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Friends and Family Allege Susan Powell Was Abused by Husband
Missing Mom's Family and Friends Unite Against Joshua Powell
By LISA FLETCHER, MARY-ROSE ABRAHAM and KATE McCARTHY
Feb. 17, 2010

Friends and family members of a missing Utah woman, Susan Powell, say the young mother was abused by her husband and question why Joshua Powell has not done more to help the investigation.

Susan Powell's family question Josh Powell's lack of cooperation with police.At a press conference Monday, family friend and spokesperson Shelby Gifford said Susan Powell told a family member about one instance of violence.

"We can say, without reservation, that Susan was a victim of domestic abuse within her own home," Gifford said.

The 28-year-old mother of two young boys has been missing since Dec. 6, 2009, but Joshua Powell, 34, has refused to help in the investigation and remains the only person of interest.

Gifford said Jennifer Graves, Joshua Powell's sister, and her husband recently visited Joshua in Washington state, where he now lives, to spend time with the children. But when Graves confronted her brother about his wife's disappearance, Joshua asked her to leave his house.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/susan-powell-family-friends-unite-husband/story?id=9857963

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Powell family on national talk show to spread word of missing Utah woman
10:06 PM MST, February 16, 2010
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Detectives say they received several phone calls after Susan Cox Powell's family appeared on the nationally syndicated talk show, " Dr. Phil." Susan's neighbors and friends watched the show, which dedicated the entire hour to the missing person case. All of Susan's loved ones hoped this would help in the search effort to find the missing West Valley mother of two.

Josh's own sister, Jennifer told Dr. Phil she is torn and that her brother's behavior is very strange. She was asked if Josh was asked if he did anything with Susan. And Jennifer says he wouldn't respond to the question and that he "won't say either way."

Video: Cox Family Appears On Dr. Phil To Talk About Missing Family Member 2:22
http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/?watchId=a927ddd3-f55e-46bd-a1a3-26760b6122bf

Video: Family of Susan Powell to hold news conference, launch foundation
http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-tivid-susan-powell-news-conference-website,0,398377.tivideo

Video: Family of Susan Powell accuses husband of abuse
http://www.fox13now.com/news/nationworld/kstu-tivid-susan-powell-family-conference,0,3924615.tivideo

Article:
http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-powell-family-on-national-talkshow,0,2836998.story

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Susan Powell's family expresses frustrations on 'Dr. Phil'
Published: Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 6:08 p.m. MST
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Dr. Phil McGraw presented the show as a way to prompt people to consider what they would do if they suspected their loved one was killed by someone meant to care for them. He cast doubts on what he called Joshua Powell's "odd alibi," stating that his stories "don't add up."

Jennifer Graves spoke of her conflicted position having a brother who is a person of interest in the disappearance of a sister-in-law whom she considers a "good friend."

"The thing that has bothered me the most about Josh's behavior is that he has been uncooperative with the police in giving them any details," she said. "You're the husband, there's more you can do. Get up and do it."

Cox said the story of a father who believes his daughter was killed by her husband and was kept from his grandchildren for seven years, prompted him to "strengthen his resolve" in maintaining a relationship with his grandsons.

"We will be talking to them," he said. "No matter how it feels or what it takes."

In an e-mail Monday, family spokeswoman Shelby Gifford asked the media to refer to Susan Powell as Susan Cox Powell. Gifford said this was because those who loved her knew her as Susan Cox, though the world knows her as Susan Powell. The foundation started in her name will be the Susan Cox Powell Foundation.

Article:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/...family-expresses-frustrations-on-Dr-Phil.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Family continues search for Susan Powell, keep her in public eye
February 16th, 2010 @ 5:03pm
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The family of missing woman Susan Powell is following the advice and example of Ed Smart. He held regular news conferences during his daughter's disappearance to keep her name and face in the public eye.

"It seems he's just doing everything possible to distance himself from memories of Susan," said Kirk Graves about his brother-in-law Josh Powell. "You reach a point where it goes from a sprint to a marathon, and we feel like we're in a marathon," Grave said. "It's been very difficult." They've gone from trying to stay neutral to openly criticizing Josh and his bizarre behavior.

