The Disappearance Of Susan Cox Powell

The grandparents of Susan Cox Powell's children are filing a suit against the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.

“They made it out to be like he was some kind of monster,” said Alina Powell, referring to her father Steve Powell.

“I feel like Josh … probably disposed of her body in a truly grotesque way,” wrote Steve Powell

Steve Powell kept a collection of his daughter-in-law’s belongings, including panties, feminine hygiene products and toenail clippings.

In a secret recording taken eight years before her disappearance, Steve Powell professes his love to his daughter-in-law.

Alina Powell defends her father Steve Powell, who had a sexual obsession with his daughter-in-law Susan Cox Powell.

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A psychologist thinks Steve Powell appeared to be in a state of “delusion” where he “believes he’s doing nothing wrong.”

Josh Powell was the primary suspect in Susan Cox Powell’s 2009 disappearance from West Valley City, Utah.

Susan Cox Powell’s brother-in-law was never charged in connection to her disappearance, but authorities believe he could have possibly assisted in the disposal of her body.