Josh Powell Burial

[BetteDavisEyes]

Just posted on my Comcast homepage:

Dad won't be buried in Wash. near sons he killed
By GENE JOHNSON, AP
47 minutes ago

SEATTLE — The man who killed his two sons in an explosive house fire in Washington state will not be buried in the same cemetery as the children, his family said Thursday.

Kirk Graves, the brother-in-law of Josh Powell, told The Associated Press that his mother has decided to give up a plot tentatively reserved at Woodbine Cemetery overlooking the boys' final resting place...

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20120215/US.Missing.Mom.Utah.Burial/

Oops! Sorry. Looks like someone already posted this AP news above.

 

[Pensfan]

What can the Cox family do now to stop more harassment and lies? Can the Cox family quickly "trademark" Charlie's and Braden's name (or take other legal action involving their names) so that the Powells cannot use their names in books/blogs/memorials which will cause more pain to the Cox family? (I doubt this is the end of the Powells harassment.)

 

[sayd]

Good Points. Legally wouldn't Mom and Pops be JP's next of kin? And if Mom takes an action that Pops doesn't like, he would have to sue her to stop her. Which he could do I guess, but it might be difficult with him in the slammer.

Good question about whether or not JP left a legal will. Wonder if we could get any reporters checking on that? Did he leave a will and who are the excuters if he did?

Legally, I think Susan is his next of kin. She hasn't been declared dead and they are still married.

 

[Cubby]

Legally, I think Susan is his next of kin. She hasn't been declared dead and they are still married.

Hmm, interesting. Who is next in line -legally- then being Susan is not available to make those decisions?

Where oh where is gitana1, our verified attorney, when we need one?

I can't help but think wouldn't it be a hoot if Susans parents were the ones with the legal ability to make those decisions in lieu of Susan? but I don't want to make that leap being a non expert.

 

[mysteriew]

Legally, I think Susan is his next of kin. She hasn't been declared dead and they are still married.

And since she isn't available, does that put the Cox's in charge?

 

[mysteriew]

What can the Cox family do now to stop more harassment and lies? Can the Cox family quickly "trademark" Charlie's and Braden's name (or take other legal action involving their names) so that the Powells cannot use their names in books/blogs/memorials which will cause more pain to the Cox family? (I doubt this is the end of the Powells harassment.)

The A's tried that and it didn't work. Most likely they won't be able to stop them unless they make an untrue allegation against the Cox's.

 

[TexasCharm]

Okay Guys - it's time to step up and get our manners back in place. No more name calling, no more giving members of the public ideas (you know what I mean) and no more bashing.

Let's just hope the Powell's follow through on the latest news. In the meantime, we need to bring our focus back to Susan, the boys and the Cox family. We need to show them the respect they deserve and we need to do our best to honor the message from Mr. Cox regarding this horrible and very tragic situation.

Thanks,

Salem

:seeya: Guilty .. and consider myself admonished!

:couch:

It's just soooooooooooooo hard sometimes!

 

[Meri]

I'm a little confused about which plots Crime Stoppers bought (God Bless Them). Were there two open plots right next to the boys and they bought those?? Not the one that is up on the hill, between the two trees, right? The whole area where the boys are looks like a new part of the cemetery as I don't see any other headstones at all - it looks like there would be a lot of places to bury Josh Powell beyond the two right next to the boys.

 

[grandmaj]

This is how I would make that determination for the case of a burial. Cremation would be different.

Spouse or if not available as in this case

next in line

Children if they are of legal age- in this case both minors are deceased

next in line

Birth Parents one or both for (burial)

next in line

Siblings

 

[grandmaj]

I'm a little confused about which plots Crime Stoppers bought (God Bless Them). Were there two open plots right next to the boys and they bought those?? Not the one that is up on the hill, between the two trees, right? The whole area where the boys are looks like a new part of the cemetery as I don't see any other headstones at all - it looks like there would be a lot of places to bury Josh Powell beyond the two right next to the boys.

The boys were buried in the middle space of 3 in that block. They had an empty space on each side of them. Those two empty spaces were purchased by Crimestoppers.

 

[gitana1]

Hmm, interesting. Who is next in line -legally- then being Susan is not available to make those decisions?

Where oh where is gitana1, our verified attorney, when we need one?

I can't help but think wouldn't it be a hoot if Susans parents were the ones with the legal ability to make those decisions in lieu of Susan? but I don't want to make that leap being a non expert.

His next of kin after his wife would be his parents. One is in jail, so it should be his mother. However, if he left instructions in a will, then other family could fight whatever the mother does, if it goes against the provisions of the will.