Both the Graves and Susan's parents say Susan was a victim of emotional and physical abuse in her marriage. It's behavior they say Josh learned from his own father. "What Josh grew up with was an environment of manipulating women to get what he wants," said Graves. "They were not valuable people, you don't have to treat your wife with respect, and when it came time for things to end, you just treated them however you felt like and got rid of them."

Powell and his father have repeatedly refused requests for interviews. Graves says when Josh was 16, his parents went through a bitter divorce and Josh moved in with his father. He has now moved in with his father again -- this time with his two young children -- while the search for his missing wife continues in Utah.

"The more the public is aware of it, the better the opportunity for information to come in," said Capt. Tom McLachlan of the West Valley City Police Department.

"If there was one thing I would say to Josh right now, it would be just one question: &#8216;What do you know?' And because I think he knows a lot, if I could get an honest answer to that question, I think that everybody would appreciate an honest response," Graves said. West Valley Police say they have not had any recent contact with Josh Powell.

*Video Included In Article!

Important phone numbers
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=9707471&pid=1

Safety plan
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=9707471&pid=2

&#8226;Salt Lake City police Domestic Violence Victim Advocate program
http://www.slcpd.com/insideslcpd/investigationsbureau/detectives/domesticviolence.html

&#8226;Danger Assessment
http://media.bonnint.net/slc/1787/178746/17874679.pdf

&#8226; PDF: Victim resources
http://media.bonnint.net/slc/1787/178746/17874696.pdf

Article:
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=9707471

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Susan Powell's parents worried for her children
Febuary 17, 2010 Last update 10:08pm
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The last time Judy and Chuck Cox were allowed to see the boys -- 5 year old Charlie and 3 year old Bradon -- was January 3rd. Since that time they say they've tried to arrange visits, but have gotten no response from Josh Powell, Susan's husband.

The Cox family fears that Josh has now cut the already strained lines of communication.

Chuck Cox said, "They should have been with his sister Jenny in Utah," Chuck said he was satisfied that Jenny Graves was taking good care of the boys after Susan was first reported missing. He expressed disappointment that Josh took the boys away from the only home and community they'd known at such a critical time.

At this point, Susan's parents can't be sure the boys are getting any emotional support. "I'm not aware they're getting any help right now, other than I'm sure they're fed," Chuck says.

During a press conference on Monday and an exclusive interview with ABC 4 on Tuesday, Judy and Chuck Cox said they've had discussions on taking their concerns to court. Chuck said, "We're willing to do whatever it takes."

Article:
http://www.abc4.com/mostpopular/sto...-for-her-children/YuOR2edlsUSUg0ISivFXGw.cspx

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Missing woman's family appears on Dr. Phil
Updated Feb 17, 2010 - 10:06 am
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Dr. Phil asked Powell parents if they had questioned their grandsons about their mom's disappearance. "How do you ask that without coercion, without tainting their views?" answered Cox.

Legal Analyst Lisa Bloom also appeared on the Dr. Phil program and offered some perspective on why police have not arrested Josh Powell. "They probably have probable cause now, but they don't have proof beyond a reasonable doubt. So they're waiting. I can assure you they're following him. They're tracking his phone calls. They have GPS on his car. They're watching everything that he does hoping to find more evidence."

Bloom also believes Powell's story about going on a camping trip with his boys in the middle of the night is laughable. "I think that Josh's alibi is preposterous, it's outrageous, and it's an insult to our intelligence."

Bloom said detectives are likely biding their time. "They're probably also waiting for the snow to melt in the spring and hoping they might find some evidence at that point."

Audio: Listen to Larry's report
http://www.mynorthwest.com/resource...hp?a=14926&f=/kiro/2010/02/02172010100539.mp3

Article:
http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=285409

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Friends and Family Allege Susan Powell Was Abused by Husband
Missing Mom's Family and Friends Unite Against Joshua Powell
2/17/10
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"We can say, without reservation, that Susan was a victim of domestic abuse within her own home," Gifford said.

Gifford said Jennifer Graves, Joshua Powell's sister, and her husband recently visited Joshua in Washington state, where he now lives, to spend time with the children. But when Graves confronted her brother about his wife's disappearance, Joshua asked her to leave his house. Tuesday, Graves publicly questioned her brother's behavior on the "Dr. Phil Show," saying she hopes he did not commit a crime but "the truth is going to come out eventually."

