FEB 26, 2020
Warrant: Evelyn Boswell's mother lied about missing girl when first questioned
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A Sullivan County Sheriff's Office detective, along with a Tennessee Department of Children's Services case worker, were the first to make contact with Megan Boswell on Feb. 18 — the day before an Amber Alert was issued for the girl.
The mother, who is Evelyn's sole legal guardian, claimed the child was with her father, Ethan Perry, according to an arrest affidavit.
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"Throughout the investigation, it was determined that Megan Boswell made the false statement to law enforcement in response to a legitimate inquiry by law enforcement concerning a material fact about an offense or with the intent to hinder law enforcement from locating Evelyn Boswell," the arrest warrant states.
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Police have described the girl’s disappearance as a confounding case filled with conflicting and confusing information. ...
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