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I'm hoping some information can be gleaned from Steve Powell's trial to help find out what happened to Susan.   ::MonkeyAngel::

Me too, but I'm not gonna hold my breath.  I believe he would die first, just like Josh.  jmo

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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Culpepper won't rule on #stevePowell defense motion to dismiss child porn charge today.

1m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge Culpepper will review individual images for admissibility prior to showing them to jurors in #stevePowell case

2m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#StevePowell allegedly manipulated pics and videos of #SusanCoxPowell depicting sex acts, masturbation.


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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Def: Says journal entries by #StevePowell about #SusanCoxPowell, how he felt about her.

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Culpepper: Specific pics to be decided later, some limits perhaps. Move to drop child porn charges to be decided later.

 ::rhino::

No, I wouldn't hold my breath either.  ITA, he would die first, just like Josh.  I don't believe Steve Powell would willingly give any information.  But I keep hoping somehow he will slip up or somehow there will be even a tiny hint of a tip LE can use to find some answers.  JMHO

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution says #StevePowell wrote he believes #SusanCoxPowell knew he videotaped her under bathroom door, admits "I'm a voyeur"

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution to admit CD as exhibit for this hearing to show #StevePowell journal content. Says he talks about being voyeur, stalking Susan

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell atty wants journal entries re: #SusanCoxPowell excluded from evidence shown to jury. Says Josh Powell makes them "prejudicial"

5m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell defense says journal entries about his feelings for #SusanCoxPowell prejudicial.

6m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell atty says journal entries re: #SusanCoxPowell included among entries re: what kind of porn he likes, doesn't like


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State: #stevePowell journal entries: "I'm a voyuer and stalk #SusanCoxPowell " admits to taping #SusanCoxPowell

6m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Defense arguing that this is a case about #stevePowell not #SusanCoxPowell and references to her should be excluded.

7m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Defense for #stevePowell saying some of his journals discuss #SusanCoxPowell and his feelings about her.

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#stevePowell allegedly admits in journals that he was caught videotaping under bathroom door by #SusanCoxPowell

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell journal: "I am sexually out of control. " 1000's of images of #stevePowell



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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution says it's clear #StevePowell's journal entries are admissible. Show he is voyeur who stalked women, children for illicit photos

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution says #StevePowell's journals chronicle his desire for stalking #SusanCoxPowell, taking illicit pics of women

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution says #StevePowell wrote "I've been sexually out of control most of my life". Wrote about obsession with #SusanCoxPowell

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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell journal: "I am a voyeur and Susan is an exhibitionist."


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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution says #StevePowell's journal "sexually graphic, obsessing over Susan Powell"

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Judge Culpepper reserving ruling on #stevePowell journals for now. He wants to review further before making his ruling.

3m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell journal: Powell allegedky calls himself a voyeur and says he and #SusanCoxPowell are " a perfect match"

5m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell defense asking for references to #SusanCoxPowell be removed from #stevePowell journals


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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Alleged passage in #StevePowell journal; "I am a voyeur and Susan is an exhibitionist" #SusanCoxPowell #FindSusan

5m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
"Vast majority" of #StevePowell's journal about #SusanCoxPowell. Court trying to decide of jury should see that.

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Judge Culpepper being asked to rule that the lead detective in the case can not sit at the prosecution table during #stevePowell trial.

4m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge Culpepper reserving ruling on #stevePowell journals for now. He wants to review further before making his ruling.



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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Now discussing Det. Gary Sanders re: his presence in court and testimony. He is lead investigator in #StevePowell case

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell atty's want limits on testimony re: Josh Powell. Says prejudicial

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell trial winding down into standard pre-trial motions. Rulings on motion to dismiss child porn and on excluding some pics later


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#stevePowell lawyers asking judge to limit any mention of #joshpowell, the murder/suicide, or #SusanCoxPowell calling them unrelated.

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Judge Culpepper asking both sides to limit mentioning #joshpowell and disappearance of #SusanCoxPowell during trial.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Looks like we're going to adjourn until this 3:30 to hear more on pre-trial motions. #StevePowell to head back to jail.

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Logan Daniels ‏ @LoganDaniels
Chuck Cox says #stevepowell can get a fair trial, but he has no defense #findsusan http://pic.twitter.com/iKnMQSQP (http://pic.twitter.com/iKnMQSQP)

From previous thread....


 ::MonkeyEek::  So those pics SP took of the neighbor kids bathing WITHOUT their parents knowing it aren't illegal??????????????

I know, right?  Makes no sense and it sends a very wrong message.....it's okay to photograph minors in the tub through a window of anyone's home.  It's illegal to be a peeping tom, why isn't this?????

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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge expected to rule on #stevePowell journals, computer images, and computer disc evidence @ 330 hearing. Juror selection tomorrow.


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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
More from today. Steven Powell's journal reveals obsession with Susan Powell. http://bit.ly/IyltWK (http://bit.ly/IyltWK) #StevePowell #SusanCoxPowell

What a POS - just like a child molester who justifies what he does by claiming the child "liked it." ::MonkeyMad::

::rhino::

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Back in court for resumption of #StevePowell's trial. We're expecting some decisions on morning motions. Jury selection continues tomorrow.

