Death of CU Boulder Student Megan Trussell Remains Under Investigation

Authorities recover Trussell’s torn purse miles from where her body was found, as questions about her death persist.

Megan Trussell, an 18-year-old Colorado Boulder student, was found dead on February 15 in a remote area of Boulder Canyon.
Her torn purse was discovered on March 5 near U.S. 36, over two miles from where her body was located, raising questions about the circumstances of her death.
Trussell was last seen leaving her dorm on February 9, six days before her body was found in terrain that required technical recovery efforts.
Her mother, Vanessa Diaz, believes evidence such as the missing shoe and damaged purse suggests a potential struggle before her death.
Authorities have not determined the cause or manner of death but maintain there is no known threat to the community as investigations continue.