Joshua Powell and his attorney have refused to comment directly on the latest allegations. In an e-mail to ABC News, his attorney said he believes supporters of Joshua Powell are preparing a response to the "untrue allegations."

Police have said repeatedly that Powell has hampered the investigation by refusing to answer several questions. Investigators have been out to the area where Powell reportedly took the boys. But they have not found any evidence to corroborate his story and said he would not show them the exact camping location. Investigators said they have uncovered an e-mail from Susan Powell in which she tells friends that her marriage is troubled.

Joshua Powell hired noted Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney Scott Williams as attention turned on him. Williams has previously told ABC News that Powell was not going to comment and that Powell would rather keep the focus on the search for his wife.

WATCH: Missing Mom's Family Claim Abuse by Husband
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/jos...82930&section=1206852&playlist=1538933&page=1

WATCH: Silent Killers of Women
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/video/silent-killers-women-9873055

Article: Missing Mom's Family Launches Media Blitz
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/susan-powell-family-plans-social-media-blitz-find/story?id=9471313

WATCH: Missing Mom Mystery Twist
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=9510463

WATCH: Campaign to Bring Missing Mom Home
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=9471717

Article: Cops Pressed to Arrest in Missing Mom Case
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/susan-pow...sure-mounting-husband-arrest/story?id=9398050

View the Susan Powell video on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/susanpowellsearch

Article:
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/susan-powell-family-friends-unite-husband/story?id=9857963

 

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http://www.examiner.com/x-34328-Sea...-not-believed-to-be-those-of-Susan-Cox-Powell

February 18, 2010 - TOLEDO - An 8-year old boy playing in a wooded area in Lewis County, Wash., near the Cowlitz River on Thursday afternoon came upon remains that Lewis County sheriffs do not believe belong to Susan Cox Powell.

The mother of two young boys went missing from her West Valley City, Utah home in early December, and has yet to be found. (Click here and here for more information about Susan's disappearance.)

The sheriff's office said the 8-year old boy was playing outside at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday when he made the horrifying discovery that has local authorities looking for answers.

Detectives are searching the area and, at this time, have no information as to how long the remains had been there or how the person died.

One thing they are quite sure of, the remains are not those of missing Utah mom, Susan Cox Powell, whose hometown is Puyallup, Wash., about one hour southeast of where the body was found.

Chief Deputy Stacy Brown, Public Information Officer (PIO) for Lewis County Sheriff's office, told Examiner.com Friday, "We have no reason to believe the human remains found were those of Susan Powell."

Aerial footage of the scene captured by KOMO News' Air 4 shows detectives combing the area with cadaver dogs. A search team also can be seen forming up near the rural site.

Little information is available at this time but Examiner.com will keep you informed as information is released.

The remains were found at a location along the 100-block of Cougar Lane. Stacey Brown also said it is too early to determine if the person was the victim of a crime. She said the remains are most likely those of an adult.

Cadaver dogs are being called in to help search for additional clues, including something that might lead to the identity. The investigation includes checking missing persons records.

Grays Harbor County Undersheriff Rick Scott said authorities do not have any indication that the remains might belong to Lindsey Baum, the young girl who disappeared June 26 in the small town of McCleary, about 50 miles away.

Undersheriff Scott confirmed with Examiner.com that the remains are not those of Lindsey Baum and that the case of the discovered remains is being handled by Lewis County Sheriff's office.

Police continue their investigation into the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell.

The last person to see Susan was her husband, Josh Powell, who remains the sole person of interest in the case police call a missing person's case with suspicious criminal overtones.

Josh and Susan were both from Puyallup, where Josh is now living with his father.

 

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Photos, ribbons distributed in Washington neighborhood of Joshua Powell

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14471715

 

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PUYALLUP, Wash. -- There's a hint of purple on almost every light post in one Puyallup community.

Each serves as a message to the residents there, one in particular.

"I do not understand how he can pick up and move -- almost act as if nothing happened," said neighbor Colleen Russell.

Russell started the campaign to put purple ribbons and flyers throughout her private gated community, which she shares with Josh Powell.

Josh's wife, Susan Powell, went missing from their home near Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 6th -- the same night that Josh took their kids on a late-night camping trip, as temperatures dipped below freezing.