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#stevePowell is back in the courtroom for the judges rulings in his case. Court not yet in session.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell trial back in session. Judge Ronald Culpepper on bench taking up motion to dismiss the child porn charge

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Ronald Culpepper grants motion to throw out Child Porn charge against #StevePowell.


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Judge's decision reduces charges to 14, all voyeurism charges. Child porn charge in #StevePowell's trial tossed out.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
14 counts of voyeurism remain filed against #StevePowell, only one count of possessing child porn dismissed.



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Motion to dismiss the child porn (count15only) charges against #stevePowell has been granted http://yfrog.com/mmstqdlj (http://yfrog.com/mmstqdlj)

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Judge allows striking juror 33 at the request of both sides in #stevePowell case.

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Juror 67 also removed from pool at the request of both parties. Judge considering another preemptive strike.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Ronald Culpepper rules pic in child porn charge not influenced by #StevePowell, doesn't show sex act. So it's voyeurism, porn



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Several other #stevePowell jurors being dismissed for a variety of reasons. Financial hardship, previous media exposure among them.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Attorneys for both sides discussing jurors who have seen coverage of #StevePowell's case on news, sensitivity to crimes involving children


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A total of 9 out of the 70 potential jurors are being excused for causes varying from hardship to previous media exposure.

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Judge Ronald Culpepper ruling that the #stevePowell journals require more study prior to his decision to allow them or not.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Leaving court to prepare our story on #StevePowell's trial. Big news about the dismissal of that child porn charge. More at 4:57 on #KIRO7



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I am so freakin' disgusted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   ::MonkeyMad::

This POS was taking photos of children and it isn't porn???????  Tell their parents that judge.  Look their mommys and daddys in the eye and tell them. 

If one of those parents doles out justice on their own, who could really blame them?

I am keeping the case archive organized in a day-by-day trial section (of sorts)

It will be updated within a day of the trial happenings, or as I find info.


Steve Powell portion of the case archive:
http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm166/crankycrankerson/Susan%20Cox%20Powell%20%20-UT-/Steve%20Powell-%20Crimes-%20Punishment-%20WebRants-%20Susan/

...and from the main page of the Susan Powell Case Archive, you can access any of the sub-albums.

Thank you AmandaReckonwith!   ::MonkeyKiss::

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/wash-judge-tosses-child-porn-count-against-steve-powell-voyeurism-charges-remain/2012/05/07/gIQA68u98T_story.html

Wash. judge tosses child porn count against Steve Powell; voyeurism charges remain
Updated: Monday, May 7, 8:03 PM

TACOMA, Wash. — A judge dismissed a child pornography charge against Steve Powell, the father-in-law of missing Utah mother Susan Powell, as his trial began with jury selection Monday.

Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper agreed with defense attorneys who argued that the crime of possessing child pornography requires that the depictions include sexually explicit behavior or that the defendant have some control over the behavior of the children photographed.

Steve Powell was accused of secretly recording more than 2,000 images of two young, neighbor girls in their home as they took baths and used the toilet.

Prosecutors argued that Washington lawmakers changed the child porn law in 2010 to make clear that such activity is illegal. The law defines “sexually explicit conduct” as the depiction of a minor’s genitalia, breast or buttocks for the purpose of sexual gratification of the viewer, and it specifies that the child does not need to be aware that he or she is participating in the conduct.

Prosecutors did not immediately say whether they would appeal. Attorney Anne Bremner, who represents the former neighbors, now 12 and 14, said the family was disappointed, and that the child porn count should have been left for the jury.
 ::snipping2::

Four-page article

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865555339/Will-Steven-Powell-diaries-obsessing-over-Susan-be-admitted-in-trial.html

Will Steven Powell diaries obsessing over Susan be admitted in trial?
Judge dismisses child porn charge; he still faces 14 voyeurism charges
Published: Monday, May 7 2012 7:21 p.m. MDT

 ::snipping2::
Culpepper is expected to decide Tuesday whether prosecutors can use portions of Powell's diaries as evidence during the trial. They want to introduce eight passages from Steven Powell's diaries — which were seized last year from his Puyallup, Wash., home — as evidence. The dates of the journals range from 2003 to 2010.

"The vast majority of the writing is sexually graphic and obsessing over Susan Powell," deputy Pierce County attorney Bryce Nelson said, referring to Powell's Utah daughter-in-law who has been missing since 2009.

Prosecutors read samples of the diaries Monday, saying Steven Powell allegedly wrote: "Susan likes to be admired and I'm a voyeur," "I'm a voyeur and Susan is an exhibitionist," and "I've been going nuts and nearly out of control sexually my entire life."
 ::snipping2::

Video at the link

http://www.nwcn.com/home/?fId=150424145&fPath=/news/local&fDomain=10212

Judge throws out child porn charge against Steven Powell
Posted on May 7, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Updated today at 6:03 PM

 ::snipping2::
A pool of 70 potential jurors was introduced to Powell inside a Pierce County courtroom. When asked whether any of them knew of Powell's case, a majority of them raised their hands. About a dozen of the potential jurors raised their hands a second time when asked if they had formed opinions about the case.
 
Four jurors were dismissed when they admitted they will not be able to be unbiased because of their opinions.
 
