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

[PommyMommy]

AUG 15, 2024

Megan Boswell murder trial jury selection set for Dec., trial in Feb.

The Sullivan County woman is charged with murdering her 2-year-old daughter in 2022.

www.timesnews.net

The Megan Boswell murder case will stay in Sullivan County for now, with jury selection in December and a Feb. 3, 2025 trial date.

Criminal Court Judge James Goodwin ruled that jury selection in the four-year-old case involving the 2020 death of Evelyn Boswell will begin Dec. 16. He declined to grant a defense motion for a change of venue because of publicity around the case.

https://www.wjhl.com/search-for-evelyn/megan-boswell-appears-in-court-thursday/?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow

Goodwin told both parties on Thursday that before a change in venire is considered, an attempt must be made to find an impartial jury in Sullivan County first.

“I think that the process that we’re required to do is we have to attempt to pick a jury in Sullivan County before we make a ruling on whether or not we go to another county,” Goodwin said.

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 15, 2024

Megan Boswell appears in Sullivan County courtroom, jury selection discussed

Megan Boswell, the Sullivan County woman accused of murdering her toddler, Evelyn, appeared in court Thursday afternoon.

wcyb.com

The court has prepared a questionnaire and handed it out to a random jury panel to gauge the level of publicity. Both the state and defense have seen the results.

Boswell's next court date is November 1 at 1:30 p.m.

 

[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 11/01/2024 1:30 PM James F Goodwin

Megan Boswell Defendant Criminal Motions Hearing 08/15/2024 1:30 PM James F Goodwin Continuance Granted

link: Sullivan County - Criminal Case Detail

 

[PommyMommy]

Megan Boswell's legal team after Thursday's hearing​

Deputy District Attorney William Harper speaks after the Boswell hearing on Thursday​

 

[steeltowngirl]

Haven’t watch it myself yet, but a newer release.

 

[Niner]

Friday, November 1st:
*Status Hearing (@ 1:30pm 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 23) 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]. Sullivan County
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).
*Charged & arraigned (6/20/24) with 1 count of 1st degree felony murder-premeditated/intentional. Plead not guilty. DA is seeking a life sentence without parole. Sullivan County
Jury Selection set to begin on 12/16/24. Jurors could be sequestered.
Trial set to begin on 2/3/25. (expected to last 3 to 4 weeks).
Judge James F. Goodwin presiding. Sullivan County DA General Barry Staubus & William Harper. Defense attorneys Gene G. Scott, Jr. & C. Brad Sproles.
Court info from 2/20/20 thru 3/28/24 reference post #660 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nty-26-dec-2019-mom-arrested-9.524628/page-33
6/20/24 Update: Thursday's court date was an arraignment instead of the originally planned change of venue hearing. That's because the state opted to pursue a new murder charge on top of Boswell's previous two felony murder charges. "All I can tell you is it was based on additional evidence that we had that we obtained after the initial presentment – so we decided we would add an additional charge of first-degree murder premeditated," Sullivan County District Attorney General Barry Staubus said. The change of venue hearing has been reset for 8/15/24 & it will determine if Boswell's trial will be moved out of Sullivan County. Prosecutors said they believed a Sullivan County jury could still be impartial despite the notoriety surrounding the case. Prior to the hearing, Boswell was served with a new indictment charging her with first-degree murder. The new charge alleges Evelyn’s death was premeditated & intentional. The new count is in addition to her two previous felony murder charges. Boswell plead not guilty to the new charge at this arraignment.
8/15/24 Update: Judge James Goodwin said they will attempt to pick a jury for Boswell's trial in Sullivan County on 12/16/24. The defense previously filed a change of venue motion, due to the publicity surrounding the case. If a non-biased jury is unable to be found, the court will work on finding a similar-sized county outside of the area to pick a jury from. Criminal Court Judge James Goodwin declined to grant a defense motion for a change of venue because of publicity around the case. Sullivan County Deputy DA William Harper said he is confident they will be able to find a jury in Sullivan County. "We have deliberately not released a lot of information to you guys, to the general public & the goal was to be able to hopefully pick a jury in Sullivan County." The court will bring in 1,200 potential jurors for questioning in December. If chosen, the jurors could be sequestered for the trial which is expected to last a month. Boswell's next court date is 11/1/24 @ 1:30pm for status hearing. Her trial scheduled for 2/3/25.

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 1, 2024

https://www.wjhl.com/search-for-evelyn/megan-boswell-attends-hearing-ahead-of-trial/

Jury selection for the trial will begin on Dec. 16.

Megan Boswell appears in court for status hearing

Megan Boswell, the Sullivan County mother accused of murdering her toddler, Evelyn, appeared in court on Friday.

wcyb.com

They previously told us the court will bring in 1,200 potential jurors for questioning in December. If chosen, the jurors could be sequestered for the trial which is expected to last a month.

