Where Are Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail Now? Inside the Lives of Sydney Loofe’s Killers Nearly 9 Years After Her 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 killing. The case is receiving renewed attention through the Hulu true-crime docuseries Swipe Right on the Devil, released in October 2026.

Where Is Bailey Boswell Now?

Bailey Boswell, now 32, is serving a life sentence at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women in York, Nebraska.

Boswell was convicted in October 2020 of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and improper disposal of human remains in connection with Loofe’s death. She was sentenced in November 2021 after a three-judge panel failed to unanimously agree on the death penalty, which Nebraska law requires.

In addition to life imprisonment, Boswell received another 52 years for her other convictions.

Her attorneys argued during the trial that Trail had controlled her and forced her to participate in the crime. However, the jury found her guilty of the charges.

In May 2024, the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld Boswell’s murder conviction and life sentence, rejecting her arguments that certain evidence presented at trial had unfairly influenced the jury.

Boswell’s case has continued to attract attention because of the circumstances surrounding Loofe’s disappearance and the couple’s use of online dating to make contact with her.

Where Is Aubrey Trail Now?

Aubrey Trail, now 60, remains on death row at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution in Nebraska.

Trail was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in 2019. He was sentenced to death in June 2021 for his role in Loofe’s killing.

In 2023, Trail asked Nebraska officials to schedule his execution. However, an execution date had not been set as of the latest reports surrounding the case. Nebraska’s difficulties obtaining the drugs required for lethal injections have also complicated the state’s ability to carry out executions.

Trail pursued legal challenges to his conviction and sentence, but his efforts were unsuccessful. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear his case in April 2026, leaving his death sentence in place.

His conviction followed a highly unusual trial. During court proceedings in 2019, Trail shouted that Boswell was innocent before cutting his own neck in front of the jury. He survived the incident, and the trial continued.

What Happened to Sydney Loofe?

Loofe was a 24-year-old hardware store employee living in Lincoln, Nebraska, when she connected with Boswell through Tinder in November 2017.

Boswell used the name “Audrey” on the dating app. The two women went on a date on November 14, followed by another meeting the next evening.

Loofe never returned home after their second date. When she failed to show up for work, her disappearance raised concerns among people who knew her, and authorities began searching for her.

Her remains were discovered on December 4, 2017, in garbage bags along rural roads in southeastern Nebraska. Investigators determined that her body had been dismembered, and the discovery led to a major criminal investigation.

Prosecutors argued that Boswell and Trail had planned to kill someone before Loofe entered their lives. They said Boswell used the dating app to lure Loofe to the apartment she shared with Trail in Wilber, Nebraska.

The couple’s movements, phone records and other physical evidence became important parts of the investigation. Both were ultimately convicted in separate trials.

How Were Boswell and Trail Connected to the Crime?

Boswell and Trail were living together when Loofe disappeared. Investigators traced the identity behind the “Audrey” dating profile to Boswell, helping direct attention toward the couple.

The prosecution presented evidence about the pair’s preparations and activities surrounding the date. Witnesses also described Trail’s claims about supernatural powers and his interest in controlling women.

Trail offered differing accounts of Loofe’s death during the investigation. At trial, the evidence supported the prosecution’s argument that the killing was planned rather than an accidental death.

Boswell’s defense maintained that Trail had manipulated her, but jurors found her responsible for the crimes charged.

The case drew national attention not only because of its brutality, but also because it raised concerns about the dangers people can face when meeting strangers through dating platforms.

The Case Returns to the Spotlight

The three-part Hulu docuseries Swipe Right on the Devil, released October 22, 2026, revisits Loofe’s murder and the investigation that followed. The series includes accounts from people connected to the case and examines the couple’s relationships with other women.

For Loofe’s family, the renewed attention brings the focus back to a young woman whose life ended after what appeared to be an ordinary online dating connection.

As of October 2026, Boswell remains imprisoned for life, while Trail remains on Nebraska’s death row. Although their sentences differ, both continue to face the consequences of convictions arising from Loofe’s 2017 killing.

Sources: PEOPLE