Judge Ronald Culpepper warned the pool against talking about the case with family members and friends, and especially against posting any information on Facebook or other social media outlets.
 
Potential jurors not dismissed will fill out questionnaires and return Tuesday to answer questions directly from attorneys. Opening statements could begin as early as Wednesday.
 ::snipping2::

This is fantastic!  Thank You!

 ::snipping2::

Opening statements in the trial will be made on Wednesday. A Pierce County Sheriff’s detective and the mother of two of the children Powell is accused of illegally photographing will testify.

Detectives from West Valley City police and one of Powell’s daughters, Jennifer Graves, are expected to testify next week. The trial is expected to go to the jury next Tuesday.

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/08/powell-trial-blog-steven-powell-trial-day-two/

Powell faces 14 counts after judge dismisses porn charge

The Pierce County judge presiding over the trial of Steven Powell, father-in-law of missing Utah woman Susan Cox Powell, on Monday dismissed one of 15 counts filed by prosecutors.

Powell will not go to trial on one count of possessing an image of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

 ::snipping2::

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/05/08/2513631/powell-faces-14-counts-after-judge.html

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 26 requested individual questioning re: Josh Powell's sons. Spoke with Josh briefly at Puyallup gem club

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Juror 11 asked about deciding case involving alleged victims around the same age she was. "I will do whatever society needs me to do".

4m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 11 being asked if she could be impartial re: charges against #StevePowell. "I don't think that will be a problem for me".

5m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 11 says abused by a friend of the family. Juror having tough time talking about it in open court.

7m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 11 next. Reported having been sexually abused as a child.
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7m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 10 says she has no problem with law enforcement officers testifying. Says "lifestyle" of ex-husband got him killed. Interview over.

9m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 10 now being interviewed. Says ex-husband tazed by police and died. Doesn't feel she can be impartial. #StevePowell

11m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
The 9 jurors for individual interviews are here. Judge Culpepper addressing them.
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13m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Some jurors also said the nature of the charges, allegations involving children, made them feel they could not be impartial. #StevePowell

14m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
The 9 jurors for individual interviews told the court they could not be fair and impartial to #StevePowell because of media coverage.

15m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Culpepper now in the courtroom, jurors should be called soon. Discussing 9 jurors for individual interviews #StevePowell

32m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell just brought into court as his trial continues. Jury selection is the order of the day

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Juror 11 asking to not be on panel due to child sex abuse in #stevePowelltrial

7m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Second individual juror polling has begun. Juror raised issues of child abuse. #stevePowelltrial

9m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge Culpepper has begun individual juror polling of first of nine separated from larger pool in #stevePowell trial http://yfrog.com/oeoepjnzj (http://yfrog.com/oeoepjnzj)
 
12m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge Culpepper talking with 9 jurors about individual questioning in #stevePowell selection.

15m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge Ronald Culpepper allowing our camera in court during juror questioning but we will NOT be broadcasting likeness or audio of jurors.

18m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Court is now back in session in #stevePowell jury selection.

32m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell appears to have a slight shake as he sits in court waiting for jury selection to resume. http://yfrog.com/gzcd4jhj (http://yfrog.com/gzcd4jhj)

34m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell has entered the court. He is wearing a dark blue suit today. http://yfrog.com/h4d2zpcj (http://yfrog.com/h4d2zpcj)
 
40m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Today's media gathered for #stevePowell trial jury selection. http://yfrog.com/kjiv3ghj (http://ttp://yfrog.com/kjiv3ghj)

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Juror 35 said could not be fair and impartial "but may have seen too much in the news media. I wanted to be really honest"

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Juror 26 is being excused from jury on #StevePowell trial. Described brief encounter with Josh and sons at Puyallup rock hound club



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Juror 35 now in court. Being questioned about media exposure.

2m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Next juror 26 has been dismissed because he went to same gym as #joshpowell

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 35 also volunteers with kids at Remann Hall in Tacoma. Comes in contact with abused children.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Def atty Mark Quigley: "Is this the right case for you?" Juror 35: "I think it would really bother me". Re: alleged crimes against children

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 35 asked if she could be impartial re: crimes against children. "It would probably bother me, to be honest".

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 35 says she can put aside what she has seen on the news and decide based on evidence in #StevePowell case.

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor Grant Blinn asks if juror 35 can decided "based only on what you see in court?" Juror: "I would"




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#stevePowell defense inquiring if juror 35 can be fair and impartial. Juror, " I don't know"


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Juror 35 indicating that she has seen a lot of the news coverage of #joshpowell and #stevePowell.

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Juror 37 has similar issues re: children, impartiality, and media coverage. Being questioned now in #stevePowelltrial

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Juror 35 being excused for cause in #stevePowelltrial

1m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Juror 35, " I think this case would really bother me. " to questions about sex assault toward children in #stevePowell





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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 35 excused. That's two

Thank you for the updates, Tupelo. 

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 37 tells judge "I think it would be" difficult to be fair and impartial in #StevePowell trial. Excused. 3 down.

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 37 now. Says fair and impartial re: charges? Answered not sure. Also said "I don't think the laws are tough enough" (Good for them)

You're welcome!

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense to juror 36. "maybe this isn't the right case for you, maybe you should sit on another?" 36 agrees. Excused. 4 now out.