Her trial is scheduled for Feb. 3rd, 2025.

 

[Niner]

Thanks for that article @PommyMommy !

Docket update:

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 Jury Trial 12/16/2024 9:00 AM James F Goodwin [Jury Selection]

Megan Boswell Defendant Status Hearing 11/22/2024 9:00 AM James F Goodwin

Megan Boswell Defendant Status Hearing 11/01/2024 1:30 PM James F Goodwin Continuance Granted

link: Sullivan County - Criminal Case Detail

 

[Niner]

Friday, Nov. 22nd:
*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 23) 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]. Sullivan County
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).
*Charged & arraigned (6/20/24) with 1 count of 1st degree felony murder-premeditated/intentional. Plead not guilty. DA is seeking a life sentence without parole. Sullivan County
Jury Selection set to begin on 12/16/24. Jurors could be sequestered.
Trial set to begin on 2/3/25. (expected to last 3 to 4 weeks).
Judge James F. Goodwin presiding. Sullivan County DA General Barry Staubus & William Harper. Defense attorneys Gene G. Scott, Jr. & C. Brad Sproles.
Court info from 2/20/20 thru 6/20/24 reference post #666 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nty-26-dec-2019-mom-arrested-9.524628/page-34
8/15/24 Update: Judge James Goodwin said they will attempt to pick a jury for Boswell's trial in Sullivan County on 12/16/24. The defense previously filed a change of venue motion, due to the publicity surrounding the case. If a non-biased jury is unable to be found, the court will work on finding a similar-sized county outside of the area to pick a jury from. Criminal Court Judge James Goodwin declined to grant a defense motion for a change of venue because of publicity around the case. Sullivan County Deputy DA William Harper said he is confident they will be able to find a jury in Sullivan County. "We have deliberately not released a lot of information to you guys, to the general public & the goal was to be able to hopefully pick a jury in Sullivan County." The court will bring in 1,200 potential jurors for questioning in December. If chosen, the jurors could be sequestered for the trial which is expected to last a month. Boswell's next court date is 11/1/24 @ 1:30pm for status hearing. Her trial scheduled for 2/3/25.
11/1/24 Update: The State & defense have finalized their jury questionnaires for jury selection on 12/16/24. They previously told the court will bring in 1,200 potential jurors for questioning in December. If chosen, the jurors could be sequestered for the trial [starts on 2/3/24] which is expected to last a month. Status hearing was continued on 11/22/24 @ 9am.

 

[girlhasnoname]

trial is supposed to start 2/3/25

5 years for #Justice4Evelyn - Hard to believe it's been this long.

 

[PommyMommy]

I caught the tail end of this, just as she stood up and walked out in shackles, but the sound was terrible. Must have been a pretty quick hearing.

NOV 22, 2024

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/live-megan-boswell-appears-in-court-for-status-hearing/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=t.co

• Boswell appeared in court at 9 a.m.
• Jury questionnaires were finalized.
• Jury selection will begin on Dec. 16.

 

[Niner]

I caught the tail end of this, just as she stood up and walked out in shackles, but the sound was terrible. Must have been a pretty quick hearing.

NOV 22, 2024

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/live-megan-boswell-appears-in-court-for-status-hearing/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=t.co

• Boswell appeared in court at 9 a.m.
• Jury questionnaires were finalized.
• Jury selection will begin on Dec. 16.

I also have the jury will be sequestered. And thanks for the update!

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 22, 2024

Megan Boswell appears in court, jury questionnaire finalized

Megan Boswell, the woman accused of murdering her daughter Evelyn in 2020 in Sullivan County, appeared in court on Friday.

wcyb.com

December 4 is when the first panel of potential jurors is scheduled to be brought in. Another panel is scheduled for December 9. There are about 1,200 total potential jurors.

 

[Niner]

NOV 22, 2024

Megan Boswell appears in court, jury questionnaire finalized

Megan Boswell, the woman accused of murdering her daughter Evelyn in 2020 in Sullivan County, appeared in court on Friday.

wcyb.com

December 4 is when the first panel of potential jurors is scheduled to be brought in. Another panel is scheduled for December 9. There are about 1,200 total potential jurors.

Thank you for this. So do "we" all think the final potential jurors from these 2 hearings will come back on 12/16/24 - the day I have when jury selection is supposed to begin? Plus the court site says 12/16 also.

 

[PommyMommy]

Thank you for this. So do "we" all think the final potential jurors from these 2 hearings will come back on 12/16/24 - the day I have when jury selection is supposed to begin? Plus the court site says 12/16 also.

That's what it sounds like but I didn't hear those dates. The sound is awful, or is for me anyway. Linking the YouTube version and hoping someone else will have better luck.

