Found Deceased TN - Evelyn Boswell, 15 months, Sullivan County, 26 DEC 2019 *MOM ARRESTED* #9

[PommyMommy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1649399756446113795

APR 21, 2023

Hearing held for Megan Boswell in Sullivan County

The woman accused in the murder of murder of Evelyn Boswell was back in court Friday morning.

wcyb.com

During Friday's hearing, Scott asked for additional time to "come up to speed on the case." District Attorney Barry Staubus had no objections. A new court date was set for August 4 at 9:00 a.m.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 21, 2023

Judge rejects Boswell motion to wear street clothes in court

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — A judge Friday rejected a motion to allow Megan Boswell to wear street clothes in court.

heraldcourier.com

A judge Friday rejected a motion to allow Megan Boswell to wear street clothes in court.

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"He [Goodwin] filed a written order denying our motion. I don't agree with that decision. There is no other case I can remember in Sullivan County that has had this kind of media attention," Scott said after the hearing. "We'll explore our options whether we can appeal that order."

In the order the judged noted no jury has been selected, Boswell shouldn't be treated differently than any other jail inmate and the defense failed to cite any case or statute regarding the request.

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After the hearing Scott, said the amount of information in this case is substantial.

"In this day and age there is so much with cell phone downloads and social media that you have to go through. Twenty years ago, if you tried a murder case, you might have some autopsy photos and a few witness statements and that was it," Scott said. "Now you have hundreds and hundreds of pages of cell phone downloads and social media information. It's just a lot to go through."

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[PommyMommy]

APR 21, 2023

Judge denies Boswell’s request to wear street clothes, next appearance set

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect information from Boswell’s appearance in court on April 21. BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Megan Boswell, the Sullivan County mother c…

www.wjhl.com

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On Friday, Judge James Goodwin listed the following reasons to deny the previous request by Boswell’s legal team for her to wear civilian clothes.

• “The state points out correctly that no jury has been selected to hear this case at this time and any prejudice that might arise can be fleshed out during voir dire.”
• “This Court does not find that this defendant [Boswell] should be treated any differently than any other inmate in the Sullivan County Jail.”
• “The defense has not provided any case or statute that specifically requires the relief [request] sought.”

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Staubus agreed with Goodwin’s ruling on Boswell’s clothing.

“We had opposed that motion ...” Staubus said. “We also anticipate the judge is going to make a ruling on the earlier motion to sever the other charges from the murder charges and the child abuse cases. The judge said he’s going to rule on that shortly so we expect that he will release a ruling probably in the next week or two.”

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[Seattle1]

What is the defense afraid of -- tainting the jury pool if MB is not allowed to dress out for status hearings? Get over it MB. Your daughter didn't get to be put to rest in clean clothes. MOO

 

[Niner]

APR 21, 2023

Judge denies Boswell’s request to wear street clothes, next appearance set

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect information from Boswell’s appearance in court on April 21. BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Megan Boswell, the Sullivan County mother c…

www.wjhl.com

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On Friday, Judge James Goodwin listed the following reasons to deny the previous request by Boswell’s legal team for her to wear civilian clothes.

• “The state points out correctly that no jury has been selected to hear this case at this time and any prejudice that might arise can be fleshed out during voir dire.”
• “This Court does not find that this defendant [Boswell] should be treated any differently than any other inmate in the Sullivan County Jail.”
• “The defense has not provided any case or statute that specifically requires the relief [request] sought.”

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Staubus agreed with Goodwin’s ruling on Boswell’s clothing.

“We had opposed that motion ...” Staubus said. “We also anticipate the judge is going to make a ruling on the earlier motion to sever the other charges from the murder charges and the child abuse cases. The judge said he’s going to rule on that shortly so we expect that he will release a ruling probably in the next week or two.”

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from the article:

During a brief Friday morning hearing, Circuit Judge James Goodwin also set an Aug. 3 hearing ...


and per the court site:

Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Megan Boswell Defendant Jury Trial 02/03/2025 8:30 AM James F Goodwin

Megan Boswell Defendant Status Hearing 08/04/2023 9:00 AM James F Goodwin

Megan Boswell Defendant Status Hearing 04/21/2023 9:00 AM James F Goodwin Continuance Granted

link: Sullivan County - Criminal Case Detail


I will go with the court site date...

 

[Niner]

