HIGHLAND, Utah — A Utah nurse is facing serious charges after allegedly convincing her roommate to end her life using insulin in an attempt to collect a $1.5 million life insurance payout. The accused, 47-year-old Meggan Sundwall, made her first court appearance on Monday, after being arrested on March 20, 2025, in connection with the death of her 38-year-old roommate, Kacee Terry.
New court documents have shed light on the disturbing circumstances surrounding Terry’s death. Text messages between Sundwall and Terry revealed a chilling pattern of manipulation. According to the messages, Sundwall had repeatedly tried to persuade Terry to take her own life by overdosing on insulin, saying, “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, and while Terry had confirmed she was up to date on payments, it was later discovered that no such policy existed.
Investigators found no evidence to suggest that Terry, who was not diabetic, had administered the insulin herself. A glucose monitor in her room showed that her blood sugar levels had been tested 19 times over the course of 10 hours. In addition, a partially used insulin bottle and a syringe cap were found discarded in the trash outside the residence, further raising suspicions of foul play.
Sundwall allegedly deleted nearly 1,000 messages from the 28,000 texts exchanged between her and Terry, telling authorities she did so to avoid making it appear as though she was involved in any wrongdoing. The investigation revealed that none of Terry’s family, friends, or colleagues believed she had ever expressed suicidal thoughts.
The day of Terry’s death, her uncle found her unresponsive and called 911, despite Sundwall’s urging not to. Sundwall had told the uncle that Terry had a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, but no such document was ever found. In a bizarre turn, Sundwall reportedly requested her parents to be present at Terry’s bedside to offer a “blessing of release.”
In response to the ongoing investigation, Sundwall’s nursing license has been temporarily restricted. She signed an agreement on Tuesday preventing her from practicing as a nurse until the case is resolved. Sundwall now faces charges of aggravated murder and obstruction of justice, with the potential for the death penalty if convicted.
The crime has shocked the quiet community of Highland, where violent incidents are rare. “It’s pretty weird to hear about something like that happening in Highland of all places,” said local resident Sherman Dangerfield. The town has not seen a murder in decades, making this case all the more unnerving.
Defense attorney Skye Lazaro, who has handled similar cases in the past, acknowledged the complexity of the situation. “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 remarked. “Cases involving poison, particularly insulin, are difficult to prove. It can be challenging to establish how and why it led to death.”
The death of Kacee Terry, which occurred in August 2024, has left many in the community struggling to understand the events that led to her untimely passing. Investigators continue to probe the details, with the focus on how and why Sundwall allegedly used her medical expertise to orchestrate such a deadly plot.
As of Tuesday, Sundwall remains in custody at the Utah County Jail, awaiting her next court appearance. The case is still unfolding, and both the prosecution and defense are expected to present additional evidence in the coming months.