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Image: GoFundMe (Trinity Bostic's Family)HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., July 6, 2023 — A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the death of Trinity Bostic, a 17-year-old girl whose body was discovered by a trash collector last week.
According to the Independent, police suspected foul play as soon as they found Bostic's remains. The location and the state of her remains set off alarm bells, kicking off a major investigation into her disappearance and death.
As word spread, locals banded together to comfort Bostic's family and help police piece together her final days. Hendersonville police diligently pursued every lead, searching for evidence to solve the case.
After a thorough search, authorities arrested a 17-year-old person from Westmoreland on July 6. Due to being underage, the teenager's identity remains confidential, yet he still faces potentially severe consequences. He is presently held in Sumner County, facing charges of first-degree murder.
Locals are baffled by the recent arrest. No one knows if the suspect and Bostic were friends or what sparked this awful crime. Police are tight-lipped about any links between the teens or what might have led to the killing.
Bostic’s funeral is scheduled for this week. Her high school classmates started a GoFundMe to assist her family with funeral expenses. Friends and family told FOX17 that Bostic was a kind and promising young woman.
Friends and acquaintances have been recounting their memories of Trinity, depicting her as a compassionate and driven young woman. Kathy Duffer, a friend of Bostic, spoke to FOX17 about her, saying, "She was a very smart girl. She was intelligent and a hard worker. She was kind-hearted. She would help anybody."
Bostic's life was filled with diverse interests and pursuits. She worked at Walmart and loved music and fashion. She also worked on cars with her father at his autobody shop.
The investigation's going full steam ahead, leaving no lead unchecked. Investigators are sifting through clues, questioning people, and exploring digital evidence. Advanced forensic techniques will play a crucial role in building a strong case.
The suspect's young age makes the legal process tricky. Juvenile court will be involved, but given the seriousness of the charge, there's talk of trying him as an adult. How this shakes out could change how we deal with teen crime.
As Hendersonville tries to make sense of it all, the focus is on justice for Trinity and supporting her family. Local law enforcement continues to seek public assistance in gathering information. To share tips, contact the police at (615) 822-1111 or Crime Stoppers at (615) 594-4113. For anonymous reporting, download and use the P3 Tips app.
