Dateline NBC Haunted
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Oct 8, 2019 Private journals, home videos, and emails shed new light on the disappearance of Utah mother Susan Powell. Strange behavior in the home, a mysterious camping trip, and suspicious evidence against her husband Josh add to the intrigue. Disturbing obsessions, an undercover plan, and a wire-wearing confrontation reveal the dark secrets and abuse Susan endured. The investigation raises suspicions of a possible cover-up.
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Josh’s Denial and Claims
- Josh claimed Susan left voluntarily, citing her emotional distress and alleged parental abuse.
- He denied harming her but refused to share key journals police requested.
Disturbing Father-in-Law Obsession
- Susan’s father-in-law, Steve Powell, obsessively recorded Susan and pursued inappropriate attention.
- Susan was uncomfortable and tried to avoid him, confiding fear and distrust to others.
Susan's Hidden Abuse Revealed
- Susan documented her fear and distaste for Steve Powell's behavior and her husband's worsening abuse.
- The marriage included emotional, verbal, and financial abuse despite her efforts to maintain peace.