The Vanishing of Susan Powell (Part 1)

When a young mother and wife goes missing, her husband, friends, and family have no idea where she could be. As the investigation gets underway, the most important person in her life becomes increasingly suspicious to detectives. Where could she have gone? And what did her husband do to help find her? Join us as we take a deep dive into the case of missing person, Susan Powell in this week’s episode.

Susan Cox Powell with her sisters and niece.

One of Susan and Josh’s engagement photos.

The newlyweds at their reception.

Chuck and Judy Cox at their home in Puyallup, WA.

Steve Powell

Susan and Josh

Susan, Josh, and Charlie.

Susan sledding with her sons, Charlie and Braden.

A seemingly happy family.

Detective Ellis Maxwell, lead investigator for Susan’s case.

Sources

If I Can’t Have You By Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris

https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=53019990&itype=CMSID

https://truecrimetimesblog.medium.com/the-sordid-saga-of-josh-and-susan-powell-6fba6717b446

https://www.deseret.com/2012/8/7/20505283/police-focused-on-josh-powell-s-odd-behavior-from-the-beginning-new-documents-show#a-wedding-photo-of-josh-and-susan-powell-from-2001

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2019/12/6/20998419/cold-podcast-josh-susan-powell-chuck-judy-cox

https://www.eonline.com/news/1038120/the-details-surrounding-susan-cox-powell-s-unsolved-disappearance-and-the-death-of-her-sons-don-t-get-more-chilling-than-this

https://www.deseret.com/2018/12/5/20660424/cold-lead-detective-on-susan-powell-investigation-speaks#retired-west-valley-police-detective-ellis-maxwell-smiles-during-an-interview-with-ksl-tv-about-the-podcast-series-cold

https://kslnewsradio.com/1899652/charlie-and-braden-powell-remembered/

https://www.oxygen.com/the-disappearance-of-susan-cox-powell/season-1/if-something-happens-to-me