The defense attorney also brought up a subpoena for someone who is out of state and in jail. I'm curious who that is but I don't think he mentioned the person's name.

https://www.wate.com/news/megan-boswell-jury-questionnaires-for-trial-finalized/

The questions will be given out at jury orientation in December.

 

[MamaSleuth5]

That's what it sounds like but I didn't hear those dates. The sound is awful, or is for me anyway. Linking the YouTube version and hoping someone else will have better luck.

The defense attorney also brought up a subpoena for someone who is out of state and in jail. I'm curious who that is but I don't think he mentioned the person's name.

https://www.wate.com/news/megan-boswell-jury-questionnaires-for-trial-finalized/

The questions will be given out at jury orientation in December.

Unfortunately the sound is awful for me too

JMO

 

[PommyMommy]

Unfortunately the sound is awful for me too

JMO

Thanks for trying!

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, Dec. 4th:
*Jury Selection set to begin (1st Panel) (@ 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 23) 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]. Sullivan County
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).
*Charged & arraigned (6/20/24) with 1 count of 1st degree felony murder-premeditated/intentional. Plead not guilty. DA is seeking a life sentence without parole. Sullivan County
Jury Selection [final] set to begin on 12/16/24. Jurors could be sequestered.
Trial set to begin on 2/3/25. (expected to last 3 to 4 weeks).
Judge James F. Goodwin presiding. Sullivan County DA General Barry Staubus & William Harper. Defense attorneys Gene G. Scott, Jr. & C. Brad Sproles.
Court info from 2/20/20 thru 8/13/24 reference post #669 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nty-26-dec-2019-mom-arrested-9.524628/page-34
11/1/24 Update: The State & defense have finalized their jury questionnaires for jury selection on 12/16/24. They previously told the court will bring in 1,200 potential jurors for questioning in December. If chosen, the jurors could be sequestered for the trial [starts on 2/3/24] which is expected to last a month. Status hearing was continued on 11/22/24 @ 9am.
11/22/24 Update: Jury questionnaires were finalized. 12/4/24 is when the first panel of potential jurors is scheduled to be brought in. Another panel is scheduled for 12/9/24. There are about 1,200 total potential jurors. Final jury selection on 12/16/24.

 

[girlhasnoname]

Wednesday, Dec. 4th:
*Jury Selection set to begin (1st Panel) (@ 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 23) 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]. Sullivan County
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).
*Charged & arraigned (6/20/24) with 1 count of 1st degree felony murder-premeditated/intentional. Plead not guilty. DA is seeking a life sentence without parole. Sullivan County
Jury Selection [final] set to begin on 12/16/24. Jurors could be sequestered.
Trial set to begin on 2/3/25. (expected to last 3 to 4 weeks).
Judge James F. Goodwin presiding. Sullivan County DA General Barry Staubus & William Harper. Defense attorneys Gene G. Scott, Jr. & C. Brad Sproles.
Court info from 2/20/20 thru 8/13/24 reference post #669 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nty-26-dec-2019-mom-arrested-9.524628/page-34
11/1/24 Update: The State & defense have finalized their jury questionnaires for jury selection on 12/16/24. They previously told the court will bring in 1,200 potential jurors for questioning in December. If chosen, the jurors could be sequestered for the trial [starts on 2/3/24] which is expected to last a month. Status hearing was continued on 11/22/24 @ 9am.
11/22/24 Update: Jury questionnaires were finalized. 12/4/24 is when the first panel of potential jurors is scheduled to be brought in. Another panel is scheduled for 12/9/24. There are about 1,200 total potential jurors. Final jury selection on 12/16/24.

It's great to finally see some progress with this case. It's hard to believe it's been almost five years since little Evelyn went missing and was found murdered on family property.

#Justice4Evelyn

 

[Niner]

Monday, Dec. 9th:
*Jury Selection set to begin (2nd Panel) (@ 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 23) 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]. Sullivan County
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).
*Charged & arraigned (6/20/24) with 1 count of 1st degree felony murder-premeditated/intentional. Plead not guilty. DA is seeking a life sentence without parole. Sullivan County
Final Jury Selection set to begin on 12/16/24. Jurors could be sequestered.
Trial set to begin on 2/3/25. (expected to last 3 to 4 weeks).
Judge James F. Goodwin presiding. Sullivan County DA General Barry Staubus & William Harper. Defense attorneys Gene G. Scott, Jr. & C. Brad Sproles.
Court info from 2/20/20 thru 11/1/24 reference post #678 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...nty-26-dec-2019-mom-arrested-9.524628/page-34
11/22/24 Update: Jury questionnaires were finalized. 12/4/24 is when the first panel of potential jurors is scheduled to be brought in. Another panel is scheduled for 12/9/24. There are about 1,200 total potential jurors. Final jury selection on 12/16/24.
12/4/24 Update: No info on 12/4/24 first panel of potential jurors. Another panel is scheduled on 12/9/24.