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S1 Escape Safe: #8 What Does Susan Have to Say? Jan 30, 2026

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Dates: Cont’ December 15th, 2009, (Day 9)
Detectives recover the contents of Susan Powell’s safe deposit box, uncovering critical evidence: birth certificates, Social Security cards, bank records, savings bonds, handwritten notes, counseling research, and a chilling handwritten will stating she did not trust her husband, Josh Powell.

This episode examines coercive control, financial abuse, psychological abuse, religious manipulation, and Susan’s documented efforts to protect herself and her children—including video evidence of household assets stored for safety.

S1 Escape Safe: #7 Uncovering the Past Jan 24, 2026

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Dates: December 15th, 2009, (Day 9)

Sixteen years ago, a meeting was held with Josh and his legal counsel. A couple of interviews were conducted with friends and family members, and several tip calls were investigated, some of which proved useful while others did not.

S1 Escape Safe: #6 Mysterious Purchase Jan 16, 2026

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Monday - December 14th, 2009, (Day 8)

In this episode we explore the eighth day of the investigation verifying a mysterious purchase that Josh made and how quick he is to uproot his children from their comforts.

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S1 Escape Safe: #5 Cat & Mouse Games - Fear & Secrets Jan 09, 2026

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Day 5-7, December 11-13, 2009 - Friday-Sunday

This episode highlights new tip calls showing Susan lived under control and fear, secretly wanting a divorce and hiding her movements to avoid Josh. GPS data reveals Josh making unexplained trips, including hours spent in a remote gravel pit, deepening questions about his actions and Susan’s disappearance.

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S1 Escape Safe: #4 Unexplained Miles and the Last Witness Jan 02, 2026

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Day 5, December 11, 2009

This episode focuses on the critical hours before and after Susan’s disappearance, highlighting Josh’s rental car that logged 807 unexplained miles and an 18-hour gap while he claimed to be driving around Salt Lake Valley. A formal interview with the last person to see Susan alive—reveals a series of highly unusual behaviors by Josh on December 6th.

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S1 Escape Safe: #3 Clearing the Desert Dec 26, 2025

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Since Susan Cox Powell’s disappearance, suspicions of Josh being involved, continues to soar. Tensions between Susan and Josh were sharper than anyone realized, and the clues left behind—cryptic messages, destroyed evidence, odd behavior, and the voices from all the friends—paints a chilling portrait of a marriage seriously on the rocks. As investigators dig deeper, every revelation seems to spark more questions than answers. This episode explores December 9th & 10th; days four & five.

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S1 Escape Safe: #2 The Cold before the Cold Dec 20, 2025

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The investigation into the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell. Your host and the lead detective, Ellis Maxwell, navigates this story from 16 years ago. Sharing his perception on how the day transpired, what he thought and felt at the time.

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S1 Escape Safe: #1 The Missing Family Dec 12, 2025

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S1E1 - Escape Safe: SCP The Missing Family

Day one of the investigation into the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell. Your host and the lead detective, Ellis Maxwell, navigates this story from 16 years ago. Sharing his perception on how the day transpired, what he thought and felt at the time.

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Escape Safe Season 1: Intro Dec 07, 2025

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This is a true crime podcast. Your host, Ellis Maxwell, was the lead detective on the Susan Cox Powell investigation, West Valley City, Utah in 2009. It’s an in-depth dive into the investigation, visiting each day of this three-year investigation. The goal is to not only entertain but to bring awareness to intimate partner violence and abuse.

This isn’t just a podcast. Escape Safe is a project through my P.I. agency to help others escape toxic relationships safely. Furthermore with the UnFound project, we’ll eventually begin searching for the missing Susan Cox Powell as well as others.

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#5 - ICAC Travelers Jun 16, 2019

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#5 - A variety of discussions with my friend and former cop, Eric. With a focus on his assignment as an agent for the internet crimes against children task force.

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