Where Are Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail Now? Inside the Fate of the Couple Convicted in Sydney Loofe’s Murder

Nearly nine years after 24-year-old Sydney Loofe disappeared following a Tinder date in Nebraska, Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail remain behind bars for their roles in her murder.

The case shocked the public in 2017 after investigators discovered Loofe’s dismembered remains along rural roads. Prosecutors argued that Boswell and Trail had lured the young woman to their home as part of a planned killing.

Now, renewed attention has returned to the case following the release of Hulu’s three-part docuseries Swipe Right on the Devil, which revisits the couple’s crimes, their relationships with other women, and the investigation that ultimately led to their convictions.

Who Were Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail?

Boswell and Trail were living together in Wilber, Nebraska, when they met Loofe. Boswell, who was 23 at the time, reportedly used the name “Audrey” on Tinder.

Trail, then 51, was Boswell’s boyfriend. The pair had also been involved in a scheme involving gold and silver coins, which resulted in fraud-related criminal proceedings.

Investigators later uncovered troubling accounts from women who had interacted with the couple. Some witnesses testified that Trail spoke about supernatural abilities, witchcraft, torture, and killing. Prosecutors presented this testimony during the murder trials as part of the broader picture of the couple’s behavior and alleged plans.

What Happened to Sydney Loofe?

Loofe, a 24-year-old retail worker from Lincoln, Nebraska, met Boswell through Tinder in November 2017. The two went on a date on November 14 and arranged to meet again the following evening.

After their second date, Loofe disappeared. Her family reported her missing when she failed to return to work and could not be reached.

Investigators traced her last known movements and focused on Boswell and Trail. Authorities later found Loofe’s remains in multiple locations along rural roads in southeastern Nebraska.

An autopsy determined that she had died by strangulation. Prosecutors alleged that Boswell had used the dating app to lure Loofe to the apartment she shared with Trail.

The investigation also uncovered purchases of tools and cleaning supplies made around the time of Loofe’s disappearance. Prosecutors argued that these purchases supported their claim that the killing had been planned.

Aubrey Trail Was Sentenced to Death

Trail went to trial first, in 2019. During the proceedings, he made a dramatic outburst in court, declaring Boswell innocent before cutting his own neck with a concealed blade. He survived and the trial continued.

The jury ultimately convicted Trail of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. He had also pleaded no contest to a charge related to the improper disposal of Loofe’s remains.

In June 2021, a three-judge panel sentenced Trail to death.

Trail later sought to challenge his conviction and sentence, but his efforts were unsuccessful. In 2025, the Nebraska Supreme Court denied his request for post-conviction relief. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear his case in April 2026.

As of October 2026, Trail remains on death row at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution in Nebraska. No execution date has been set.

Bailey Boswell Is Serving Life Without Parole

Boswell was tried separately in 2020. Her defense argued that Trail had manipulated and controlled her, claiming that she had been forced to participate in the crime.

The jury rejected that defense and convicted her of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and improper disposal of human remains.

Boswell faced the possibility of becoming the first woman sentenced to death in Nebraska. However, the three-judge panel responsible for deciding her sentence could not reach the unanimous agreement required to impose capital punishment.

In November 2021, Boswell was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, along with an additional 52 years for other convictions.

In 2024, the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld her murder conviction and sentence, rejecting her arguments challenging evidence admitted during the trial.

Boswell, now 32, is incarcerated at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women in York, Nebraska.

A Case That Continues to Draw Attention

The murder of Sydney Loofe remains one of Nebraska’s most disturbing criminal cases in recent years. The use of a dating app to establish contact with the victim, the discovery of her remains, and the testimony presented at trial all contributed to widespread public interest.

The case also raised questions about the relationships Boswell and Trail had with other women and the extent to which their alleged plans extended beyond Loofe.

The new Hulu docuseries, Swipe Right on the Devil, revisits those questions and examines how investigators pieced together the evidence that led to the couple’s convictions.

Despite renewed attention, the legal outcomes remain unchanged: Boswell is serving life without parole, while Trail remains on death row. Nearly nine years after Loofe’s death, both continue serving sentences for their roles in the crime.

Sources: PEOPLE