Utah Nurse Accused of Killing Friend for $1.5 Million Life Insurance
HIGHLAND, Utah – A Utah nurse is facing a first-degree felony aggravated murder charge, accused of killing her friend in an attempt to claim the friend’s life insurance policy.
According to court documents, Meggan Randall Sundwall, 47, allegedly administered insulin to 38-year-old Kacee Lyn Terry, who was not diabetic.
Sundwall, a licensed registered nurse, is believed to have been the beneficiary of a purported $1.5 million life insurance policy held by Terry.
During the investigation into Terry’s death, detectives discovered thousands of texts between Terry and Sundwall. Sundwall reportedly believed her friend was seriously ill with cancer.
In messages spanning over four years, Sundwall allegedly detailed how she would end her life if she were in Terry’s position. Court documents indicate she even offered to “help” Terry die.
On August 12, 2024, first responders were called to a medical emergency in Highland, where they found Terry unresponsive in her bedroom with Sundwall. Sundwall said Terry had been unconscious and struggling to breathe for “a couple of hours.” She also claimed there was a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order and that Terry did not want to go to the hospital.
Paramedics found a diabetic needle at the scene and transported Terry to a local hospital. Doctors found her blood sugar level was dangerously low, considered “life-threatening.” Terry was pronounced dead by medical staff three days later.
Investigators found Terry did not have cancer, and an autopsy revealed no health problems.
Medical staff could not find a DNR order, and Sundwall never had power of attorney over Terry. Evidence also showed Sundwall continuously searched for Terry’s life insurance policy after her death and deleted over 900 texts from her phone, which police say was an effort to hide information.
Sundwall was taken into custody on March 20, facing the aggravated felony charge and third-degree felony obstruction of justice. Court records state she is being held without bail, pending a pretrial hearing.
It is important to remember that charges are merely allegations. All arrested individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
