WATCH: Day 1 of Meggan Sundwall trial, the Utah nurse accused of killing roommate with insulin
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PROVO, Utah — The trial begins Wednesday for a Utah nurse who allegedly killed her friend with a fatal insulin overdose in what prosecutors say was a scheme to obtain insurance money.
Meggan Sundwall, 48, faces charges of aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the death of 38-year-old Kacee Lyn Terry.
Investigators say Sundwall convinced Terry she was gravely ill before administering a lethal dose of insulin on Aug. 12, 2024.
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Police found Terry unconscious and struggling to breathe, with a diabetic needle nearby even though she wasn’t diabetic.
Authorities later determined that despite years of reported medical complaints, often discussed in texts with Sundwall, Terry had no diagnosed health conditions, and an autopsy confirmed she had no underlying illnesses.
Prosecutors say four years of messages show Sundwall suggesting methods of suicide and offering assistance, believing she stood to benefit from a rumored $1.5 million insurance policy.
The defense acknowledges Sundwall was present but argues Terry died by suicide.
Court begins each day at 8:30 a.m. The judge is allowing cameras in the courtroom, but is not permitting livestreaming. EastIdahoNews.com will be showing the video on a 30-minute delay. You can watch in the video player above.