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Juror 36 asked if she can keep an open mind given the age of some of the alleged victims. Hesitates, shakes her head. "not sure".


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Prosecutor asks if juror 36 can keep an open mind. Set aside what she has seen in media? "Yes"


Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 36 says saw an interview with #StevePowell on TV re: his relationship with #SusanCoxPowell



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#stevePowell defense asking that juror 36 be dismissed over concerns of impartiality

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Several jurors saying they have knowledge of #StevePowell due to news coverage. The question is, will this be a problem?

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Juror 50 excused as well. We're at 5 now.

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Juror 50 says he is aware of #StevePowell from both TV and work in Pierce county jail. Says he doesn't work where Powell is housed.

26s Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 50 is a Corrections Officer. Has not worked court duty.

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 50 telling judge he thinks he can be impartial. Kind of hard to hear him.


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Juror 50 asked if he's followed news about Steve and Josh Powell, says yes.




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So far #stevePowelltrial lawyers excused 5 of remaining 61 in jury pool.

1m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell defense asking for juror 52 who is a #piercountyjail officer to be excused.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Next potential juror works at the #piercountyjail in #stevePowelltrial judge questioning now.

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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"Good morning all!" Juror #65 says as she walks into the courtroom. "I'm a little bit nervous."

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Juror #63 says she might have trouble seeing pictures in the #StevePowell trial. She's excused.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Denise Cox, #SusanCoxPowell's sister, just walked into the courtroom.  18 min



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Juror 65 "Just a little bit nervous sir" as she sits down

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Juror 63 saying she feels it would be hard to be fair and impartial. Aaaaand that's 6 gone.

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 63 being asked about questionnaire responses re: nature of sex charges. First checked no, then scratched it out and checked yes


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Judge excusing juror 63 in #stevePowelltrial 6 down now.

1m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Sexual assault of children, media exposure seem to be biggest issues for potential jurors in #stevePowelltrial so far.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
"I don't have any doubt in my mind whether I can be fair or not". Juror 65 stays in jury pool. For now.

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Juror 65 "Whether this is all true or not, it has to be proven". Says sex crimes should be subject to harsher penalties.

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 65 says she believes anyone who engages in sexual activity with children has a problem, needs to be treated

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Defense asks juror 65 about her answers on questionnaire. She says she may have misunderstood. "Can I be unbiased? Oh yeah"

Juror 65 says knew nothing about case until her brother told her this morning. Says what's reported "may not be true"

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Juror 65 asked about nature of sex charges. Difficult to be fair re: allegation of taking photos of children? "No"


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Judge calling in remaining large group potential jury pool in #stevePowelltrial now for group questioning.

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Juror 65 telling #stevePowelltrial lawyers that punishment for sex crimes is too lenient and should be harsher.

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Juror 65: "can I be unbiased ?" "yeah. " learned about this case from brother yesterday

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#stevePowell defense questioning juror 65, " there are no right or wrong answers here. "

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Juror 65 telling court she's nervous and not sure about civil or criminal charges. Gets her news online.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Juror 65 up now in #stevePowelltrial. Questions re: opinions about sex assault and impartiality in this case due to media exposure



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Juror #65 says she can still be fair, but thinks sex crimes need tougher penalties

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"People that are engaged in anything involving children, or any sex act, I think they have a problem," she said. @fox13now #StevePowell

1m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"Can I be biased? Yes, I can be biased," she says. "Can you be unbiased," defense attorney asks. "Oh yeah," she said.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Juror #65 says her brother mentioned the #StevePowell case to her this morning

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense wants juror 69 dismissed. Prosecution objects. Judge Culpepper denies. She stays in the jury pool

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense asks juror 69 about nature of charges and fairness. She says she can be fair, but her previous experience on a jury worries her.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense asks about juror 69 seeing a lot about #StevePowell. "Do you have any concern" re: media coverage. "I think so" says juror 69

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 69: "I read the news a lot and I read a lot about it". Expresses concern about putting that aside

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 69, up now. We think. Hard to hear. Said she "definitely doesn't appreciate" people charged with sex crimes involving children



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Juror #69 says she can be fair, but she has "read a lot about it."



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Juror 69 has concerns about " keeping the facts straight in my mind. " also says she believes she can be impartial.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowelltrial defense: "not every case is like this one in terms of the media coverage."

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Not surprisingly the main focus seems to be on prior media coverage and if jurors believe they can be impartial in #stevePowelltrial

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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge Culpepper is hoping to have a jury seated by the end of the day. 12 jurors, 2 alternates

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
There are 56 remaining in the jury pool, Judge Culpepper says. @fox13now #findsusan #StevePowell

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Defense wants Juror #69 excused (because of media coverage), state opposes it. Judge keeps her.



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Court taking a brief recess in #stevePowelltrial More tweets as soon as we get going again.

1m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
56 jurors remain in the pool forc #stevePowelltrial trying to narrow pool to 30


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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Breaking for a few minutes now. The larger jury pool called into court soon. Judge Culpepper hoping to seat jury today in #StevePowell trial

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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell looks older & tired as he waits on jury selection. He is wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and tie. http://yfrog.com/kj2vtnmj (http://yfrog.com/kj2vtnmj)

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell watching jury selection in his voyeurism trial now back underway in #piercecounty http://yfrog.com/oe85dhij (http://yfrog.com/oe85dhij)

14m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge telling #stevePowelltrial lawyers he would like to seat jury by end of business today.



