Episode
MURDERED: The Powell Family
46:35
Published: Mon Oct 01 2018
Description
During a blizzard in December 6, 2009 Josh Powell Claims to have taken his two young sons, ages 2 and 4, camping. When he returned home he finds friends and family frantically searching for them. They're all relieved when he and the boys arrive safely. But where is Susan? Josh becomes a prime suspect in her disappearance but when the system fails to prove a case against him and protect his kids he turns on them and kills them in an unimaginably brutal fashion. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Sources for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-powell-family/
Chapters
The social worker assigned to check up on Susan Powell's children experiences an unsettling encounter with Josh Powell's father.
00:00 - 06:51 (06:51)
Summary
The social worker assigned to check up on Susan Powell's children experiences an unsettling encounter with Josh Powell's father. Additionally, Terry, Susan Powell's mother-in-law, is described as a naturalist and herbalist who enjoys making her own tinctures and teas.
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A couple relocates to West Valley City, Utah in search of a fresh start and lower living expenses.
06:51 - 11:37 (04:46)
Summary
A couple relocates to West Valley City, Utah in search of a fresh start and lower living expenses. However, living with Josh's father causes their relationship to deteriorate while they contemplate dating as a Christian with a non-Christian.
EpisodeMURDERED: The Powell Family
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An attorney advised a woman to document her friend's restricted relationship for legal purposes.
11:37 - 15:39 (04:01)
Summary
An attorney advised a woman to document her friend's restricted relationship for legal purposes. She created a homeowners insurance video including everything in their house; some reports say that this was advised by her attorney.
EpisodeMURDERED: The Powell Family
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Josh Powell's strange behavior after his wife's disappearance raised suspicions, such as letting his sons go to church alone and not showing concern when police entered his home.
15:39 - 20:27 (04:47)
Summary
Josh Powell's strange behavior after his wife's disappearance raised suspicions, such as letting his sons go to church alone and not showing concern when police entered his home.
EpisodeMURDERED: The Powell Family
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The speaker discusses how individuals may feel reluctant to share their relationship problems with their families when they feel that it's a disappointment to their family to do so.
20:27 - 27:19 (06:52)
Summary
The speaker discusses how individuals may feel reluctant to share their relationship problems with their families when they feel that it's a disappointment to their family to do so. This is especially true when considering ending a relationship when the family has already expressed disapproval towards the partner involved.
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The podcast discusses the disappearance of Susan Powell and her husband's strange behavior leading up to and after her disappearance, including the suspicious claim that Susan was having an affair with a missing journalist.
27:20 - 31:24 (04:04)
Summary
The podcast discusses the disappearance of Susan Powell and her husband's strange behavior leading up to and after her disappearance, including the suspicious claim that Susan was having an affair with a missing journalist.
EpisodeMURDERED: The Powell Family
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Steve is arrested and charged with multiple counts of voyeurism and possession of child pornography, disturbing charges relating to explicit content featuring minors.
31:25 - 37:28 (06:03)
Summary
Steve is arrested and charged with multiple counts of voyeurism and possession of child pornography, disturbing charges relating to explicit content featuring minors.
EpisodeMURDERED: The Powell Family
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Co-parenting can be challenging, especially during a divorce when emotions are high.
37:29 - 39:14 (01:45)
Summary
Co-parenting can be challenging, especially during a divorce when emotions are high. It becomes even harder when one parent doesn't allow the other parent to see their children during their visitation time.
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The case of Susan Powell's disappearance remains unsolved, but her husband Josh's murder-suicide of their two children and himself sheds light on the situation.
39:14 - 44:58 (05:43)
Summary
The case of Susan Powell's disappearance remains unsolved, but her husband Josh's murder-suicide of their two children and himself sheds light on the situation. The police concluded that Josh was responsible for Susan's disappearance and possible murder.
EpisodeMURDERED: The Powell Family
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44:58 - 46:30 (01:32)
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