In Part Three of this series, we examine what happened after Susan Powell disappeared — and how concern for her children quickly became central to the case.

As investigators increasingly believed that Susan Powell was the victim of homicide, attention turned to the safety of her sons, Charlie and Braden. This episode explores why Josh Powell lost custody, what authorities discovered inside the home where the boys were living, and how documented warning signs shaped — and failed to prevent — what came next.

Part Three covers:

• Why Josh Powell moved the boys to Washington after Susan disappeared
• Evidence found in the Powell home that raised serious child safety concerns
• What was discovered on computers inside the home
• Why Josh lost custody of his sons
• How and why supervised visitation was later reinstated
• The limitations of family court and child welfare systems
• How risk was recognized — but managed instead of eliminated

This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, coercive control, and suspected homicide. No graphic details are included. Listener discretion is advised.

*If you or someone you know is experiencing fear or control in a relationship, help is available.

National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.)

1-800-799-SAFE

https://www.thehotline.org/

• COLD Podcast- https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1/
• Susan Powell’s emails and personal writings
• West Valley City Police records-https://www.ksl.com/article/25263938/west-valley-city-photos-documents-relating-to-the-susan-powell-case
• Verified reporting from KSL, Deseret News, and The Salt Lake Tribune
• Susan Powell video diary of persoanl property- https://youtu.be/cwTi_WDSkmo?si=lTCACwKUK9EtKEKN