SANTAQUIN, UT – A Utah nurse has been arrested and charged with orchestrating a complex murder scheme, allegedly driven by a desire to collect life insurance money. The nurse is accused of killing her roommate, Casey Terry, after a seven-month investigation led authorities to suspect foul play.
The suspect, Megan Randall Sundwall, a registered nurse, is believed to have manipulated Terry into believing she was terminally ill. According to Terry’s family and friends, the victim had been convinced she had cancer, a diagnosis later proven false by medical professionals.
Terry’s death last August left her loved ones devastated. Nico Anderson, a close friend of Terry’s for nearly two decades, described the period following her death as painful and challenging for everyone involved.
Suspicion arose when Terry’s uncle discovered her unconscious in her bedroom. Sundwall and her parents were reportedly present at the scene and attempted to dissuade Terry’s uncle from calling emergency services, claiming Terry did not wish to go to the hospital.
Medical personnel later discovered a diabetic needle at the scene, despite Terry not having diabetes. Her blood sugar level was alarmingly low, raising further questions about the circumstances of her death.
Authorities found over 28,000 text messages dating back to 2019, in which Sundwall allegedly discussed plans to help Terry die and the financial benefits she would reap from a life insurance payout. However, Terry’s sister insists that no such insurance policy existed, and Sundwall was aware of this fact.
Casey Terry’s official cause of death was determined to be an overdose of promethazine, insulin, and other drugs. Her family continues to grapple with the tragic loss, seeking justice for Terry.
In a statement, Intermountain Healthcare confirmed that Sundwall is no longer employed with the organization and has not been for more than a year. The investigation continues as authorities piece together the details of this disturbing case.