Sullivan County, Tenn. — The trial of Megan Boswell, accused of murdering her 15-month-old daughter Evelyn Boswell, entered its sixth day on February 11, 2025, with tense moments in the courtroom as the prosecution presented digital evidence and forensic testimony.
Boswell is charged with the death of her daughter, who was reported missing in February 2020. The toddler’s remains were discovered the following month in a wooded area in Blountville, Tennessee. Prosecutors allege that Boswell killed her daughter in December 2019, but the child’s disappearance wasn’t reported until months later.
The court heard explosive testimony on day six, centered around digital conversations between Megan Boswell and Hunter Wood, a person of interest in the investigation. The messages, which were exchanged both before and during the investigation, depicted a mother trying to conceal her daughter’s disappearance. Boswell had allegedly told Wood that Evelyn was safe with another individual, but as the investigation unfolded and it became clear the child was missing, Wood’s messages showed increasing concern for Evelyn’s safety and well-being.
Forensic evidence also played a significant role in the trial. Scientists testified to the findings of DNA testing and fingerprint analysis, including a crucial discovery — Megan Boswell’s fingerprints were found on a foil covering Evelyn’s face, as well as on a black trash bag where her body had been concealed. These findings were presented as vital links between Boswell and the crime scene.
The testimony of the forensic pathologist, Dr. Darinka Mileusnic-Polschan, further complicated the case. Dr. Mileusnic-Polschan, who conducted the autopsy on Evelyn’s remains, was questioned by Boswell’s defense attorney, Gene Scott. Scott asked if it could be definitively concluded that Evelyn was alive or dead when placed in the blanket and tin foil found with her body. Dr. Mileusnic-Polschan replied, “No,” noting that there was no way to conclusively determine the child’s status at the time.
The exchange became heated as the defense attorney pressed for clearer answers. Judge Jim Goodwin had to step in, reminding Dr. Mileusnic-Polschan to provide straightforward yes-or-no responses or risk being held in contempt of court.
The proceedings will resume on February 12 at 9 a.m. as the trial continues to unfold. With both digital and forensic evidence pointing toward Boswell’s involvement in her daughter’s death, all eyes are on the courtroom as the case progresses toward a potential verdict.
The trial has already proven to be emotionally charged, and it’s expected that the coming days will bring further revelations as the prosecution and defense continue to present their cases.
More updates will follow as the trial advances.
