Josh Powell



Josh Powell was responsible for the disappearance and death of his wife Susan Powell. He was described as being very controlling and abusive towards both Susan and their two boys. He was also a victim of abuse himself as a child at the hands of his own father Steven Powell.

Following the disappearance of Susan, Josh became a person of interest in the case. He soon lost custody of his boys to the parents of Susan, though Josh was allowed supervised visits.

One morning in 2012, the boys visited their father, and suddenly the door slammed shut and suddenly the house erupted in flames. Josh and both boys died.