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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The prospective jurors are being brought into the courtroom. They are filling the first few rows of the courtroom.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
As we wait for the jury pool, #StevePowell is smiling at his daughter, Alina, who is in the courtroom

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
A better view of the media fire hazard, er, plugin here in the courtroom. @fox13now http://instagr.am/p/KX97YfArPa/ (http://instagr.am/p/KX97YfArPa/)

8m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The media plugins here in the courtroom. @fox13now http://instagr.am/p/KX9gXDArPH/ (http://instagr.am/p/KX9gXDArPH/)

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Dep. Prosecutor Grant Blinn is up first. Telling jurors to be open, honest. "Raise your hand if you've been on jury duty before?"

3m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Culpepper instructing jurors to set aside media coverage they have seen and avoid news stories about #StevePowell

5m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jury pool now in court, pretty crowded in the courtroom. Judge is addressing them and turning questions over to attorneys


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Jurors being asked if they watch 'Law & Order' and 'CSI'. "There's some parts of it that are real," juror says.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Prosecutor Grant Blinn asks if anyone's been on a jury before. Prospective jurors acknowledge it's not like on TV. @fox13now #StevePowell

5m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Prosecutors and defense attorneys will now question the prospective jury en masse. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

8m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The prospective jurors are being brought into the courtroom. They are filling the first few rows of the courtroom.



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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Blinn asking if jurors who have seen Law and Order believe it is what court and trials are really like.

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Blinn asking jurors if serving on a jury was anything like what they've seen in TV. One juror says he was on a murder case. Another; boring

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Judge Culpepper has not yet ruled on the admissibility of #stevePowell journals in which he chronicles his obsession with #SusanCoxPowell

3m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
The jury selection process in #stevePowelltrial has basically slowed to "normal" process. Not expecting any revelations.

5m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Both sides in #stevePowelltrial get to question remaining jury pool. They must seat a jury today. Opening arguments to begin tomorrow.

9m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Prosecution in #stevePowelltrial asking potential jurors if they believe CSI is real in any fashion and if they believe that's how cases go.


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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror with peeping tom experience says she believes she can be fair if chosen for #StevePowell trial

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Female juror says she was once the victim of a peeping tom peering through a bathroom window into her shower. Never caught him

3m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror says she "was furious" when she realized she'd been recorded without her knowledge. But doesn't think it will affect her fairness

4m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor now asking if anyone has been subject to voyeurism, 1 juror says her husband set one up without her knowledge for security

7m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor asking about following orders. If you've ever served on a jury, these are familiar questions.



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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The woman says she's not paranoid. Believes she could be fair and impartial. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

3m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Another woman describes a peeping tom as she took a shower. "It was a lesson to be more careful." @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

4m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
It was her husband who set up a home security camera. She says she'll be fair. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

5m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Questioning turning to voyeurism. A juror says she's been viewed without her knowledge. "I was just livid," she says.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor asking if any jurors have to go through #StevePowell's neighborhood. Juror 9 says yes. Can avoid it? Yes

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor asking if jurors can view images of young girls, nude, using bathroom, being bathed. If they could remain impartial. #StevePowell

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor: "Anyone here have a distrust of law enforcement?" Asking several jurors one by one

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror: "I was about 9 years old when my daddy told me TV is bad to see". In response to question about TV shows and reality. Ouch.



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Anybody have an issue with serving on the #StevePowell jury? No hands go up. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Prosecutor Blinn asking about viewing graphic images involving kids. No hands go up, objecting to viewing it.

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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell defense: " this case is not about #joshpowell, #SusanCoxPowell, or the death of the boys. We won't be talking about that. "

11m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Defense joking that jurors who haven't heard about #stevePowell case must have been on year long vacation in the Bahamas.

12m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Defense for #stevePowell now questioning remaining jury pool


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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
"Anybody have any concerns about what they may or may not have heard... heard too much?"... about

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror: "Most of the reports are strictly for ratings. I wouldn't try and make a judgement from a news broadcast I hear on television"

4m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror agrees with defense atty that sometimes news gets it wrong. Another talking about bias on TV news

5m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense: "When the news are doing their job are they required to wait until all the facts are in?" Re: coverage of #StevePowell

7m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror: "As soon as I heard his name come up I switched channels." Seems lots of the jurors heard bits and pieces, took steps to avoid news

8m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror: after a TV show a promo for news came on, heard mention of #StevePowell trial ruling re: child porn charge. Others heard some too

10m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 1 says today's newspapers with front page article on #StevePowell was "lying right there on the table" when he arrived today

12m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 1: He heard radio report on #StevePowell trial by accident. Quickly shut off the radio. Says coverage very "wide spread".

13m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense: "What you're going to be asked to decide here has nothing to do with Susan Powell, Josh Powell, the children or anything like that"

15m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Anyone "catch a glance" of news coverage of #StevePowell trial since yesterday. Several say yes

16m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense: Who has not heard anything in the media or anywhere else about this case? About 11 said never heard of it.

