Episode
The Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
56:28
Published: Wed Jan 23 2019
Description
West Valley City police were running out of options. Every traditional approach to the Susan Powell case had failed. So, during the summer of 2011, detectives began brainstorming plans for a major, multi-state operation code-named Tsunami. It all hinged on the use of a court-authorized wiretap to monitor Josh Powell's phone calls, in the hopes he would let slip some important clue about the fate of his missing wife. To stimulate that conversation, police staged a bizarre public search in Ely, Nevada and they raided the Puyallup, Washington home of Josh's father, Steve Powell.For the past three years, investigative reporter Dave Cawley has been studying thousands of police documents, journals, videos and diary entries. He has tracked down new sources, followed new leads and traced Josh Powell's trail from West Valley City, Utah, through Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and on to Washington State, where Powell killed himself and his two sons. Cold is the most complete retelling of the Susan Powell story ever. Join Dave Cawley in his search for truth.Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast #FindSusan TwitterInstagramFacebookEpisode transcript: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1-transcript/operation-tsunami-full-transcriptCold Season 2 is available on Amazon Music, Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. You can also ask Alexa to play the Cold podcast on your Echo device. Cold Season 3: The Search for Sheree is available on Amazon Music now and on Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app on January 9th, 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
Retired cop Ellis Maxwell shares candid insight into the West Valley Police Department's wiretap on Josh and Steve Powell's phones in 2011 and how discussing the case with others has helped him personally.
00:00 - 01:42 (01:42)
Summary
Retired cop Ellis Maxwell shares candid insight into the West Valley Police Department's wiretap on Josh and Steve Powell's phones in 2011 and how discussing the case with others has helped him personally.
EpisodeThe Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
PodcastCold
The Powell family's home was investigated after the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell, which led to the discovery of her husband's disturbing past and ultimately, tragedy.
01:42 - 07:11 (05:29)
Summary
The Powell family's home was investigated after the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell, which led to the discovery of her husband's disturbing past and ultimately, tragedy.
EpisodeThe Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
PodcastCold
Susan Powell's sudden disappearance remains unsolved, with her husband Josh Powell as the primary suspect, but her family continues to seek answers.
07:11 - 15:12 (08:00)
Summary
Susan Powell's sudden disappearance remains unsolved, with her husband Josh Powell as the primary suspect, but her family continues to seek answers.
EpisodeThe Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
PodcastCold
Susan Powell's father-in-law speaks about the search for Susan in Ely, Nevada, clarifying that the searches carried out were not a ruse but a legitimate lead based on information from Josh's computer, and the main purpose of inviting media was to bring attention to the case.
15:12 - 21:42 (06:29)
Summary
Susan Powell's father-in-law speaks about the search for Susan in Ely, Nevada, clarifying that the searches carried out were not a ruse but a legitimate lead based on information from Josh's computer, and the main purpose of inviting media was to bring attention to the case.
EpisodeThe Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
PodcastCold
In 2011, KSTU Fox 13 allegedly collaborated with police in obtaining evidence related to the Josh Powell case by sending a reporter to cover events and interviews.
21:43 - 33:19 (11:36)
Summary
In 2011, KSTU Fox 13 allegedly collaborated with police in obtaining evidence related to the Josh Powell case by sending a reporter to cover events and interviews. The station's president and general manager, Tim Ermish, did not deny the collaboration but stated that the station was simply reporting on the news.
EpisodeThe Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
PodcastCold
Generation Y shares the heartbreaking story of Kalief Browder, a young boy falsely accused of stealing a backpack, who was held in Rikers Island without bail for three years.
33:31 - 38:29 (04:57)
Summary
Generation Y shares the heartbreaking story of Kalief Browder, a young boy falsely accused of stealing a backpack, who was held in Rikers Island without bail for three years. In a special four-part series, they unravel the events that led to his tragic demise.
EpisodeThe Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
PodcastCold
The police allowed Josh Powell's family members to stay in the backyard for 10 hours while they searched his house for evidence in the Susan Powell case.
38:29 - 43:59 (05:30)
Summary
The police allowed Josh Powell's family members to stay in the backyard for 10 hours while they searched his house for evidence in the Susan Powell case. Josh's brother Michael later admitted to lying about his passwords during the investigation, and police planned a lunch meeting with Steve to extract information from him about Susan's journals and any possible passwords.
EpisodeThe Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
PodcastCold
During the investigation, the police found bags of hair and toenail clippings along with other disturbing items in Josh's room.
43:59 - 50:42 (06:42)
Summary
During the investigation, the police found bags of hair and toenail clippings along with other disturbing items in Josh's room. The hardware store woodworking projects were also found in Josh's room instead of his sons' room, leading to suspicion of foul play.
EpisodeThe Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
PodcastCold
Detectives find bags of tampons, Susan's underwear, and cotton balls among Josh Powell's possessions revealing unsettling obsessions.
50:42 - 59:12 (08:30)
Summary
Detectives find bags of tampons, Susan's underwear, and cotton balls among Josh Powell's possessions revealing unsettling obsessions. Josh was also caught lying to his family about his whereabouts in the investigation.
EpisodeThe Susan Powell Case Files | Operation Tsunami | 11
PodcastCold
The podcast hosts encourage listeners to seek help if they or someone they know is experiencing domestic abuse and provide resources for victims.
59:12 - 1:00:47 (01:35)
Summary
The podcast hosts encourage listeners to seek help if they or someone they know is experiencing domestic abuse and provide resources for victims. They also thank their team and remind Prime members that Cold is available ad-free on Amazon Music.