Friday, August 4th:
*Status Hearing (@ 9am ET) - TN – Evelyn Mae Boswell (15 mos. DOB 11/21/18) (last seen Dec. 10 or 11, 2019 by babysitter, Blountville, Sullivan County, reported missing Feb. 18, 2020 by State of Tenn. Dept. Child Services; Evelyn’s remains were found on Mar. 6, 2020 at a family member’s property at the 500 block of Muddy Creek Road in Sullivan County; officially id’d Mar. 11, 2020). *Megan “Maggie” Boswell (18/now 22) aka Maggie Wood aka Megan Nicole Kys “mother” arrested & originally charged (2/25/20) with 1 count of false reporting. Bond set at $25K. Bond increased (3/9/20) to $150K. [see below for re-charges].
Indicted (5/18/20) & originally charged (5/28/20) with 11 counts of false reporting. Plead not guilty. Bond stays set at $150K. [see below re re-charges].
Re-Charged & indicted (8/19/20) & arraigned (8/28/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated child abuse & neglect, 1 count of tampering with evidence, 12 counts of false reporting, 1 count of abuse of a corpse & 1 count of failure to report a death suspicious, unusual, or unnatural circumstances. Plead not guilty. $1M bond. Bond reduction denied (12/3/21).
Trial set to begin on 2/3/25. (expected to last 3 to 4 weeks).
Court info from 2/20/20 thru 12/61/22 reference post #616 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nty-26-dec-2019-mom-arrested-9.524628/page-31
12/14/22 Update: Defense attorney Gene Scott said he plans to file new motions, including a recent motion to allow Boswell to wear civilian clothes inside the courtroom, instead of her inmate jumpsuit. He said they also plan to ask for a change of venue. Motions hearing on 12/16/22 was cancelled. Next status hearing on 4/21/23. And since she received a new attorney, trial has been moved to 2/3/25.
4/21/23 Update: Circuit Judge James Goodwin denied a motion to allow Boswell to wear street clothes in court. In the order the Judge noted no jury has been selected, Boswell shouldn't be treated differently than any other jail inmate & the defense failed to cite any case or statute regarding the request. DA General Barry Staubus said “We also anticipate the judge is going to make a ruling on the earlier motion to sever the other charges from the murder charges & the child abuse cases. The judge said he’s going to rule on that shortly so we expect that he will release a ruling probably in the next week or two.” Defense asks for more time, suggested setting another status date in a couple of months. Judge sets 8/4/23 @ 9am for status hearing.

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 4, 2023

‘We think we have a good defense to put forward’ | Megan Boswell appears in court, next appearance set

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Megan Boswell, the Sullivan County mother charged with murdering her toddler daughter, appeared in court on Friday. No motions were heard at Friday’s status …

www.wjhl.com

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On April 21, Judge James Goodwin denied a request by Boswell’s legal team for her to wear civilian clothes.

In a September 2022 hearing, Goodwin denied Boswell’s request for a new attorney citing a “difference of opinions” with her court-appointed attorney, Brad Sproles. In that same appearance, a pathologist testified that Evelyn died of asphyxiation.

The trial is set to begin in February 2025.

 

[PommyMommy]

HAPPENING NOW: Megan Boswell, the Sullivan county mother accused of murdering her toddler appears in Sullivan Co. court for status hearing @news5wcyb

https://twitter.com/x/status/1687448950196801536

 

[PommyMommy]

Megan boswell appeared in court for a status hearing this morning.

The next hearing is set for Nov. 3.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1687449266397093888

Megan Boswell, the woman accused of killing her daughter, Evelyn Boswell, made a brief court appearance in Sullivan County Friday morning. Her next court date was set for November 3.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1687451895961419776

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 4, 2023

‘We think we have a good defense to put forward’ | Megan Boswell appears in court, next appearance set

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Megan Boswell, the Sullivan County mother charged with murdering her toddler daughter, appeared in court on Friday. No motions were heard at Friday’s status …

www.wjhl.com

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No motions were heard at Friday’s status hearing, and Boswell’s next appearance is set for Nov. 3.

“Today was really just about status,” said Gene Scott, Boswell’s defense attorney. “We’re really just continuing to ask for certain discovery documents and going through the discovery, which was quite large in the case. It was really just more about the court making sure everything is kept on track so we can make that trial date in February 2025.”

Sullivan County District Attorney General Barry Staubus told News Channel 11 they’re in the process of making sure the defense attorney, Scott, gets all the materials Boswell’s previous attorney had.

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“We think we have a good defense to put forward. I’m not comfortable discussing the details of that right now. We think once everything is told, it will put this case in a totally different light,” said Scott.

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[Niner]

Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Megan Boswell Defendant Jury Trial 02/03/2025 8:30 AM James F Goodwin

Megan Boswell Defendant Status Hearing 11/03/2023 9:00 AM James F Goodwin

Megan Boswell Defendant Status Hearing 08/04/2023 9:00 AM James F Goodwin Continuance Granted

link: Sullivan County - Criminal Case Detail

 

[Niner]

