A body matching the description of missing University of Colorado student Megan Trussell was discovered on Saturday morning in Boulder County. The 18-year-old was last seen on February 9, and her family reported her missing to police after she failed to respond to messages.
- Missing student Megan Trussell found deceased
- Last seen on February 9 at residence hall
- Parents reported her missing to police
- Body discovered in hard-to-reach terrain
- Investigation ongoing by multiple agencies
- University offers support resources for community
Megan Trussell’s disappearance prompted concern among her family and friends after they realized she had not used her phone since the evening of February 9. Her parents contacted law enforcement on Wednesday when attempts to reach her were unsuccessful. Following this report, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Missing Indigenous Person Activation for Trussell on Friday.
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the body was located near the 40-mile marker of Boulder Canyon Drive, approximately 14 minutes from the university campus. Investigators faced challenges due to hazardous road conditions and difficult terrain requiring technical evacuation methods such as rappelling.
- Trussell was declared missing by the University Police Department on February 9.
- Her phone activity ceased at 8:45 p.m. on that date.
- The investigation involves several agencies including local emergency services and the coroner’s office.
The University of Colorado Boulder released a statement expressing condolences and offering support resources for students affected by this loss. Multiple agencies are collaborating in the investigation into Trussell’s death as they seek to determine its cause.
This tragic incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding student safety and mental health within university communities. As investigations continue, support systems are being reinforced to assist those impacted by such losses.