Despite efforts by family and police, Susan has not been found.

Police named Josh their only person of interest and have said that he is not cooperating with the investigation.

Josh left Salt Lake City and moved, along with the couple's two children, to his father's house in Puyallup. Both Josh and Susan are from the Pierce County city.

"If that were my husband... I would stay in that town," Russell said. "I would stay in that home until he came back or until a body was found."

Perplexed by Josh's move, Russell started a campaign to keep Susan's disappearance front and center in their Puyallup community. She has passed out flyers, talked to neighbors, and encouraged them to keep Susan's memory alive.

One of the flyers, along with a ribbon, sits on a light pole across the street from Josh's new home.

"I felt that people should know that she&#8217;s missing," said another neighbor, Rosalina Reyes, who is helping canvass the neighborhood. "Hopefully someone will see her and call 911."

Russel said she didn't know Susan Powell, but she was moved by the woman's story to act.

"We're going to be visible and... it's not right to move away and forget," Russell said. "I don't feel as a neighbor so much that there's a danger to me, but I do feel that he needs to still have it in the forefront [of his mind.]"

Josh Powell's family did not want to comment on the neighbors' campaign.

Anyone with information about Susan Powell is asked to the West Valley Police Department at (801) 840-4000.

Story Published: Feb 25, 2010 at 11:10 PM PST Story Updated: Feb 26, 2010 at 6:38 AM PST
http://komonews.com/news/85455257.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Joshua Powell's father: Fliers of missing mom upset kids
Steven Powell » 'We all support any legitimate effort to locate Susan.'
Updated: 02/26/2010 05:50:53 PM MST
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Joshua Powell's father on Friday said posters of his missing daughter-in-law plastered around his Washington state neighborhood this week are upsetting and confusing his two young grandchildren.

"Five-year-old Charlie did notice the flyers, and was concerned, asking why his mother's picture was on all the signs," said Steven Powell, father-in-law of Susan Powell, in an e-mail. "We have made every effort to shield the children from emotional trauma and will continue to do so." Joshua Powell and his sons, ages 5 and 3, have been living with Steven Powell since December. The home is in a gated community in South Hill, an area just outside of Puyallup, Wash.

Colleen Russell, who lives two doors down from the Powells, said she organized the effort after seeing a recent episode of "Dr. Phil" discussing the search for Susan Powell. Russell went door to door and asked neighbors if she could tie purple ribbons to trees in their yard in honor of Susan Powell. Many in the neighborhood didn't know about the case or Joshua Powell's connection to it, she said. Steven Powell said the homeowner's association in his gated community has agreed to take down some of the Susan Powell memorabilia as well as to pay for cleanup of the materials.

Steven Powell in his e-mail to The Tribune confirmed that his son has been frustrated by reports that he is not allowing Chuck and Judy Cox to see their grandchildren, Charlie and Braden. Powell included an audio recording in the e-mail of a last-minute phone message Chuck Cox left at the Powells informing them they wouldn't be able to attend one of the children's birthday party because someone in their LDS Church ward had been admitted to the hospital.

Shelby Gifford, a spokeswoman for the Coxes, said Chuck Cox canceled only after someone collapsed from a heart attack in the same room as him during a meeting at church. She said that Josh Powell refused to allow his boys to attend a birthday party at the Cox home on Dec. 19.

At point, Josh Powell told Chuck Cox, "The kids can't come over. You understand," Gifford said. "He said, 'I don't understand. Explain it to me,'" Gifford said. Josh Powell gave no answers, and hasn't been consistently returning phone calls, she said. The last time Josh Powell allowed his sons to visit the Coxes was Jan.3. Wayne Hamberg, a friend of Josh Powell who lives in Utah, recently told The Tribune that Josh Powell has been treated unfairly by his in-laws. He said when Josh has brought the boys to the Coxes home, he has to wait outside.
*Much more at link!

The entrance to the gated community where Joshua Powell is living in Washington state is covered with posters of his missing wife, Susan.

The home page of SusanPowell.org, a new site made by supporters of the missing woman's husband, Joshua.

A flier for Susan Powell is posted on a light post in the Washington state neighborhood of the missing woman's husband, Joshua.

