The Faces Behind the Footnotes. Every name has a story.
Susan Cox Powell in a red sweater, authentic publisher-supplied portrait
Susan Cox PowellMissing person; mother of Charlie and BradenRead Biography →
Charlie PowellSusan's older son; child victim in the separate 2012 Washington caseRead Biography →
Braden PowellSusan's younger son; child victim in the separate 2012 Washington caseRead Biography →
Charles “Chuck” CoxSusan's father; advocate and party in the boys' civil caseRead Biography →
Judith “Judy” CoxSusan's mother; grandmother and family advocateRead Biography →
Joshua “Josh” PowellSusan's husband; investigated in her disappearance, never charged in that caseRead Biography →
Jennifer GravesSusan's sister-in-law; family witness and authorRead Biography →
Ellis MaxwellFormer West Valley City detective who led the Susan Powell investigationRead Biography →

Why These Faces Matter

The people here have distinct roles: Susan is the missing person; Charlie and Braden were children and victims in a separate case; relatives helped seek answers; Josh was investigated; Ellis Maxwell led the early police work. Each name opens a separate biography. The children are represented without portraits.

Each name opens a separate, source-reviewed biography. Initials remain where an approved authentic portrait is not available.

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