EVELYN BOSWELL: Tennessee vs. Megan Boswell for 2019 murder of daughter

View: https://twitter.com/MissingKids/status/1230223213164187649

EVELYN BOSWELL: Missing from Blountville, TN since 26 Dec 2019 - Age 1

According to the TBI, Evelyn Boswell was reportedly last seen on December 26, 2019. She was not reported as a missing child until February 18.

www.crimewatchers.net

 

[Imamazed]

I am so glad they finally charged the mother for Evelyn's murder.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

A CLOSER LOOK: Megan Boswell faces 19 charges, including 2 counts felony murder

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Sullivan County grand jury indicted the mother of deceased toddler Evelyn Boswell on multiple charges, including felony murder. The presentment from the grand ju…

www.wjhl.com

A CLOSER LOOK: Megan Boswell faces 19 charges, including 2 counts felony murder

A Sullivan County grand jury indicted the mother of deceased toddler Evelyn Boswell on multiple charges, including felony murder.

The presentment from the grand jury lists the first murder charge is due to aggravated child abuse and the second is connected to aggravated child neglect.

No further details were released on those murder counts.

Indictment documents show a count of aggravated child abuse accusing Megan Boswell of intentionally inflicting serious bodily harm on baby Evelyn.

The fourth count listed on Boswell’s indictment was aggravated child neglect, indicating that she neglected baby Evelyn, resulting in serious injury.

The grand jury charged Megan Boswell with one count of tampering with evidence.

Boswell was also charged with 12 counts of false reports.

She reportedly lied to investigators, saying the baby was with Evelyn’s father, Ethan Perry.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Megan Boswell pleads not guilty to murder of her daughter

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Megan Boswell pleaded not guilty Friday to the murder of her daughter, baby Evelyn Boswell. Megan Boswell's attorney Brad Sproles filed a motion for a change of venue, and clarification on her aggravated child abuse and aggravated child neglect charges. "The state...

wcyb.com

Megan Boswell pleads not guilty to murder of her daughter

Megan Boswell pleaded not guilty Friday to the murder of her daughter, baby Evelyn Boswell.

Megan Boswell's attorney has filed a motion for a change of venue.

The next hearing date has been set for December 3.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Wow that is a ton of charges. I have to admit I am pretty unfamiliar with grand juries and never lived anywhere that uses them much if at all--I do know it sometimes seems to explain the length of time it seems to take to see charges.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Enhanced sentence possible in Megan Boswell case

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Sullivan County’s district attorney general said Friday he is considering an enhanced sentence — which includes the possibility of the death penalty — for the woman charged

swvatoday.com

Enhanced sentence possible in Megan Boswell case

Sullivan County’s district attorney general said Friday he is considering an enhanced sentence — which includes the possibility of the death penalty — for the woman charged with murder in the death of her daughter.

During an arraignment hearing in Blountville on Friday, DAG Barry Staubus said no decision has been made on which sentence he will seek for Megan Boswell, 19, who pleaded not guilty to killing her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn Mae Boswell.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Group of mothers creating "comfort bags" in honor of Evelyn Boswell

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn-- A group of mothers, who call themselves "Evelyn's Army" are now creating comfort bags to help children involved in domestic violence situations. The group formed back in February, when 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell was reported missing. Evelyn's remains were later found on...

wcyb.com

Group of mothers creating "comfort bags" in honor of Evelyn Boswell

A group of mothers, who call themselves "Evelyn's Army" are now creating comfort bags to help children involved in domestic violence situations.

The group formed back in February, when 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell was reported missing. Evelyn's remains were later found on Boswell family property in March.

"After she was found we decided we wanted to keep her memory alive," said member of Evelyn's Army, Kandis Crook.

Evelyn's Army organized prayer vigils for Evelyn, and donated food to officers who were working on the investigation.

Now, the group is putting together comfort bags filled with toys, coloring books, crayons, and a handwritten notes to give to the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and Bluff City Police Department.

The bags are meant to bring some comfort to children involved in scary situations.

"We want to continue honoring her name in some way, and to make it not such a negative thing," said member, Amber Rogers. "We want to bring positivity to Evelyn's name, as opposed to the horrible things that happened to her. We don't want her to live in that shadow forever. We want to bring a lot of light to Evelyn Boswell."

The group hopes police officers will keep the bags in their cruisers, and give them to children on domestic violence calls.

