A missing 15-month-old girl, a mother’s web of lies, and a community’s desperate search. Discover the tragic story of Evelyn Boswell, where secrets and deceit led to an unthinkable discovery, and explore the critical need for truth in cases of missing children.
Chapter Summary:
00:00 Introduction to Extinguished
00:31 The Case of Evelyn Boswell
01:35 Conflicting Stories and Inconsistencies
03:00 The Discovery of Human Remains
04:56 Lessons Learned from a Tragic Case
Featured Quotes:
- David McClam: “…the child whose disappearance was buried under months of lies had been there all along.”
- Ladonna Humphrey: “For months, Evelyn could have been found…maybe, just maybe, there could have been a different outcome.”
Behind the Story:
The Evelyn Boswell case highlights the devastating consequences of delayed reporting and dishonesty in missing persons investigations. The hosts examine how a mother’s false statements and shifting stories wasted precious time, ultimately leading to a tragic outcome that underscores the critical importance of immediate and truthful action when a child’s life is at stake.
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