Article:
http://www.sltrib.com/News/ci_14478879

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Friends of Susan Cox Powell question website; push purple ribbons
Last Update: 9:34 pm
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Ribbons and flyers have been popping up in the neighborhood where Josh Powell, Susan's husband, now lives in his father's house. They were put up by two women who live in the same neighborhood. "If that were my husband... I would stay in that town," said Colleen Russell. "I would stay in that home until he came back or until a body was found."

The women were surprised Friday to find that most of their work had been undone. The flyers were gone as well as many of the ribbons. They vowed to be out again on Saturday to replace what was torn down. "We're going to be visible," Russell said. "I don't feel as a neighbor so much that there's a danger to me, but I do feel that he needs to still have it in the forefront [of his mind.]"

While the war of ribbons continues, a new webpage claims to be "the official site" for information about Susan Powell and her family. One the site's home page is a photograph of Susan, Josh and their two boys camping at night in the snow.

Friends of Susan say the picture is disturbing because of Josh's explanation of what he was doing the night of his wife's disappearance. They strongly suspect that Josh or his dad are behind the new webpage.

ABC 4 traced the domain name www.susanpowell.org through Go Daddy.com to another company called Domains by Proxy in Scottsdale, Arizona. This company promises anonymity saying on it's homepage, "Your identity is nobody's business but ours." Our trail ended there, but we did find that Josh's dad, Steve Powell, uses the same proxy service for his website, http://stevechantrey.com.

Article:
http://www.abc4.com/content/news/sl...tion-website-push/bE0EdTcR1Eq_KWqOvNqHKQ.cspx

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Josh Powell makes first public effort to find missing wife
7:48 PM MST, February 26, 2010
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In his own way of reaching out toward the public for the first time, Josh Powell, husband of the missing Utah mother, had his own site published online, dedicated to his missing wife and wellbeing of his children. Susan Powell dot org makes no mention of other search sites for Susan -- sites that have already garnered a vast nationwide following. The Facebook page currently has over 45,000 members.

Susan's friend, Kiirsi Hellewell says that when the search for Susan went online Josh told her he "owned" the SusanPowell.org domain. "We said, great, get it up," says Hellewell. That was nearly two months ago. The site has new pictures of Susan and her family and references West Valley Police for potential tipsters who may know the whereabouts of Susan Cox Powell.

Susan Powell dot org says it is the official website for her. But her parents, the Cox family, say they do not sanction the site and do not want anyone to confuse it with the Facebook page or their website, Susan Cox Powell Foundation dot Org.

"Some of things Josh says on the website are very contradictory to what I know from Susan's own mouth," says Hellewell.

Video: Josh Powell makes first public effort to find missing wife 2:38
http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/?watchId=f0086ee2-5c3c-4801-8527-f2761c8a4b94

Article:
http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-josh-powell-first-public-effort-find-susan,0,1876920.story

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Web site: Josh Powell is 'loving father and husband'
Story Published: Feb 26, 2010 at 11:22 PM PST
Story Updated: Feb 27, 2010 at 2:11 AM PST
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A Web site claims to be the official source of information on missing Puyallup native Susan Powell and her family. The site SusanPowell.org features a photograph of the missing woman, her husband, Josh Powell, and their two boys out in the snow, next to a campfire at night. "Susan, we love you and miss you!

It is not known who set up the site that claims to have "exclusive access and copyright to more photos, videos, and even continuing information about the beautiful woman we love so dearly."

According to a search of the WHOIS database, SusanPowell.org is registered to Domain by Proxy, Inc., a company that enables its clients to anonymously register for Web sites. The site was created in July 2006, according to the database.

The site offers a description of both Josh and Susan Powell, painting Josh Powell as "a loving father and husband" -- a stark contrast from the abusive and controlling image Susan Powell's friends and family members had portrayed of him.

"He (Josh Powell) likes to take his wife out to dinner or watch movies with her. He regularly does activities with his beautiful wife and with his entire family. Josh is totally committed to his wife and children, continually finding new and engaging activities to do with them," states the site. "He also loves photography, especially when the photos are of Susan and the boys." Of Susan Powell, the site says the woman "has many hobbies and interests such as singing, gardening, and socializing with friends." "She holds nothing back when socializing with friends. You could say she wears her heart on her sleeve," the site says.

