused protest his innocence. For more, including a 360 video experience of the gravel pit, visit cbc.ca/thepit

Sheree gets married. Soon, cracks in the relationship begin to form. Court documents reveal troubles in Sheree's private life. There's a death threat, weapons, and the police get involved. For more, including a 360 video experience of the gravel pit, visit cbc.ca/thepit

The search for Sheree Fertuck is underway. Police are digging, questioning, and looking for suspects. Suspicions about what might have happened to Sheree begin to emerge. A neighbour says he remembers hearing a loud noise. For more, including a 360 video experience of the gravel pit, visit cbc.ca/thepit