Colorado Crime Podcast

In the final part of this series, we examine what happened after the deaths of Charlie and Braden Powell — and the long, painful aftermath that followed.

This episode explores the investigations, legal consequences, and lasting impact of Susan Powell’s disappearance and the murders of her sons. We discuss how responsibility was examined, how systems responded, and how the ripple effects of this case extended far beyond one family.

Part Four covers:

    •    The immediate aftermath of February 5, 2012

    •    Investigations into child welfare and court system failures

    •    Life insurance rulings and why Josh Powell could not benefit

    •    The role of Josh’s family, including those who spoke out and those who did not

    •    The death of Josh Powell’s brother, Michael, and the broader toll of the case

    •    What happened to Josh’s father, Steven Powell

    •    Why Susan Powell has never been found — and what law enforcement believes happened

    •    The legacy of this case and what it reveals about prevention, proof, and protection

This is not a story about closure.

It is a story about consequence — and about the people who were lost when warnings were recognized, but not stopped.

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⚠️ Content Warning

This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, child endangerment, homicide, and suicide. No graphic details are included. Listener discretion is advised.

In Part Three of this series, we examine what happened after Susan Powell disappeared — and how concern for her children quickly became central to the case.

As investigators increasingly believed that Susan Powell was the victim of homicide, attention turned to the safety of her sons, Charlie and Braden. This episode explores why Josh Powell lost custody, what authorities discovered inside the home where the boys were living, and how documented warning signs shaped — and failed to prevent — what came next.

Part Three covers:

• Why Josh Powell moved the boys to Washington after Susan disappeared
• Evidence found in the Powell home that raised serious child safety concerns
• What was discovered on computers inside the home
• Why Josh lost custody of his sons
• How and why supervised visitation was later reinstated
• The limitations of family court and child welfare systems
• How risk was recognized — but managed instead of eliminated

This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, coercive control, and suspected homicide. No graphic details are included. 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
• Susan Powell video diary of persoanl property- https://youtu.be/cwTi_WDSkmo?si=lTCACwKUK9EtKEKN

The Disappearance of Susan Powell: What Happened That Night

In Part Two of this series, we move from who Susan Powell was to what happened after she vanished — and why investigators quickly believed she did not leave voluntarily.

This episode examines the night Susan disappeared, the immediate aftermath, and the mounting evidence that led police to believe she was the victim of homicide. We walk through Josh Powell’s actions, the condition of the Powell home, and the growing concerns shared by friends, family, and law enforcement.

Part Two covers:

Susan Powell has never been found.

But the evidence left behind tells a troubling story.

This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, coercive control, and suspected homicide. No graphic details are included. 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/

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

In 1874, a group of prospectors set out into Colorado’s frozen wilderness in search of gold — but only one man returned. His name was Alfred Packer, and his story would become one of Colorado’s most infamous and gruesome legends.

In this episode, Amanda and Kori unravel the chilling events that led to the deaths of Packer’s companions, the investigation that followed, and the dark legacy that turned him into the “Colorado Cannibal.”

Was Packer a desperate survivor… or a cold-blooded murderer?

Join @ColoradoCrimePodcast for a tale of hunger, horror, and history in the heart of the Rockies.

The mountains never forget.

In 1987, a man and his dog vanished into the wilderness near Silver Plume, Colorado. One year later, another man followed — never to return.

Join Amanda and Kori as they uncover the chilling mystery of Silver Plume’s disappearing residents, where the line between truth and legend fades into the fog.

️Mystery. Mountains. And a story that refuses to rest.

Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains, the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, is known for its elegance, its history… and its ghosts. From the near-fatal explosion that nearly claimed housekeeper Elizabeth Wilson, to the lingering melodies of Flora Stanley’s beloved Steinway piano, the Stanley’s story blurs the line between life and afterlife.

In this episode, Amanda explores the haunting legacy of the hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining — uncovering tales of tragedy, recovery, and the enduring presence of its founder, Freelan Oscar Stanley, whose spirit may still watch over the grand halls he built.

Step inside Room 217, ascend to the eerie fourth floor, and meet the hotel’s spectral residents — including the flirtatious ghost of Rocky Mountain Jim. Some say they’re just stories… others say the Stanley’s spirits are still very much alive.

Listen now to discover why this Colorado landmark remains one of America’s most haunted hotels.

The crimes that we discuss are graphic and may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. 

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This week Amanda is discussing the shocking update in the Bryan Kohberger case. Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty to all charges. 

The crimes that we discuss are graphic and may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. 

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BREAKING: An arrest has been made... again.

The crimes that we discuss are graphic and may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. 

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In this chilling episode of @ColoradoCrimePod, we step outside the Rocky Mountain State to examine one of America’s most infamous mass murders. On July 13, 1966, Richard Speck brutally took the lives of eight young women in a single night, shocking the nation. Join us as we delve into the events leading up to the crime, the harrowing details of that night, and how Speck’s eventual capture and trial captivated the world. We’ll also explore his unsettling behavior behind bars and how his case impacted modern criminal justice.

The crimes that we discuss are graphic and may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. 

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