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17-year-old male arrested following found remains of teen Trinity Bostic

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HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Hendersonville Police say an arrest has been made in the death of 17-year-old Trinity Bostic.

On Saturday morning, police say a 17-year-old male from Westmoreland, Tennessee was arrested. The suspect is currently in the Sumner County Detention Center and faces first-degree murder charges. The identity of the teen has not been released.

On July 3, Hendersonville Police were directed to human remains found in a small wood line near S.R. 386 at New Shackle Island Road in Hendersonville.

Hendersonville Police say the remains were identified on Friday as Bostic.

Trinity was first reported missing on June 29, 2024, in Macon County. Her remains were found by a Tennessee Department of Transportation subcontract worker while he was picking up trash along the roadway.

Police say they suspect foul play is involved, and ask that anyone with information call them at (615)-822-1111 or the Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at (625)-594-4113.

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