CU Student Megan Trussell Death Ruling Disputed

Authorities have ruled the death of Megan Trussell, an 18-year-old University of Colorado Boulder student found near Boulder Canyon in February, as a suicide caused by toxic amphetamine exposure with hypothermia contributing. The coroner based this conclusion on toxicology results and the presence of undigested prescription medication, and investigators found no evidence of foul play. Trussell was confirmed to have left campus alone through security footage and cellphone data, and her phone was later linked to a theft, with a suspect arrested after selling it. Despite these findings, Trussell's parents dispute the suicide ruling, raising concerns about the investigation's thoroughness and urging authorities to consider other possibilities. The case has attracted significant public attention, revealing tensions between the official conclusions and the family's ongoing calls for further inquiry. Officials have released additional details in response to the heightened public interest, aiming to provide closure.