"Something as simple as a coloring book, and some crayons, or a snack even can make that situation a whole lot better," said member, Olivia Wilson.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Sounds like Caylee's Law.

Lawmakers hope to give legacy to Evelyn Boswell through “Evelyn’s Law”

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)- When the AMBER Alert for Sullivan County toddler Evelyn Boswell was issued, there was one big question: Why did it take so long for someone to report her missing? In missin…

www.wjhl.com

Lawmakers hope to give legacy to Evelyn Boswell through “Evelyn’s Law”​

When the AMBER Alert for Sullivan County toddler Evelyn Boswell was issued, there was one big question: Why did it take so long for someone to report her missing?

In missing persons investigations, police always stress that time is of the essence. When Boswell was reported missing, authorities had almost two months of lost time. State lawmakers from Sullivan County say they want to be sure no community has to go through this again.

“Myself, Representative Bud Hulsey and spearheading was Representative Timothy Hill, met with [Sheriff Jeff Cassidy] and talked with him and said ‘What can we do to help you in situations like this? What can we do to provide you with some kind of tool to make sure that this doesn’t happen to somebody else?'” said District 1 State Representative John Crawford.

While everyone is considered to be a “mandatory reporter” in Tennessee if they believe a child is in danger, there is no law about when it should be reported. Last legislative session, ‘Evelyn’s Law’ was introduced. It is a law that, if passed, would require parents or guardians to report a missing child within 48 hours.

“If you do not do that within 48 hours, you have committed a Class A Misdemeanor, which is a jailable misdemeanor,” said District 2 State Representative Bud Hulsey. “As a result of that or because you did not report it and that child ends up with grave danger or death, it bumps it to a felony for not reporting.”

 

[GrandmaBear]

Sounds like Caylee's Law.

Lawmakers hope to give legacy to Evelyn Boswell through “Evelyn’s Law”

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)- When the AMBER Alert for Sullivan County toddler Evelyn Boswell was issued, there was one big question: Why did it take so long for someone to report her missing? In missin…

www.wjhl.com

Lawmakers hope to give legacy to Evelyn Boswell through “Evelyn’s Law”​

When the AMBER Alert for Sullivan County toddler Evelyn Boswell was issued, there was one big question: Why did it take so long for someone to report her missing?

In missing persons investigations, police always stress that time is of the essence. When Boswell was reported missing, authorities had almost two months of lost time. State lawmakers from Sullivan County say they want to be sure no community has to go through this again.

“Myself, Representative Bud Hulsey and spearheading was Representative Timothy Hill, met with [Sheriff Jeff Cassidy] and talked with him and said ‘What can we do to help you in situations like this? What can we do to provide you with some kind of tool to make sure that this doesn’t happen to somebody else?'” said District 1 State Representative John Crawford.

While everyone is considered to be a “mandatory reporter” in Tennessee if they believe a child is in danger, there is no law about when it should be reported. Last legislative session, ‘Evelyn’s Law’ was introduced. It is a law that, if passed, would require parents or guardians to report a missing child within 48 hours.

“If you do not do that within 48 hours, you have committed a Class A Misdemeanor, which is a jailable misdemeanor,” said District 2 State Representative Bud Hulsey. “As a result of that or because you did not report it and that child ends up with grave danger or death, it bumps it to a felony for not reporting.”

This law and case brings to mind for me Amiah in Indy as well. It was well after her mother last saw her before she was reported missing and even then it seemed to come about because of a call over a fight with a bf and it was not even the reason for LE being called.

It also brings to mind Vallow/Daybell. Maybe it should extend to if you can't verify where the children are you have custody of when there is serious question...

Normally, I am not in favor of more regulation but this one, if done right, I don't disagree with.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Will Evelyn Boswell's teen mom face the death penalty? Prosecutors are still undecided

Prosecutors say they are not yet ready to announce whether they will seek the death penalty in the death of 15-month-old Evelyn Mae Boswell.

www.knoxnews.com

Will Evelyn Boswell's teen mom face the death penalty? Prosecutors are still undecided​

Prosecutors say they are not yet ready to announce whether they will seek the death penalty in the case of 15-month-old Evelyn Mae Boswell, whose body was found earlier this year.

Sullivan County District Attorney General Barry Staubus had been expected to announce on Thursday whether he and Assistant District Attorney General Teresa Nelson would seek capital punishment in the case.

But Staubus told Sullivan County Criminal Court Judge James Goodwin at a brief hearing that prosecutors weren't ready to say.

