1 year since Saskatoon mother Sheree Fertuck went missing
RCMP believe mother of 3 is victim of homicide
It has been exactly one year since a Saskatoon mother of three was last seen.
Sheree Fertuck, 51, had lunch with her family on Dec. 7, 2015, and there has been no sign of her since.
Her semi was found abandoned the following day at a gravel pit near Kenaston, Sask.
In April, police announced they believe Fertuck is a victim of homicide.
"I was asked what I want for Christmas and all I want is to have my daughter back home," said Sheree's mother Juliann Sorotski.
RCMP said they are still actively investigating the case.
"Someone knows what happened to Sheree. Please reach out to police with any information you may have," said Staff Sgt. Murray Chamberlin, acting officer in charge of RCMP "F" Division Major Crime.
Saskatchewan RCMP posted a Facebook message as if from Fertuck on Wednesday in hopes of receiving tips from the public.
Here's a closer look at the timeline of the events surrounding Fertuck's disappearance over the past year.
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
- Fertuck leaves for work at 9:30 a.m. CST.
- Fertuck is seen at work driving a semi at 10:30 a.m.
- Fertuck has lunch with family from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Fertuck misses an appointment at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
- Fertuck's semi is found abandoned at 7:30 a.m.
- Fertuck's family searches the gravel pit where her semi was found at 8 a.m.
- Fertuck is reported missing to RCMP at 10:26 a.m.
- RCMP locate Fertuck's cellphone, keys and coat in the abandoned semi at 11 a.m.
- RCMP initiate a search for Fertuck at 12 p.m.
- RCMP issue a media release about Fertuck's disappearance at 11 p.m., stating she was last seen leaving the family's farmyard just east of Kenaston near Highway 15 on Dec. 7.
Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
- Three days after she's reported missing, RCMP send out a second media release stating they continue to search for Fertuck and they are being assisted by RCMP Major Crimes Unit South, Battleford General Investigations, RCMP Search and Rescue, Saskatoon Traffic Services and Saskatoon Police Dog Services.
- Police advised locals in the area to check their property, any outbuildings and surrounding areas to see if they find any footprints or vehicle tracks or anything that appears out of the ordinary.
- RCMP, Search and Rescue, Police Dog Services and the RCMP Dive Team conduct searches and the search efforts have been ongoing.
Homicide case
Monday, April 11, 2016
- Saskatchewan RCMP report they are treating Fertuck's disappearance as a homicide as they believe she is dead.
- Police said no suspects have been ruled out and that RCMP agencies will work together to search for Fertuck's body in certain areas around the province.
- Police say there does not appear to be any obvious motive, and said there was no hint of criminal activity by or around Fertuck.
RCMP investigator points to Fertuck's husband
Monday, May 9, 2016
- Court documents show RCMP believe Fertuck was murdered by her husband.
- RCMP believe Greg Fertuck, 63, murdered his wife Sheree — and that the proof is in a family law file at a Saskatoon lawyer's office.
- But Greg Fertuck's lawyer says he has been charged with nothing. "It's an allegation by a police officer," said Morris Bodnar.
- Since she went missing, her adult children applied to gain control of her assets and affairs.
- In an affidavit, her son Lucas said the RCMP suspect his father of killing his mother.
No charges have been laid in this case. RCMP have asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.