The parents of a fugitive suspected of a mass killing in Saskatchewan are speaking out. In an exclusive interview Wednesday with CBC News, the parents pleaded with their son, 32-year-old Miles Sanderson, to turn himself in before someone else is hurt. “Miles, boy, turn yourself in. Please. You can do this,” his mother said. “Go back. Go back in. Do the right thing.” Sanderson’s father agreed. “Miles, please surrender. We don’t want him to be hurt anymore. I don’t want him to be hurt anymore… please, son. I love you. Give yourself. Be safe,” she said. . LISTEN | Parents of Sask. fugitive begs son to surrender:
Parents of Sask. fugitive begs his son to surrender
In an exclusive interview Wednesday with CBC News, Myles Sanderson’s parents pleaded with the 32-year-old to turn himself in before anyone else is hurt. Sanderson’s parents spoke on the condition that their names and pictures, as well as the location of the interview, not be released, citing safety concerns. They say they have no idea where Miles may be hiding and have had no contact with him since 10 people were killed and 18 injured on Sunday in the James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby village of Weldon. They say they want everything to end quickly and peacefully. One of their other sons, Damien Sanderson, was allegedly involved in the murders along with Myles. Damien was found dead Monday in James Smith with injuries that did not appear to be self-inflicted, according to RCMP. Sightings of Regina and James Smith have been reported, but Myles remains at large. On Wednesday, Saskatchewan RCMP issued an emergency alert for a knife-wielding person traveling in a vehicle who was last seen in Wakaw, about 90 kilometers northeast of Saskatoon. They said this may be related to Sunday’s rampage. RCMP are telling people in the Wakaw area to seek shelter immediately and take shelter in place. They are warning people to be careful when letting others into their residence, not to approach suspicious people or pick up hitchhikers. RCMP say the person is driving a white 2008 Chevy Avalanche 953 LPL that was reported stolen from Wakaw around 2:10 p.m. CST. The person was last traveling on Cemetery Road in Wakaw, according to RCMP. The direction of travel is unknown. The parents also had a message for the families of the dead and injured, as well as the people of James Smith and Weldon. “I want to apologize for my son, my sons. We don’t know the whole story, but I want to apologize to everyone who was hurt and affected by this terrible situation,” his mother said. Miles’ father said he is devastated by what happened. He said words cannot describe his grief for the victims and their families. “I offer all my sincere apologies to the families … From the bottom of my heart, I mean it,” the father said. “I’m so sorry this happened. I don’t know what else to say, what to do… I wish it was a dream.” The parents said there will come a time to talk about other issues, but they want the focus now to remain on a peaceful resolution so the families and communities affected can begin to heal.
