In a tragic turn of events, Hendersonville Police have confirmed that human remains found earlier this week belong to a missing teenager from Macon County, named Trinity Bostic. The discovery was made on Wednesday, July 3, by a subcontractor for the Tennessee Department of Transportation who was cleaning up litter along the roadway. According to WKRN, Bostic was reported missing on June 29, and her remains were identified two days ago.
Following the identification, police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection to the case, as reported by WSMV. The suspect, also 17 and from Westmoreland, is held on first-degree murder charges at the Sumner County Jail. Though Bostic's remains were found near State Route 386, commonly known as Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, details regarding the circumstances of her death remain scarce, as the police have decided to withhold certain information, "in order to maintain the integrity of the investigation," a sentiment echoed in a press statement.
An autopsy is pending to determine Bostic's exact cause of death, furthering the efforts to understand the events leading up to the loss of the young girl. The case has shaken the local community, prompting the Hendersonville Police Department to request any information that the public may possess. In a press release shared by The Tennessean, authorities urge anyone with knowledge about Bostic's final days or how she ended up in the wood line to contact them at 615-822-1111 or the Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4113. The public can also submit tips through the P3 Tips Mobile Application.
The Hendersonville Police Department has reiterated its commitment to investigating this grave matter with the utmost seriousness, and they acknowledge the community's need for answers. As this story develops, and the processes of justice and investigation unfold, the community holds out for closure and, indeed, for justice for Trinity Bostic. Information provided by The Tennessean remains limited but pivotal as the Hendersonville Police Department progresses with the case.