The missing woman's family members have established The Susan Cox Powell Foundation, which aims to fuel the search by reminding people of Susan Powell's disappearance.

SusanPowell.org
http://www.susanpowell.org/

The Susan Cox Powell Foundation
http://www.susancoxpowellfoundation.org/

Article:
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/85634072.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Josh Powell's Puyallup, Wash., neighbor raising awareness Susan is missing, gets positive feedback
February 26, 8:06 PM
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Colleen Russell, Josh Powell's Puyallup, Wash., neighbor, says she's been busy knocking on doors to raise awareness about Susan Cox Powell's disappearance. Colleen lives only two blocks from Steven's home. She learned about the case through the media and felt compelled to do something after seeing the Dr. Phil show. She contacted the Coxes about two weeks ago to let them know she wanted to help raise awareness about Susan's disappearance. She met with them and they talked for about an hour. Prior to that meeting she'd never met the Coxes and didn't know Josh or Susan. "No one can get Josh to talk," she said. "I don't feel it's fair for Josh to move out of the town, state, and house he and his wife lived in with their two sons and act like he's forgotten his wife is missing."

Colleen said she would like to get the message out to Josh Powell encouraging him to begin communicating with police. She said, "I'm not saying Josh is guilty, I'm not judge and jury. I'm just saying let's get out there and do what we can to help find Susan." She wonders why Josh is not passing out ribbons and fliers to raise awareness about his missing wife.

Colleen canvassed her neighborhood, knocking on doors and asking neighbors if they would be willing to put a purple ribbon in their yard to help raise awareness that Susan is missing. "I was just amazed," she said, "At how many of them didn't know about Susan when her husband lives right here in our neighborhood." It's kind of ironic that Josh, who lives with his father and three adults siblings, all 24 and older, and all unemployed, according to their older sister, Jennifer Graves, have not themselves been out canvassing the neighborhood raising awareness that Susan is missing.

"Of all the people I've approached," she said, "I'd say about 95% were positive and wanted to help raise awareness by putting a purple ribbon on their porch or tree, or by taking packets of Forget-Me-Not flower seeds provided by the Coxes to plant in their gardens this spring." She's only had two people who were not willing to put a ribbon in their yard. One just said no and the other was adamant that Steven Powell is a friend and that Josh has not been proven guilty of anything. He told her he didn't appreciate that people were pointing the finger at Josh.

When Colleen met with the Coxes a week-and-a-half ago they gave her packets of purple Forget-Me-Not flower seeds from the Laura Recovery Center with Susan's information and picture on the back. Included was information about the Susan Cox Powell foundation and a link to the website. They also provided her with fliers and purple ribbons that people can put on their front door or tree to raise awareness that Susan is still missing.

Her conversation with the Coxes was positive. They talked for about an hour and discussed empowering women. She felt connected with Susan, on some level, because they are both part of the Mary Kay family. "Some time last summer Susan became a Mary Kay consultant," Debbie Caldwell, Susan's good friend and daycare provider said. "This was the only way she could have nice quality products for herself. Her husband, Josh, controlled her money so she wasn't able to have all the nice things she wanted. She was a cosmetologist before becoming a stock broker, so she knew how important it was to use good quality products on her hair and skin."

Colleen, a Senior Sales Director for Mary Kay, said she feels Susan is a part of a sisterhood she belongs to and felt a connection when she learned Susan was a Mary Kay consultant. Mary Kay has a foundation set up to raise awareness about domestic violence, the Mary Kay Charitable Foundation, so Colleen called their headquarters to let them know about Susan's case.
*Much more at link!

Susan's Mary Kay
http://www.marykay.com/LocatorSearchResults.aspx?name=susan powell&state=UT&sl=1&nr=1

Slideshow: Susan Cox Powell - Purple ribbons and fliers in Josh's neighborhood
http://www.examiner.com/examinerslideshow.html?entryid=1042051

Article:
http://www.examiner.com/x-34328-Sea...eness-Susan-is-missing-gets-positive-feedback

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Susan Cox Powell: 'Where have all the ribbons gone, again?' Josh says fliers upset the kids
February 27, 5:26 PM
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This isn't the first time ribbons and fliers put up as a reminder that Susan Cox Powell remains missing have been taken down. Earlier this month Susan's house was decorated in her honor, then one night, the decorations disappeared. And now supporters of Susan Powell canvassed her husband's new Puyallup neighborhood putting up ribbons and fliers only to watch them be taken down Friday.

