Megan Trussell Death; University of Colorado in Boulder student, Megan Trussell found dead in Boulder Canyon
Following the terrible death of 18-year-old Megan Trussell, a bright and promising student whose life was cut short after she was reported missing and then found dead in Boulder Canyon, the University of Colorado Boulder community is in deep mourning.
An comprehensive search was conducted when Megan vanished, involving volunteers, several law enforcement agencies, and her heartbroken family members. Authorities believe Megan’s corpse was found by park rangers in a secluded, rocky area of Boulder Canyon at approximately 10:41 a.m. on Saturday.
Megan’s parents, Vanessa Diaz and Joe Trussell, persevered through the ordeal, spending hours in a conference room at CU Boulder Police while detectives searched for their daughter. The FBI’s tracking of Megan’s phone activity, which revealed that her device had last linked to a Boulder Canyon cell tower at midnight on Sunday, was a turning point. Concerned that she hadn’t called or messaged since, Vanessa Diaz quickly reported her missing and hurried from Denver to Boulder to assist with the search.
The whole CU Boulder community has been affected by the devastating news of Megan’s passing. She is remembered by friends and classmates as a good-hearted, bright, and driven young lady who is ready to change the world. Megan was a person who brought warmth and passion to all part of her life, whether it was in the classroom or with friends, according to both faculty and students.
Her memory will surely inspire everyone who was impacted by Megan Trussell’s giving nature and lively energy, and her sudden death leaves a deep vacuum among those who knew her.
