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Dismembered Clerk's Killer: 'Picked the Wrong Person'
31 Oct
Summary
- Couple convicted of strangling and dismembering Sydney Loofe.
- Killer admitted he picked the wrong victim for murder.
- The crime is featured in a new true crime docuseries.
Aubrey Trail and Bailey Boswell were convicted of the 2017 murder of Sydney Loofe, a Nebraska store clerk. Loofe disappeared after a Tinder date with Boswell, unaware that Trail, Boswell's partner, would become her killer.
Trail, who identified as a "powerful warlock" and leader of a sex cult, admitted to strangling Loofe, dismembering her body into 14 pieces, and disposing of the remains. He later stated he "picked the wrong person" to kill, regretting only that Loofe's strong support system led to their capture.
The crime is detailed in the Hulu docuseries "Swipe Right on the Devil," which features interviews with investigators and Loofe's family. Loofe, 24, was described as trusting and innocent, making her an "available target" for the couple who allegedly discussed the occult and murder.
Investigators utilized digital tracking and Loofe's friend's "catfishing" efforts to identify Boswell and Trail. Evidence, including purchases of tools used for dismemberment and Loofe's remains found in a roadside ditch, led to their arrests near Branson, Missouri, on unrelated charges.
Trail was sentenced to death in 2021 after his 2019 conviction for first-degree murder. Boswell received a life sentence after her 2020 conviction for first-degree murder, conspiracy, and improper disposal of human remains.