Fliers and ribbons were also placed on mailboxes, light posts, and posts at the entrances. Almost as fast as they went up many of the fliers and ribbons were taken down.

Colleen Russell, one of the neighbors involved in putting up the fliers and ribbons received a text message from a concerned neighbor in the community Friday afternoon stating that the ribbons and fliers were being removed from Country Hollow. When she arrived home she saw they had been removed from the east side of the street on Country Hollow, the street where Josh lives with his two boys, father, two brothers, and younger sister.

Fliers and ribbons were also missing from mailboxes, light posts, and posts at the neighborhood entrances. The fliers and ribbons were allegedly removed because Steven Powell, Josh's father, complained to the Homeowner's Association, saying they were disturbing Josh's two young children.

The question is why were the ribbons removed when it was the pictures that were reportedly disturbing the children?

In a phone interview with Colleen Russell Friday she said, "We'll be back out canvassing the neighborhood Saturday morning, asking for neighbor's support in hanging a purple ribbon on their tree or porch in support of Susan Powell. This should not be an upsetting site to the children since it will not contain photos of Susan."

New Website For Susan Powell~Created By Josh Powell
http://www.susanpowell.org/

Friends and Family of Susan Powell
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=198478842187&ref=ts

Article:
http://www.examiner.com/x-34328-Sea...ns-gone-again-Josh-says-fliers-upset-the-kids

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Susan Cox Powell Foundation: Support for domestic violence victims, how you can help
February 27, 4:33 PM
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The Susan Cox Powell Foundation was established in 2010 by Susan's family and friends. According to their website, the mission of the foundation is to:
*Assist families of missing persons with a no-cost strategy in keeping their loved one's face in the public eye

*Research and catalog resources across the U.S.

*Create a resource clearinghouse to help families of missing persons

*Support domestic violence prevention efforts

*Participate in community and school-based education about domestic violence prevention

*Emphasize early signs of domestic abuse

How you can help:
The Foundation is accepting donations to help with the mounting costs of:
*Search expenses

*Consulting fees

*Legal fees

*Providing educational materials in the community and school-based settings

*Day-to-day costs of running the Foundation

Donate To The Susan Cox Foundation:
http://susancoxfoundation.org/Donations.aspx

Article:
http://www.examiner.com/x-34328-Sea...or-domestic-violence-victims-how-you-can-help

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Susan Powell, Steven Koecher link considered by Utah missing person investigators
February 27, 1:39 PM
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Two missing people: both from Utah, both last seen in December 2009, and both around the same age. That has the family of missing mother, Susan Powell, asking investigators to consider a link between her case and that of missing fellow Utah resident, Steven Koecher.

Steven Koecher, 30 was last spotted December 13, 2009 in Henderson, Nevada by a security camera. On Friday, Koecher's family posted a $10,000 reward for information about the St. George, Utah man's whereabouts. While they're desperate for answers, Koecher's father doubts there's a connection between the two missing person cases. Rolf Koecher issued this written statement to local television station KCSG:

"While it appears that Steven is close in age to Susan Powell and was driving through the Salt Lake City area within a day or two of her disappearance, any connection between the two seems entirely coincidental to us. Because we want to remain open to all possibilities, no matter how improbable, we have no issue with an exchange of information between the St. George and West Valley City police departments."

West Valley City police also reportedly doubt a connection between the two cases. But they say they'll consider a link and will share information with the police in St. George, Utah 300 miles to the south.

Article:
http://www.examiner.com/x-30706-Sud...nsidered-by-Utah-missing-person-investigators
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Family of missing Utah man offers $10K reward
Story Created: Feb 26, 2010 at 9:27 PM MST
Story Updated: Feb 27, 2010 at 5:38 AM MST
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Among recent developments, it was also announced that Steven&#8217;s missing passport had been found among his personal effects. This underscored the results of an investigation by Henderson police which concluded that Steven had not boarded any flights out of the Las Vegas area.

