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Nurse Accused of Murdering Friend Who Believed She Had Cancer
Meggan Sundwall to stand trial next week on charges of aggravated murder and obstruction of justice
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Meggan Sundwall, a Utah nurse, is scheduled to stand trial next week on charges of aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the death of her friend, Kacee Terry. Prosecutors have accused Sundwall of leading Terry to believe that she had terminal cancer, and Terry later died of an insulin overdose. Sundwall's attorneys argue that Terry killed herself.
Why it matters
This case highlights the complex issues surrounding alleged medical deception and its potential consequences. It raises questions about the boundaries of care, the impact of false information on vulnerable individuals, and the challenges of determining intent in cases of suspected suicide.
The details
At a pretrial hearing, Sundwall's defense did not object to prosecutors' request to admit Terry's statements, even those in which she said that Sundwall was trying to kill her. The defense plans to introduce many of Terry's alleged lies, including claims that her family hated her and that her daughter died. Sundwall's attorneys argue that failing to render aid is not a criminal act under Utah law, while the prosecution contends that Sundwall made 'affirmative acts...that prolonged the amount of time before medical aid was able to be rendered'.
- Meggan Sundwall's trial is scheduled to begin on March 11, 2026.
The players
Meggan Sundwall
A Utah nurse facing charges of aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the death of her friend, Kacee Terry.
Kacee Terry
The alleged victim who died of an insulin overdose after being led to believe she had terminal cancer by Sundwall.
Scott Williams
Sundwall's attorney, who argued that Terry's statements should not be admitted for the truth of the matter asserted and that failing to render aid is not a criminal act under Utah law.
Lauren Hunt
The prosecutor, who countered that Sundwall made 'affirmative acts...that prolonged the amount of time before medical aid was able to be rendered'.
Judge Sean Petersen
The judge presiding over the pretrial hearing, who said he would address the issues as they come up during the trial.
What they’re saying
“Our position is that nothing she ever said was for the truth of the matter asserted. We don't think anything she ever said was true.”
— Scott Williams, Sundwall's attorney (Court TV)
“Sundwall made 'affirmative acts...that prolonged the amount of time before medical aid was able to be rendered'.”
— Lauren Hunt, Prosecutor (Court TV)
What’s next
The judge will address the issues raised during the pretrial hearing as they come up during Sundwall's trial, which is scheduled to begin on March 11, 2026.
The takeaway
This case highlights the complex ethical and legal issues surrounding alleged medical deception and its potential consequences. It raises important questions about the boundaries of care, the impact of false information on vulnerable individuals, and the challenges of determining intent in cases of suspected suicide.
