Before Susan Powell became a headline, she was a mother, a woman of deep faith, and someone who was trying to protect her children while living in fear.

In Part One of this series, we focus on who Susan was as a person — not just what happened to her. We talk about her upbringing, her faith, her devotion to her sons, and the private fears she documented before she vanished in December 2009.

This episode explores:

• Susan’s personality, values, and faith
• Her writings and emails expressing fear
• Early warning signs within her marriage
• The day she was last seen
• Why friends and family immediately believed she did not leave voluntarily

Susan Powell is still missing.

And before we examine evidence, failures, and outcomes — we start with her life.

This episode discusses a real person who is missing and may be disturbing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is experiencing fear or control in a relationship, help is available.

National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.)

1-800-799-SAFE

https://www.thehotline.org/

• COLD Podcast- https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1/
• Susan Powell’s emails and personal writings
• West Valley City Police records-https://www.ksl.com/article/25263938/west-valley-city-photos-documents-relating-to-the-susan-powell-case
• Verified reporting from KSL, Deseret News, and The Salt Lake Tribune