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Case Summary - Evelyn Boswell
On February 19, 2020 an Amber Alert was issued for 15 month old Evelyn Boswell in Tennessee. She had not been seen since December 26, 2019. Her disappearance was called in by her grandfather Tommy Boswell Sr.
Her mother would give multiple stories as to where she was and who she was with. The amber alert included a BMW driven by Megan Boswells mother and her boyfriend. The alert lists the car as stolen though since then it has come out that Megan was buying the car from her then Boyfriends family.
Megan would be arrested on charges of lying to police and after Evelyn's body was discovered in a shed on the family's property her charges were upgraded to include charges relating to Evelyn's death.
Timeline - Evelyn Boswell
February 18, 2020
The Tennessee Department of Children and Families contacts authorities to report they spoke with a man who stated he had not seen his granddaughter since December 2019. Her mother was being evasive as to where the only 15 month old toddler was located. Tommy Boswell Sr. made the call to Children's Services that led to authorities getting involved.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an Amber Alert for Evelyn Boswell the next day.
Tuesday February 25, 2020
Megan Boswell is arrested on 11 counts of false reporting and lying to investigators in the case of her missing daughter Evelyn Boswell.
March 6, 2020
Authorities announce the remains of Evelyn Boswell were found located in a shed on the families property.
She was found in the shed along with her belongings including the outfit she was reported to last be seen in.
Megan Boswell continues to spin stories while talking to law enforcement.
Evelyn's Law
In March of 2021, the Tennessee legislature passed what will be known as Evelyn's Law. It makes it a misdemeanor in Tennessee to flail to report your child missing.
It is currently on the Governor's desk where is expected to sign it into law.
On April 16, 2021, The Governor of Tennessee Signed into Law Evelyn Bowell's law, which makes it a misdemeanor to not report your minor child missing within 24 hours.