Westmoreland suspect charged with teenager’s murder

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – A 17-year-old from Westmoreland, Tennessee, faces murder charges in connection with the death of a teenager whose remains were found last week.

According to Hendersonville police, the suspect is charged with first-degree murder and is being held at the Sumner County Detention Center.

Police said Saturday that he was arrested in connection with the death of Trinity Bostic, a 17-year-old who was reported missing in Macon County, Tennessee, on June 29.

According to police, a worker picking up roadside trash found Bostic’s remains on July 3 in a small wooded area near New Shackle Island Road in Hendersonville.

The remains were later clearly identified as those of Bostic.

Hendersonville Police believe a crime was committed in this case and the investigation is ongoing.

Police say no further details are being released at this time. Hendersonville police are asking anyone with information about this case to call Hendersonville police at 615-822-1111 or Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4113.

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