Later, her husband Joshua Powell returned and told police that he had taken his two sons, ages 2 and 4, on a camping trip in the freezing cold after midnight.
Current Developments
Steven Powell Convicted of VoyeurismMay 16, 2012
A 67-year-old Washington man has been found guilty of voyeurism in a case that was prompted by evidence found during an investigation into the 2009 disappearance of his daughter-in-law, Susan Powell. Steven Powell was convicted of 14 counts of voyeurism stemming from photographs he took of two little girls who were his next door neighbors.
Previously Developments
Powell Boys Had 'Chop Injuries' to NecksFeb. 6, 2012
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.
Josh Powell, Sons Killed in Explosion
Feb. 5, 2012
A man whose wife disappeared under suspicious circumstances in Utah two years ago has been killed in a fire along with the couple's two young sons. Authorities said Josh Powell intentionally set off the explosion that killed himself and Susan Powell's two children.
Search Renewed for Susan Powell
Aug. 18, 2011
The search for a missing Utah mother of two has be renewed and focused near Ely, Nevada - a desolate high mountain desert area. Police have launched the search in the area based on new information that they have received in the case of Susan Cox Powell.
Police: Remains Most Likely Not Susan Powell
April 27, 2010
The human remains of an adult female found in Idaho Falls are most likely not those of a missing Utah mother who vanished in December. Idaho authorities believe the badly decomposed remains probably belong to another person who has been missing for three years.
Police Search Van in Susan Powell Case
Feb. 1, 2010
Searching for any clues they can find, authorities have searched the minivan of the husband of a Utah mother missing since December 7. West Valley City police took Joshua Powell's van Friday afternoon and returned it to Susan Powell's husband Friday night.
Mystery Lingers in Missing Utah Mom Case
Dec. 7, 2009
Investigators are continuing to look for any clues to explain the Dec. 6 disappearance of a 28-year-old stock broker and mother of two from her Utah home. Susan Powell was reported missing when she failed to show up for work Monday, Dec. 7, and police found her purse, cell phone, keys and car at her home.