17m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jurors asked if any just feel they couldn't sit on the jury. No hands went up. Defense attorneys now asking questions.

18m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor asking if any jurors have to go through #StevePowell's neighborhood. Juror 9 says yes. Can avoid it? Yes

19m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor asking if jurors can view images of young girls, nude, using bathroom, being bathed. If they could remain impartial.



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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
A lot of prospective jurors acknowledging they'd seen headlines about the trial. They turned off TV. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

14m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Currie now addresses "the elephant in the room." Says this had NOTHING to do with #SusanCoxPowell or #JoshPowell @fox13now #StevePowell

15m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
How many accidentally caught a media report of #StevePowell case? 10 saw/read something. @fox13now #findsusan

15m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Currie smiles at that. It's almost a full jury right there. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

17m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
#StevePowell attorney Travis Currie asks if anyone's NOT heard about this case. 11 hands go up.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 5 says she now believes she has heard too much about case to be impartial.



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"Is it just too close to lunchtime?" Currie asks when no one raises hands to his questions. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

3m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Currie asks if anyone has any concerns, heard too much, seen too much about #StevePowell case?

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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"Is there anybody that does not agree that what we want in this courtroom is a fair trial?" Currie asks. No hands



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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
RT @TNTAdam Potential jurors really beating up the news media, calling us lazy, inaccurate and driven by ratings or selling papers. Ouch!

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Break time in jury selection in #stevePowell case.

8m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 5 says she now believes she has heard too much about case to be impartial.



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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Court in #stevePowelltrial about to break for lunch. Juror questioning to continue at 130. We will be here to tweet developments.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jurors 1, 11, 18, 29 & 30 to be questioned individually re: media coverage of #StevePowell based on their answers during jury selection.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense wants to question more jurors about media coverage of #StevePowell case.



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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge says he wants to see a jury empaneled by about 3:45 p.m. PST. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

59s Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
I just updated our blog of the #StevePowell trial: http://bit.ly/JtpBHC @fox13now #findsusan

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Lawyers want to question some more jurors individually about media coverage of the #StevePowell trial.

http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/crime-law/photos-women-all-over-state-found-steven-powells-c/nNysS/

Posted: 8:19 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Photos of women from all over state found on Steven Powell's computer


TACOMA, Wash. — Photos of women from all over Washington state -- taken at malls, parks and college campuses -- were among the pictures found on Steven Powell's computer, according to court documents in Powell's voyeurism case.
 ::snipping2::

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/08/powell-trial-blog-steven-powell-trial-day-two/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Jury selection resumes in Steven Powell trial




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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
The remaining large pool of jurors headed into court as a group. #stevePowell lawyers to select 30 soon.

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Juror 29 heard a tv news tease about #stevePowell child porn charge was dismissed. He will remain in pool for now.

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Juror 18 telling court he heard radio report about #stevePowell charge if child porn being dismissed. He turned it off.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
" something about a ruling and charge being dropped " in web site headline read by #stevePowell juror. She remains in pool.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Court now questioning a statement made by juror 11 after she viewed a #stevePowell headline on a web page.

3m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Juror telling court in #stevePowelltrial his exposure to media report yesterday was " quick & I don't recall what was said." on KIRO radio.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Questions seem to be rising about jurors possibly coming into contact with "play by play reporting of the case " during break. #stevePowell

1m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge Culpepper asking for 5 jurors to be questioned individually from the larger pool in #stevePowelltrial

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
And we are back I'm session. We expect to seat a jury and gave a ruling re: #stevePowell personal journals this afternoon.

5m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
In a light moment chatting with his attorneys #stevePowell smiles and appears at ease. http://yfrog.com/kkmkviahj (http://yfrog.com/kkmkviahj)

9m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell is back in the courtroom prepared for jury selection process to resume. http://yfrog.com/mm5s6jyj (http://yfrog.com/mm5s6jyj)





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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
A couple of jurors say they are honored to be called, overwhelmed at the case because of coverage, etc. All agree it's an important case.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor: How many of you walked in heard what case was, said, oh no? 1 juror, "I thought what are the chances I'd be called? Overwhelming

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Some jurors not excited to be called. One says, "after suffering through winter, I knew just as the weather got good..." laughter

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
1 juror says yes she was excited. Why?, asked prosecutor. "Um, CSI!"

37s Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jury is back, and questioning continues. Prosecutor asking if any jurors were "excited" when they got summons.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge trying to decide how to handle witness request not to be ID'ed at all in court, even to jurors.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Mother of alleged #StevePowell victim does not want her child's name mentioned in court. Concerned about privacy. Attorneys discussing

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
More on juror reading tweets. It was NOT a juror in #StevePowell jury pool, but Judge Culpepper concerned about following "play by play"

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
My mistake, that was juror 30. Says seeing the headline doesn't impact his impartiality and remains in the jury pool for now

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 29 saw headline on newspaper website. Says he saw headline, closed the site and didn't read it.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jurors who heard reports on #StevePowell yesterday all saying it was accidental, and they turned it off, or didn't read details

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 29 heard TV report that child porn charges dismissed against #StevePowell while visiting his mother. Remains in jury pool

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 18 in car, heard a radio report about child porn charges being dropped. Says hearing it won't affect impartiality. Stays in pool

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 11 stays in jury pool. 18 should be next. Lots of questions about media coverage and impartiality.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 11 saw #StevePowell's name and a headline on newspaper website re: charge being dropped.