And since she isn't available, does that put the Cox's in charge?

No.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/1...ried-near-sons/#ixzz1mW9Zn8OD?test=latestnews

:woohoo:

I want to give credit where credit is due. Innocent Bystander posted this news before anyone else and everyone passed it by or misread it! I waded through numerous posts anguishing about the burial plans, thinking "Hey, didn't you guys see?" before someone else finally re-posted the news!

Hopefully, the coward's mother can make sure this happens.

 

[chasing.halos]

I've had to sit on my hands and not post in this thread for fear of being beamed up. :kimsterwink:

Man I am glad that it looks like he won't be buried near them. HOW DARE THEY.

 

[katydid23]

Crimestoppers was very kind because I bet the Cox's themselves would want to be buried next to their beloved grandsons. Or, hopefully, Susan's remains if they are found. :rose:

 

[Dr.Fessel]

READ: Statement from Josh Powell's mother regarding Josh's burial

Terrica Powell, Josh Powell's mother, issued the following statement to FOX 13 News regarding the burial of her son.

We have tried so hard to be loving and considerate and respectful in making Josh’s burial arrangements. We love our little Charlie and Braden and want their resting place to be a place of peace and comfort. We have made the determination that Josh will not be buried at Woodbine Cemetery, but are in the process of making other arrangements. Thank you to all who have so lovingly supported us in this time of inexpressible anguish. Our hearts go out to all of you who – like us – are reeling with shock and grief.

http://www.fox13now.com/news/seenon...garding-joshs-burial-20120216,0,5226795.story

 

[princesspjs]

Oh...thank God! This must be a huge relief to the Cox family.....for once they are finally given some reprieve from the devastation that other family has caused them for so long!

READ: Statement from Josh Powell's mother regarding Josh's burial

Terrica Powell, Josh Powell's mother, issued the following statement to FOX 13 News regarding the burial of her son.

We have tried so hard to be loving and considerate and respectful in making Josh’s burial arrangements. We love our little Charlie and Braden and want their resting place to be a place of peace and comfort. We have made the determination that Josh will not be buried at Woodbine Cemetery, but are in the process of making other arrangements. Thank you to all who have so lovingly supported us in this time of inexpressible anguish. Our hearts go out to all of you who – like us – are reeling with shock and grief.

http://www.fox13now.com/news/seenon...garding-joshs-burial-20120216,0,5226795.story

 

[gitana1]

My heart goes out to Terrica whose relationship with most of her children was destroyed by a madman, who helplessly watched as her son was disfigured by a monster, such that he eventually chose to become a monster himself and who saw her grandchildren slain as a result of the generations of evil she married into.

But who thought for one moment that the idea of burying the coward anywhere near Susan's boys would be a loving, considerate and respectful decision? I'm glad they have seen the light.

 

[GrainneDhu]

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Powell-family-backing-off-cemetery-decision-139445153.html

Powell family won't bury Josh Powell next to sons

SBM

Amazing.

I find myself saying yet again "I didn't see THIS coming" but this time with relief rather than horror.

 

[passionflower]

Terrica shows class, love and I am sorry for her in many ways.
She made the right decision.
Now I hope she can lay her son to rest secretly.

 

[Cubby]

My heart goes out to Terrica whose relationship with most of her children was destroyed by a madman, who helplessly watched as her son was disfigured by a monster, such that he eventually chose to become a monster himself and who saw her grandchildren slain as a result of the generations of evil she married into.

But who thought for one moment that the idea of burying the coward anywhere near Susan's boys would be a loving, considerate and respectful decision? I'm glad they have seen the light.

Excellent post, very well said. I pray no one in the P family tries to fight Terrica's loving, kind and considerate actions here. She, like the Cox's, have had more than their share of uphill battles. I'm afraid I will still be leery until the burial of JP actually occurs away from his boys. If only because I fear her decision will be fought as they were in the past.

 

[princesspjs]

On Wednesday morning he received a call from the management telling him the Powells had reserved a plot. According to Troyer, not only had they reserved the plot but a hole was already being dug for Josh's remains.

<<snipped>> then more:

Those who were in Puyallup for the boys' funeral services last weekend said Josh's mother, Terrica "Terri" Powell, was in attendance at the public and private graveside ceremonies for her grandsons. "She knew what cemetery the boys were buried in, all right," an anonymous source told Examiner.com Thursday morning.

http://www.examiner.com/missing-per...ms-powell-family-was-buying-plot-digging-hole