Utah Nurse Accused of Murdering Roommate for Life Insurance Faces Death Penalty
HIGHLAND, Utah (KUTV) — A Utah nurse, Meggan Sundwall, accused of convincing her roommate she had terminal cancer and then using insulin to kill her in an attempt to collect a $1.5 million life insurance policy, had her first court appearance on Monday. New details from court documents reveal a disturbing exchange of text messages between the victim, 38-year-old Kacee Terry, and Sundwall.
According to court documents, Sundwall repeatedly tried to convince Terry to commit suicide using insulin, even going as far as to offer specific instructions. The texts included messages such as, “I can give you insulin over and over until it works” and “give you doses so it will actually stay low and you can pass.” Sundwall also inquired about Terry’s life insurance policy, which, after Terry’s death, was found not to exist.
Additional evidence presented in court showed that Terry was not diabetic, and there was no indication she had self-administered insulin. A glucose monitor found in Terry’s room recorded blood sugar levels 19 times over a 10-hour period.
Terry was discovered by her uncle, who had been instructed by Sundwall not to come to the house. Court documents state Sundwall’s parents were also present, at her request, to provide a “blessing of release” to Terry. Sundwall told the uncle that Terry had a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order, which was never located. Terry was eventually taken to the hospital, where she later died.
On Tuesday, Sundwall signed an agreement limiting her nursing license. She is prohibited from practicing until the case is resolved, contingent on the outcome. Sundwall faces charges of obstruction of justice and aggravated murder, which carries the possibility of the death penalty if convicted.
“It’s pretty weird to hear about something like that happening in Highland of all places,” said Highland resident Sherman Dangerfield. Highland hadn’t seen a murder in decades.
Defense attorney Skye Lazaro highlighted the complexity of the case, especially given Sundwall’s profession and the circumstances surrounding Terry’s death.
“I don’t think it’s helpful in this case that the defendant is a nurse and didn’t call for help as she watched her roommate fade into unconsciousness,” Lazaro said.
The case remains under investigation, with Sundwall currently held in Utah County Jail awaiting her next court appearance. Terry died in August 2024, with Sundwall’s arrest occurring on March 20, 2025.
