Meggan Sundwall Sentenced for Role in Friend’s Death After Emotional Court Hearing

Meggan Sundwall, a former nurse convicted of manslaughter and obstruction of justice in the death of her friend Kacee Lyn Terry, was sentenced on Monday in Provo, Utah. The hearing was marked by emotional statements from both sides, including a powerful rebuke from Terry’s sister, Kylee Clark, who described Sundwall as “a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

Sundwall, 48, was found guilty of manslaughter and obstruction of justice after a jury acquitted her of the more serious charge of aggravated murder. During the trial, prosecutors revealed that Sundwall had helped Terry administer a fatal dose of insulin, believing herself to be the beneficiary of a $1.5 million life insurance policy Terry had fabricated. Testimony showed that Terry had lied about having terminal cancer to manipulate those around her.

In a victim impact statement, Kylee Clark condemned Sundwall’s actions, calling her “evil, deceiving, manipulative, and controlling.” She accused Sundwall of ignoring warnings about Terry’s health and allowing her greed to cloud her judgment. “This day should have never happened,” Clark said, emphasizing the pain caused by Sundwall’s inaction despite knowing Terry was not terminally ill.

Sundwall addressed the court with a tearful apology, acknowledging her role in Terry’s death. “If it wasn’t for my role, Kacee would likely still be alive,” she said. She expressed deep remorse, admitting that encouraging Terry to end her life was morally wrong. Judge Sean Petersen sentenced Sundwall to an indeterminate term of 1-15 years for manslaughter and 0-5 years for obstruction of justice, to be served concurrently. The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole will determine her release date.

The case highlights the tragic consequences of manipulation and belief in false claims, leaving Terry’s family to grapple with their loss and Sundwall to face the repercussions of her actions.