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

The Disappearance of Susan Powell: What Happened That Night

In Part Two of this series, we move from who Susan Powell was to what happened after she vanished — and why investigators quickly believed she did not leave voluntarily.

This episode examines the night Susan disappeared, the immediate aftermath, and the mounting evidence that led police to believe she was the victim of homicide. We walk through Josh Powell’s actions, the condition of the Powell home, and the growing concerns shared by friends, family, and law enforcement.

Part Two covers:

• The last confirmed day Susan was seen
• Why she was reported missing by a friend — not her husband
• Josh Powell’s behavior before and after Susan vanished
• Evidence of cleanup inside the Powell home
• What was found during searches of the Powell home
• Early investigative conclusions and why police believed Susan was murdered
• Initial searches for Susan and why none were successful

Susan Powell has never been found.

But the evidence left behind tells a troubling story.

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

Before Susan Powell became a headline, she was a mother, a woman of deep faith, and someone who was trying to protect her children while living in fear.

In Part One of this series, we focus on who Susan was as a person — not just what happened to her. We talk about her upbringing, her faith, her devotion to her sons, and the private fears she documented before she vanished in December 2009.

This episode explores:

• Susan’s personality, values, and faith
• Her writings and emails expressing fear
• Early warning signs within her marriage
• The day she was last seen
• Why friends and family immediately believed she did not leave voluntarily

Susan Powell is still missing.

And before we examine evidence, failures, and outcomes — we start with her life.

This episode discusses a real person who is missing and may be disturbing for some listeners. 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