Prosecutors to announce plans for enhanced punishment for Megan Boswell on Jan. 22

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Megan Boswell, mother of deceased toddler Evelyn Boswell, appeared in court on Thursday afternoon.

District Attorney Barry Staubus asked the court for more time to announce plans for enhanced punishment regarding Boswell’s charges.

Megan Boswell’s next court date will be January 22nd.

The state is supposed to announce if they will seek the death penalty against Megan on this date.

— Kaylyn Kluck WJHL (@KaylynKluck) December 3, 2020

Judge Jim Goodwin set a date of Jan. 22 for the district attorney’s office to announce its plans for enhanced punishment.

Staubus stated that the rising COVID-19 cases in Sullivan County had played a role in slowing down the discovery and decision process.

Boswell’s attorney, Brad Sproles, will also update the court on the motion filed for a change of venue on Jan. 22.

COVID-19 and the large amount of evidence to review were cited as reasons for setting a later announcement date for Megan Boswell.

— Kaylyn Kluck WJHL (@KaylynKluck) December 3, 2020

Judge Goodwin also told Sproles he could share the results of the autopsy of Evelyn with Megan.

Brad Sproles asked for a copy of the discovery materials to give to Megan Boswell.

— Anslee Daniel WJHL (@Anslee_WJHL) December 3, 2020

You can watch News Channel 11’s live stream of the court appearance below:

Boswell has been charged with two counts of felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, and other charges.

She has pleaded not guilty to all 19 of the charges she faces.

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