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Looks like juror 1 will remain in jury pool. Next juror who heard news from yesterday to be questioned is 11.

4m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 1 says he heard a very short portion of a radio report on the dismissal of the child porn charge being dropped against #StevePowell

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 1 in for interview. Said he saw media report re: #StevePowell's case. Heard about the child porn charge being dropped

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Culpepper says a juror, not in the #StevePowell jury pool, has been reading a "play by play" of the case on twitter.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
5 jurors to be interviewed individually re: media coverage of #StevePowell.

7m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jury selection in #StevePowell's trial to resume in a few minutes. Rulings on defense motions re: Powell's journals and pictures expected



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When they found out they might be on the #StevePowell trial? A hand. Woman felt "honored" to be called.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"I hate the thought of driving downtown and finding a parking place!" a man says to laughter.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
How many dread jury service? Hands go up. "We have a vacation coming up," a juror says

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Juror #59 comes in. He was in the bathroom. Lawyer asks who was excited to get a jury summons. Hands actually go up!

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The full jury panel is walking back into the courtroom. We're missing a juror. "We've lost one," the judge says.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"Talk real fast. Not kidding," Judge Culpepper tells lawyers who still have more ?s for jury pool.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge willing to hear out mom of girls. May not allow video of her or her girls, either.

Steven Powell trial jury questionnaire
The jury questionnaire in the Steven Powell trial.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/92901732/Steven-Powell-trial-jury-questionnaire


Steven Powell trial declaration regarding items seized
A declaration filed by a prosecutor on the items seized from Steven Powell's Puyallup, WA home. WARNING: Graphic content!
http://www.scribd.com/doc/92901743/Steven-Powell-trial-declaration-regarding-items-seized


Steven Powell trial defense memorandum
A memorandum by the defense discussing various pre-trial motions in the trial of Steven Powell.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/92901736/Steven-Powell-trial-defense-memorandum


Steven Powell trial state response to dismissing child porn charge
State's response to defense motion to dismiss child porn charge.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/92901729/Steven-Powell-trial-state-response-to-dismissing-child-porn-charge

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Another juror in pool has also sat on jury with Judge Culpepper overseeing trial. Was also a sex case

21m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 1, "sir you are almost a professional juror". Has sat on 4 or 5 juries, including a case overseen by the judge in this trial.

22m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Juror 31, same question. "I had heard a little bit on the news about everything that has been going on". Says she can be impartial and fair

23m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense atty Mark Quigley up now. Asks juror 28 about having formulated an opinion. Thinks she did, she says no

24m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Now the question is, can you tolerate sitting in a small windowless jury room for a week? Just as the weather gets nice!

25m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Lots of different opinions from jurors about when you can or can't take pics or video of someone. Seems a lot are big on privacy and choice

29m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
@trialwatcher16 We are planning a live stream of the trial. Not during jury selection because we can't broadcast jurors images or voices

30m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Questions now about voyeurism. When is it ok to take pictures of a stranger, and when isn't it? #StevePowell faces 14 counts of voyeurism

33m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor asking jurors about a child testifying vs. an adult, professional such as police officer

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
There have been some lighthearted moments during questions, #StevePowell has laughed along with jurors several times

8m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Challenges of jurors for cause, prosecution and defense say no

9m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge calls an end to questions. Says it's time to select a jury.

13m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell defense pointing out they don't have to put on a case, state has to prove theirs.

17m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jury selection in the #StevePowell case seems to be winding down. Questions about proving/disproving case, Powell perhaps not testifying.



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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The attorneys get to make challenges while the prospective jurors stretch. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

10m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"Don't take it personally!" the judge admonishes the jury pool if they're not selected for #StevePowell trial. @fox13now #findsusan

12m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Lawyers done questioning the jury. Now they select the jury. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

13m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Man stands up to say he hasn't watched TV in a year and "absolutely haven't heard anything about this case." @fox13now #StevePowell

17m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
#StevePowell's attorney is asking how jurors would feel if NO defense presented. We might see that in this trial... @fox13now #findsusan

23m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"The defense does not have to put on any evidence AT ALL," #StevePowell attorney Travis Currie says. "Anyone got a problem with that?"

28m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Prosecution finishes its questioning. Defense has a couple more.



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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Questioning is now complete in #stevePowelltrial Jury panel being seated #rightnow

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Ronald Culpepper has selected 14 jurors, 2 to act as alternates. Opening arguments get underway tomorrow. #FindSusan #SusanCoxPowell

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge says we have a jury in the trial of #StevePowell.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jury made up of 7 men and 7 women, 2 of them alternates. Only 12 will actually deliberate case of Steve Powell.



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Judge Culpepper swearing in 14 jurors for #stevePowelltrial to have opening arguments tomorrow morning.

