Documents Reveal Text Messages in $1.5M Life Insurance Murder Case
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Newly released court documents detail text messages allegedly sent by Meggan Randall Sundwall to her roommate, Kacee Lyn Terry, the woman accused of killing Terry in an attempt to collect on a $1.5 million life insurance policy. The documents reveal a series of communications leading up to Terry’s death.
In one text message, Randall, 47, allegedly wrote, “If you dying would get me out of this mess and darkness I am in now, I would take it!”
The charges against Randall include first-degree felony aggravated murder and second-degree felony obstruction of justice. She was arrested late last week, approximately seven months after police allege she killed Terry, 38.
Prosecutors claim Randall was experiencing financial difficulties and frequently spoke with Terry about her money problems. Terry, they allege, reassured Randall that she was the beneficiary of a $1.5 million life insurance policy.
According to court documents, Randall, a registered nurse, and Terry had discussed using insulin to cause death on multiple occasions since 2020. Randall allegedly told Terry, “I can give you insulin over and over until it works … I will come help you.”
Other text messages allegedly included Randall saying, “Someone (should probably be me) should stay with you and continue to give you doses so it will actually stay low and you can pass.”
On August 15, 2024, emergency services responded to a medical call where Terry was found unresponsive. Randall allegedly claimed that Terry had a “Do Not Resuscitate” order and that she held Terry’s power of attorney.
However, investigators found no life insurance policy in Terry’s name. They also found no DNR order or documentation granting Randall power of attorney. Terry was also reported to be in good health with no history of diabetes. Police have stated Terry’s friends, family, and colleagues did not suggest she was suicidal.
After Terry’s death, Randall allegedly continued searching for the life insurance policy and deleted hundreds of text messages between the two women. When questioned by investigators about the deleted messages, Randall reportedly stated she “didn’t want it to look like what she was being accused of.”
Randall is scheduled to make her initial court appearance on Monday, March 24.
Note: Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