Friday, November 3rd:
*Status Hearing (@ 9am ET) - TN – Evelyn Mae Boswell (15 mos. DOB 11/21/18) (last seen Dec. 10 or 11, 2019 by babysitter, Blountville, Sullivan County, reported missing Feb. 18, 2020 by State of Tenn. Dept. Child Services; Evelyn’s remains were found on Mar. 6, 2020 at a family member’s property at the 500 block of Muddy Creek Road in Sullivan County; officially id’d Mar. 11, 2020). *Megan “Maggie” Boswell (18/now 22) aka Maggie Wood aka Megan Nicole Kys “mother” arrested & originally charged (2/25/20) with 1 count of false reporting. Bond set at $25K. Bond increased (3/9/20) to $150K. [see below for re-charges].
Indicted (5/18/20) & originally charged (5/28/20) with 11 counts of false reporting. Plead not guilty. Bond stays set at $150K. [see below re re-charges].
Re-Charged & indicted (8/19/20) & arraigned (8/28/20) with 2 counts of 1st degree felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated child abuse & neglect, 1 count of tampering with evidence, 12 counts of false reporting, 1 count of abuse of a corpse & 1 count of failure to report a death suspicious, unusual, or unnatural circumstances. Plead not guilty. $1M bond. Bond reduction denied (12/3/21).
Trial set to begin on 2/3/25. (expected to last 3 to 4 weeks).
Court info from 2/20/20 thru 12/14/22 reference post #628 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nty-26-dec-2019-mom-arrested-9.524628/page-31
4/21/23 Update: Circuit Judge James Goodwin denied a motion to allow Boswell to wear street clothes in court. In the order the Judge noted no jury has been selected, Boswell shouldn't be treated differently than any other jail inmate & the defense failed to cite any case or statute regarding the request. DA General Barry Staubus said “We also anticipate the judge is going to make a ruling on the earlier motion to sever the other charges from the murder charges & the child abuse cases. The judge said he’s going to rule on that shortly so we expect that he will release a ruling probably in the next week or two.” Defense asks for more time, suggested setting another status date in a couple of months. Judge sets 8/4/23 @ 9am for status hearing.
8/4/23 Update: Boswell made a brief court appearance in Sullivan County Friday morning. No motions were heard at Friday’s status hearing. Next status hearing on 11/3/23 @ 9am.

 

[iQuill]

Any news on the outcome of today's hearing?

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 3, 2023

Megan Boswell makes brief court appearance, new motions expected to be filed in January

The Sullivan County mother accused of killing her child, made an appearance in court on Friday. Megan Boswell is awaiting trial in the death of her daughter, Ev

wcyb.com

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The latest hearing for Megan Boswell lasted just a few minutes.

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"We are in the process of getting motions ready to file soon," said Gene Scott, the attorney representing Megan Boswell. "Substantive motions that will, I think, shed light on new issues in the case and kind of have it in better posture to go to trial."

Scott says he plans to file those motions in January.

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Boswell's next court appearance, for the motions hearing, is set for March 28 at 1:30 p.m.

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 3, 2023

Megan Boswell appears in court​

 

[NeverPersonal]

is there a good summary of the evidence against the mom somewhere?
i initially felt incredibly suspicious of megan's mom and her bf

 

[PommyMommy]

is there a good summary of the evidence against the mom somewhere?
i initially felt incredibly suspicious of megan's mom and her bf

Link to the media thread below. Megan's arrest starts at page 8.

TN - Evelyn Boswell, 15 months, Sullivan County, 26 DEC 2019 *MEDIA,MAPS,TIMELINE* NO DISCUSSION

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Twitter UPDATE: The mother of baby Evelyn has been taken into custody. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has charged Megan Boswell with False Reporting. Evelyn is still missing, and the #TNAMBERALERT remains active. Have information? Call 1-800-TBI-FIND...

www.websleuths.com

 

[Dhighsmith]

Justice appears to be on the slow train, Turtle Express.

For some reason whenever notified of an update on this case, I always think of Taylor Rose Williams, partial remains located in rural Alabama, which area was near the hometown of Mother. Her Mother, Brianna Williams, a Navy Petty Officer NAS Jax (Jacksonville, FL) at the time eventually plead Guilty for the death of Taylor Rose. That decision left lots of unanswered questions, which in my opinion was the driving force behind the Guilty plea. The Prosecution had strong case including cell data and DNA evidence and the Defense really had no case for reasonable doubt. I personally don’t think BW wanted a trial for the facts to be disclosed to the public. I somewhat think that the similar might, just might occur with Megan Boswell except I suspect MB may attempt to once again claim her Mother is responsible or possibly someone else even sadly her Dad.

JMO, MB appears to be a massive manipulator and lacks the ability to tell the truth, similar to Brianna Williams.

Two sweet babies selfishly gone too soon by the people who were responsible for ensuring their care and protection. These mothers were blessed to have these innocent children but the little girls were failed by their mothers.

Just my opinion.

 

[Niner]

Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Megan Boswell Defendant Jury Trial 02/03/2025 8:30 AM James F Goodwin

Megan Boswell Defendant Criminal Motions Hearing 03/28/2024 1:30 PM James F Goodwin

Megan Boswell Defendant Status Hearing 11/03/2023 9:00 AM James F Goodwin
Granted

link: Sullivan County - Criminal Case Detail

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 27, 2024

Megan Boswell to appear before a judge on Thursday

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Megan Boswell will appear before Judge Jim Goodwin on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Gene Scott, Boswell’s court-appointed attorney, told News Channel 11 that the appea…

www.wjhl.com

Megan Boswell will appear before Judge Jim Goodwin on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Gene Scott, Boswell’s court-appointed attorney, told News Channel 11 that the appearance would be quick. He hopes to discuss a possible change in the venue motion filed by her former attorney.

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