"The focus has been on discovery," Staubus said about the process of providing evidence to the defense.

 

[Mel70]

Will Evelyn Boswell's teen mom face the death penalty? Prosecutors are still undecided

Prosecutors say they are not yet ready to announce whether they will seek the death penalty in the death of 15-month-old Evelyn Mae Boswell.

www.knoxnews.com

Will Evelyn Boswell's teen mom face the death penalty? Prosecutors are still undecided​

Prosecutors say they are not yet ready to announce whether they will seek the death penalty in the case of 15-month-old Evelyn Mae Boswell, whose body was found earlier this year.

Sullivan County District Attorney General Barry Staubus had been expected to announce on Thursday whether he and Assistant District Attorney General Teresa Nelson would seek capital punishment in the case.

But Staubus told Sullivan County Criminal Court Judge James Goodwin at a brief hearing that prosecutors weren't ready to say.

"The focus has been on discovery," Staubus said about the process of providing evidence to the defense.

I vote YES!

 

[kdg411]

DA won't seek death penalty in trial of Megan Boswell, charged with killing her daughter Evelyn

Boswell has been charged with the murder of her 1-year-old daughter, Evelyn Boswell.

www.wbir.com

 

[GrandmaBear]

This has a link to today's hearing. It was a bit over six minutes long. No death penalty involved, just life imprisonment. Megan seems to pay close attention to it all.

Prosecutors to seek life imprisonment without parole for Megan Boswell

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Sullivan County District Attorney General’s office stated Friday in court that they would be seeking a sentence of life imprisonment without parole should Megan …

www.wjhl.com

 

[RoundPeg]

Tennessee legislators propose "Evelyn Boswell's Law" requiring parents to report missing children

The bill was introduced in the previous General Assembly but was stalled in Congress.

www.whas11.com

 

[Kimster]

Tennessee legislators propose "Evelyn Boswell's Law" requiring parents to report missing children

The bill was introduced in the previous General Assembly but was stalled in Congress.

www.whas11.com

This is a good law! I wish it was a federal law, actually.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Good news. It's a start. It's a tool.

Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Named for Slain Toddler Who 'Captured Your Heart'

If signed into law, the measure known as "Evelyn Boswell's Law" would require parents or legal guardians to notify a law enforcement agency or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation within 24 hours of the disappearance of a child ages 12 or under

people.com

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Gov. Lee signs Evelyn Boswell’s Law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday that he has signed Evelyn Boswell’s Law. The law requires parents to report a child missing within 24 hours if the child is 12 years o…

www.wjhl.com

Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday that he has signed Evelyn Boswell’s Law.

The law requires parents to report a child missing within 24 hours if the child is 12 years of age or younger. Those who don’t could face a misdemeanor charge.

The law will go into effect July 1.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Megan Boswell’s attorney does not expect trial to take place in 2021

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The mother of deceased Sullivan County toddler Evelyn Boswell has been scheduled to appear in court next on September 30. Megan Boswell appeared over video for…

www.wjhl.com

Megan Boswell’s attorney does not expect trial to take place in 2021​

The mother of deceased Sullivan County toddler Evelyn Boswell has been scheduled to appear in court next on September 30.


Attorneys are still awaiting analysis of two pieces of forensic evidence from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. However, both Boswell’s attorney, Brad Sproles, and state prosecutors would not say exactly what those pieces of evidence are.

“There’s just a tremendous caseload that the TBI has of crime, analysis, forensic analysis that they do. And probably COVID probably affected it as well,” said Sullivan County District Attorney General Barry Staubus.

Sproles told News Channel 11 that he could possibly still file additional motions at the September hearing.

Sproles said if the case against Boswell goes to trial, he would not expect a trial date before 2022.

“I would expect it’s probably going to be some time next year. I don’t expect it to be tried this year,” he said.

 

[kdg411]

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Evelyn Boswell's Law takes effect Thursday; requires parents to report missing child within 24 hours

The law is named in honor of Evelyn Boswell, the Sullivan County toddler who was reported missing in February – even though she hadn’t been seen since December.

www.newschannel5.com

Evelyn Boswell's Law takes effect Thursday; requires parents to report missing child within 24 hours​

A new Tennessee law taking effect this week will require parents to report their child's disappearance within 24 hours of determining that the child is missing. It applies to children 12 years or younger.

The law is named in honor of Evelyn Boswell, the Sullivan County toddler who was reported missing in February – even though she hadn’t been seen since December.