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The two young sons of a missing Utah woman had chop-type injuries on their necks and a hatchet was found near their bodies after the home where they were visiting their father exploded. Authorities believe Josh Powell, a suspect in the disappearance of his wife Susan, tried to chop the boys' heads off before setting the house on fire.

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Josh Powell, a "person of interest" in the unsolved case of his missing wife Susan Powell, killed himself and his two boys by setting their home on fire.

Steve Downing, the attorney for Susan's parents Chuck and Judy Cox, told the AP that recently the boys had begun to talk more about the night Susan vanished. "The oldest boy talked about that they went camping and that Mommy was in the trunk. Mom and Dad got out of the car and Mom disappeared." said Downing.

Could that be the reason Powell opted for murder/suicide? Or was there another reason?

Poll: Why did Powell kill himself and the children?

1. Fear. The kids were beginning to talk about the night Susan Powell disappeared.
   
2. Revenge. If he couldn't have the kids, nobody would.
   
3. Insanity. He saw no other way out.
   
4. All of the above.
   
5. Undecided.
   

See Also:
The Susan Cox Powell Case