Susan Cox Powell disappeared from Utah in December 2009. Her husband Josh said he had taken their young sons camping that night, but he was never tried over her disappearance. In 2012 he killed the boys and himself, leaving major questions about Susan unanswered.
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West Valley City, Utah. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
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03TV & documentaries
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Oxygen
The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell
Nonfiction screen coverage of this case. The linked page identifies the program or episode; playback, subscriptions, and regional availability vary.
IMDb title reference connected to the Susan Cox Powell case. Listed release: 2018. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
IMDb episode reference connected to the Susan Cox Powell case. Listed release: 2012. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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The Spokesman-Review · 2013-05-17 · Page a11
Oregon search finds no trace of Susan Powell
Authorities discuss the investigation after a two-day search failed to locate Powell.
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Stephanie Harlowe
Missing: Susan Powell
Video from Stephanie Harlowe covering the Susan Cox Powell case. Length: 1:19:35.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Disappearance of Susan Powell.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “EP. 211 - UTAH: The Susan Powell Story (Pt. 1).” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “EP. 211 - UTAH: The Susan Powell Story (Pt. 1).” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
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Susan Cox Powell
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Internet Archive · Library record · 2014
If I can't have you : Susan Powell, her mysterious disappearance, and the murder of her children
Olsen, Gregg. A library catalog record for a book connected with Susan Cox Powell. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
Nancy Grace : HLN : April 26, 2010 10:00pm-11:00pm EDT
The archive indexes this broadcast under Susan Powell. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
Dateline : MSNBCW : June 9, 2025 12:00am-1:00am PDT
The archive indexes this broadcast under Susan Powell. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
FOX and Friends Saturday : FOXNEWS : December 12, 2009 7:00am-10:00am EST
The archive indexes this broadcast under Susan Powell. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
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11Court records & documents
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Related civil caseArchive copy
Cox v. DSHS — Powell children wrongful-death appeal
A related civil appellate decision concerning the deaths of Susan Powell’s sons and the state’s handling of supervised visitation.
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13Where are they now?
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14Positive Outcome
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Susan Cox Powell — media, court records & case files | Unforgotten Casebook
07Social Media
10 itemsCase videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
Stephanie Harlowe
Missing: Susan Powell
Video from Stephanie Harlowe covering the Susan Cox Powell case. Length: 1:19:35.
Watch on YouTubeEmma Kenny
The Disappearance of Susan Powell | UNSOLVED
Video from Emma Kenny covering the Susan Cox Powell case. Length: 1:43:57.
Watch on YouTubeInvestigation Discovery
Susan Powell: The Missing Pieces
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Susan Cox Powell case. Length: 13:54.
Watch on YouTubeYouTube Movies & TV
Susan Powell: An ID Murder Mystery
Video from YouTube Movies & TV covering the Susan Cox Powell case. Length: 1:24:26.
Watch on YouTubeClues Pod with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore and Two Hot Takes
A Missing Mother Predicted Her Own Death
Video from Clues Pod with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore and Two Hot Takes covering the Susan Cox Powell case. Length: 1:18:47.
Watch on YouTubeAnnie Elise
A MONSTER Husband: WORSE Than Chris Watts?
Video from Annie Elise covering the Susan Cox Powell case. Length: 1:49:57.
Watch on YouTubeReddit · r/TrueCrime
Discussion: Susan Powell went missing in 2009. 3 years later during a supervised visit from a social worker her husband, Josh Powell, killed himself…
Public community discussion connected to Susan Cox Powell. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.
Read the discussionTikTok · Creator channel
Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast — TikTok channel
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Disappearance of Susan Powell.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
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Murder In America — Facebook group
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “EP. 211 - UTAH: The Susan Powell Story (Pt. 1).” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
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Murder In America — Facebook page
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