Megan Trussell’s Legacy Drives New Colorado Missing Student Law
By Danielle Kreutter | Denver7
Denver7 sits down with the parents of Megan Trussell, a CU student who was found dead in Boulder days after going missing, who championed the new law.
DENVER — Megan Trussell's parents hope her legacy is one of justice and integrity. Through their support of SB26-120, which went into effect Aug. 12, they hope they continue to strive for that.
"I hope that Megan is remembered. And, she is remembered as the person she was. As the unique, funny, magnetic person that she was," said Joe Trussell, Megan's father.
The University of Colorado student disappeared in February 2025 and was found dead days later.
Megan's parents have long been critical of the response when she first went missing.
"One of the most frust...