A forensic pathologist testified Friday in Sullivan County that she believes Evelyn Boswell died from asphyxia.

Dr. Darinka Mileusnic-Polchan was called by the state to testify, and believes that Evelyn died by asphyxia with 4 different mechanisms present. It is believed that Evelyn was upside down in a trash can and suffocated by a blanket and aluminum foil.

Special agent Brian Fraley with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation testified regarding when Evelyn's remains were found. He testified that when authorities opened a playhouse door on the Boswell family property, there was a trash can and trash bag with Evelyn's body inside.

Megan Boswell told Judge James Goodwin that she wanted a new attorney as she and defense attorney Brad Sproles had differences of opinion.

"I'm not trying to give up the plan for my defense, but there are witnesses and things I feel like need to be done that we are having differences on," Boswell said.

Judge Goodwin denied that motion, but instructed Sproles to tell the court if they continue to have problems.

Graphic details of Evelyn's death were also brought up during the motions hearing on Friday. Dr. Darinka Mileusnic-Polchan testified that the blanket wrapped around Evelyn's neck was so tight it caused indentions on her face.

Judge Goodwin ultimately ruled around half of the photos in question would be allowed during trial. One of the photos allowed will also be shown to a jury in black and white, instead of color.

The decision did not come as a surprise to Megan's attorney, Brad Sproles.

"I kind of thought that's where the judge would end up," he said. "Omitting about half of the ones we objected to, and ruling in our favor in about half...some were clearly graphic, even the pathologist said they were disturbing."

Megan looked at the photos for the first time during a short recess during the hearing.

"She was upset, no question, and I think anybody would be," he said. "The pictures we went through are very graphic and very disturbing."

In the meantime, Sproles said that he and Megan will continue to work through their issues, in time for her next court hearing.

"She's always been very respectful to me, and I think I have to her too....but we had a disagreement and I think we both will work hard and if we can't rectify that, then we will bring it back to the court's attention," he said.

Boswell will be back in court on December 16, 2022, where a hearing is scheduled to take up a change of venue motion.

Her trial is expected to take place in February 2023.