&#8220;Once we found Steven&#8217;s passport, we were not surprised that he hadn&#8217;t taken a plane,&#8221; said Rolf Koecher. &#8220;While the missing passport caused some to believe he had come to Las Vegas to flee, it does not appear that he had any intention to do so.&#8221;

Also a police check of records at the St. George library revealed that Steven had checked out a book on the life of basketball legend Pete Maravich, another book on the early settlers of Southern Utah and a DVD of &#8220;Lord of the Rings.&#8221;

&#8220;Again this suggests Steven was not engaged in any questionable activity because an examination his computer also reveals no unusual items, a trained dog could find no evidence of drugs in his car, and both his e-mails and phone records show nothing but routine messages,&#8221; said Rolf Koecher.

In other developments, St. George detectives have indicated that family members connected to the case of missing West Valley City woman Susan Powell have contacted St. George police to check for a possible link to Steven&#8217;s disappearance. Powell disappeared about December 7 while Steven Koecher disappeared on Dec. 13.

$10,000 Reward Offer for Information in Locating Missing Person Steven Koecher.

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Article:
http://www.kcsg.com/news/local/85614752.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Tensions rise as 'missing mom' fliers torn down
Story Published: Feb 27, 2010 at 6:40 PM PST
Story Updated: Feb 27, 2010 at 10:12 PM PST
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Volunteers are frustrated after the fliers they posted about Susan in her husband's neighborhood were torn down. Now the president of the Country Hollow Homeowners' Association has made them take down the rest of the fliers, which are designed to raise awareness about Susan's disappearance. "The regulations of the community do not allow any posting of signs on community property," he told the volunteers. "As the president of the association, I have to tell you."

Colleen Russell and her friends taped the signs to light poles and put up purple ribbons on trees in the gated community where they live. "I don't think the homeowners' association understands that that was Susan's favorite color," Russell says. "We're not accusing anything - we just want to find Susan and bring her home." The volunteers feel defeated, and they wonder why Josh Powell isn't asking the homeowners' association to make an exception to the rule, since it is his wife and she's missing.

KOMO News tried to interview Josh Powell about it, but no one would answer the door at the house where he is staying. A man's voice inside said Josh was not available.

Susan Powell's father, Chuck Cox, is disappointed the fliers have to come down. "I still have hope, and I can't deny it's been almost three months. And the likelihood now is if she is not being captive somewhere then she is no longer with us," he said.

Volunteers post fliers about missing Puyallup mom Susan Powell.

Article:
http://www.komonews.com/news/85744947.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

New memorial website for Susan Cox Powell said to be 'creepy', thought to be set up by her husband
February 27, 8:23 PM
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A new website, www.susanpowell.org, has many people confused and asking questions. There is chatter on the Friends and Family of Susan Powell Facebook page about the new website. The general consensus seems to be that the fire in the photo may have been added to the picture.

Some believe the picture is distasteful given the circumstances surrounding Susan's disappearance and Josh Powell, Susan's husband's, largely disbelieved story that he took his kids camping in the middle of the night during a Utah snowstorm the night she disappeared.

The www.susanpowell.org URL was purchased July 19, 2006, it expires July 19, 2019, and was last updated Jan. 20, 2010. The Sponsoring Registrar is Wild West Domains, Inc., the site is set to Private Registration, and the Registrant Organization is Domains by Proxy, Inc. In other words, there is no way to know who established the website because the owner set up filters to protect their anonymity.

According to Connect2Utah.com, Susan's friend Kiirsi Hellewell says Josh told her in December he intended to set up a site in his wife's honor.

Shelby Gifford, a spokesperson for Susan's family, says if the site is established by Josh then he should instead spend his time looking for his wife or talking to the police. "I don't think there is any credibility to the website at all," Gifford told Connect2Utah.com. "I think if Josh really is sincerely involved in this website and he is truly interested in finding his wife he certainly has passed up multiple opportunities to do that."

And finally, the "Contact" page urges people to contact police, but please, no prank calls. It's unclear if Josh Powell created the site or someone very close to the family, someone who would be involved in their day-to-day life.

Article:
http://www.examiner.com/x-34328-Sea...be-creepy-thought-to-be-set-up-by-her-husband