Megan Boswell’s Trial: Key Evidence Emerges in Daughter’s Murder Case

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The trial of Megan Boswell, accused of murdering her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn Boswell, commenced on February 5, 2025. Boswell allegedly killed Evelyn in December 2019, with the child reported missing in February 2020. Evelyn’s remains were discovered the following month on family property in Sullivan County.

As the trial progressed, jurors were presented with crucial evidence that included text messages between Boswell and her boyfriend, Hunter Wood, which indicated concerning patterns before and during the discovery of Evelyn’s disappearance. The prosecution argued that Boswell misled Wood into believing Evelyn was safe with another individual, while indicating otherwise in later communications.

Forensic experts provided testimony on DNA evidence found on items near Evelyn’s body, including a trash can and a black bag. Fingerprints matching Boswell’s were identified on critical items linked to the case. Forensic scientist testified, “We found her print on the foil covering Evelyn’s face and on the trash bag.”

The day’s testimony included a heated cross-examination of Dr. Darinka Mileusnic-Polchan, the forensic pathologist who autopsied Evelyn. When asked whether she could conclusively determine if Evelyn was alive when she was wrapped in the blanket and foil, Dr. Mileusnic-Polchan replied, “The answer is no,” indicating other potential causes for her death.

On day seven of the trial, further investigations detailed the circumstances surrounding Evelyn’s death. The jury watched a recorded police interview where Boswell suggested her mother had taken Evelyn, a claim later proven unfounded. Boswell also expressed a desire to avoid appearing negligent, stating she did not report Evelyn missing to evade the label of a bad mother.

Tommy Boswell, Megan’s father, testified about his daughter’s unstable living conditions and her reluctance to care for Evelyn. Austin Feller, who cleaned the trailer where Boswell and Evelyn lived, described the squalid conditions, revealing, “There were dirty diapers stuck to the floor of the carpet.”

Other witnesses included former law enforcement officials who testified about the search for Evelyn. David Gratz, a former TBI agent, mentioned finding significant evidence in the shed on the property, including a stroller and other personal items belonging to Evelyn.

Megan’s defense attorney, Gene Scott, attempted to downplay the evidence presented, arguing that it did not directly implicate her in the murder and suggested that unintentional causes might explain Evelyn’s death.

The prosecution revealed a timeline of Boswell’s messaging activities, portraying her as increasingly evasive regarding Evelyn’s whereabouts leading up to the police investigation. Messages indicated her distress regarding custody situations with the child’s alleged father, Ethan Perry, which ultimately led to a lack of immediate action to report Evelyn missing.

Throughout the trial, the jury is sequestered, shielded from outside influence due to the case’s notoriety. The proceedings continue as jurors await additional witness testimonies and evidence presentations expected in the coming days.