Arraignment delayed for Edmonds man accused in massage business attack

Colin Frederick Boswell, 48, had his arraignment postponed after attorneys expressed doubts about his competency to stand trial for the violent assault of two female employees at Eva Spa Massage in Edmonds on September 7. The charges against him include two counts of attempted murder, two counts of unlawful imprisonment, and one count of attempted burglary. Victims of the assault sustained severe injuries, including facial lacerations, and required hospitalization; one victim even lost consciousness. The Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that a competency evaluation is underway, which will delay the arraignment until further notice. Judge Millie M.

Judge indicated that interviews with Boswell raised concerns about his mental state. Boswell currently remains in custody at Snohomish County Jail, with bail set at $1 million. This case highlights ongoing issues related to mental health evaluations in the judicial process, especially in violent crime cases. Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, as it impacts community safety and the judicial response to violent incidents.