The Boulder County Coroner’s Workplace formally recognized a physique discovered Saturday close to Boulder Canyon as that of a lacking College of Colorado Boulder scholar.
When the physique was discovered, officers mentioned it matched the outline of Megan Trussell, 18, who was final seen at her dorm on Feb. 9. She was reported lacking by her household on Wednesday.
Officers haven’t decided a trigger or method of demise, in accordance with a launch from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Workplace. Nonetheless, sheriff’s spokesperson Vinnie Montez mentioned Monday it was too quickly to say whether or not the disappearance concerned foul play or if Trussell’s demise is being investigated as a murder.
Relations and buddies gathered Monday close to the spot the place Trussell’s physique was discovered to recollect her life and share tales. The group spoke of her love of movies and music and her offbeat humorousness.
Sheriff’s officers encourage anybody with details about the place Trussell was on Feb. 9 or another info to submit tricks to BCSOtips@bouldercounty.gov.
Signal as much as get crime information despatched straight to your inbox every day.