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/08/powell-trial-blog-steven-powell-trial-day-two/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Jury selected in Steven Powell trial
Posted on: 7:55 am, May 8, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 05:09pm, May 8, 2012

UPDATE 3:50 p.m. PST: We have a jury, Judge Culpepper announces. The jury of 12 (plus two alternates) is comprised of seven men and seven women. They all appear to range in age from 30s to 50s. Two of the jurors are African-American, the rest appear to be white.
 ::snipping2::

Thank you, tupelohoney!  You did an awesome job bringing us the news from the court room!  ::MonkeyCheer4::

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Denise Cox left the courthouse visibly upset. She did not stop to talk to us. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

8m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
So basically, ALL but one excerpt in a #StevePowell journal entry will be kept out of his trial. @fox13now #findsusan

11m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"It does open up the disappearance of Susan Powell," Judge Culpepper says, explaining why he's keeping it out. @fox13now #StevePowell

12m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge says for now he won't admit this last #StevePowell journal entry. He may revisit it later. @fox13now #findsusan

18m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The judge is hearing from lawyers on whether to admit some of #StevePowell's journal entries. @fox13now #findsusan

27m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
BREAKING NEWS: Judge will NOT allow some of #StevePowell journal entries into trial.

 ::MonkeyCheer4:: ::MonkeyCheer4::

You're welcome and Thanks!

Remember to read from the bottom up with each group so it will make sense.   ::MonkeyTongue::

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Gary Sanders taking witness stand. He'll be describing pics from disk 12. Allegedly shows Steve Powell's neighbors, girls in a bathroom

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Before the jury comes in, we're going to see some pics and have them described by lead Det. Gary Sanders

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Ronald Culpepper addressing "issues" regarding some of the evidence. A little pre-trial prep

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
LIVE VIDEO: Steven Powell voyeurism trial http://kiro.tv/w04zpg (http://kiro.tv/w04zpg) Streaming on our website.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Court called into session. Steven Powell's trial is underway.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutors in Steve Powell case say they are concerned about publication of pics of underage girls allegedly taken by Powell.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
The screen on which jurors will view alleged voyeuristic and sexually explicit pics has been turned so we, and the public can't see it.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
The courtroom where Steve Powell's trial is about to begin. A screen set up for jurors to view evidence http://yfrog.com/obm1zftj (http://yfrog.com/obm1zftj)

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jurors in Steven Powell trial won’t see journal entries about #SusanCoxPowell http://bit.ly/KFdwnX

20m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Back in court. Opening statements and testimony in Steven Powell's trial begin today.




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#stevePowelltrial lead detective Gary Sanders on witness stand to discuss evidence in question on computer discs. http://yfrog.com/h6f4fvvj (http://yfrog.com/h6f4fvvj)

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Prosecutor Grant Blinn addressing the court about lead Det Sanders proposed testimony in #stevePowelltrial http://yfrog.com/mno4taj (http://yfrog.com/mno4taj)

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Going through some last minute motions re: lead detective Gary Sanders testimony prior to jury entering court for openings. #stevePowell

2m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
LIVE VIDEO: #stevePowell voyeurism trial http://kiro.tv/w04zpg (http://kiro.tv/w04zpg) Streaming on our website.

4m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell is wearing a black suit coat and pants, white shirt and tie. Judge just walked in. Court in session. http://yfrog.com/j29n4joj

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell is in court awaiting opening arguments. He has a noticeable but slight head shake but looks calm. http://yfrog.com/nucu9jvj (http://yfrog.com/nucu9jvj)

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
We have lost our comfy seats in the jury room to the #stevepowell jury so the media is now in the hall. http://pic.twitter.com/BR15Pr2h (http://pic.twitter.com/BR15Pr2h)




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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Pierce Co. Sheriff's Det. Gary Sanders is being called to the witness stand.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Prosecution plans to start by showing the court what pics they want to admit.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The screen has been moved. Looks like EVERYBODY is going to see these pics

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Tweeps, I'm told we'll have a live feed of the #StevePowell trial up shortly. Our web folks are working on it.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
#StevePowell is sitting quietly in court, watching the courtroom commotion around him.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
.@annembremner is here, sitting with Chuck Cox. Alina Powell just walked in.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
#StevePowell has just been brought into the courtroom. Courtroom security is ratcheting up. @fox13now #findsusan

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Chuck Cox, #SusanCoxPowell's father, just walked into the courtroom. @fox13now #findsusan

3m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
They're moving furniture around, etc. They are REALLY trying to make sure the gallery does not see these pics.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
RT @Sanchez_Fox13: Our photog area for day 3 of the #StevePowell trial. http://bit.ly/JZsKS6 (http://bit.ly/JZsKS6)
 
4m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Court workers say the screen will NOT be visible to the gallery. The jury will be the ONLY ones seeing the pics. @fox13now #StevePowell

6m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
They're bringing in a BIG projector to show images/video to the jury. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

10m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
You can always follow coverage of the #StevePowell trial on our blog: http://bit.ly/Km00CL @fox13now #findsusan

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Detectives from the #WVC PD as well as Jennifer Graves, #StevePowell's daughter, will testify Monday. @fox13now #findsusan

23m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Witnesses will include a @PierceSheriff detective, the girls #StevePowell allegedly photographed and their mother.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders believes one neighbor on video appears to be 12 to late teens. Pics appear to be taken from a window, but not clear

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Alleged voyeurism photos so far show young girls outside. Powell allegedly took hours of video of them.

58s Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
"Neighbors" so far shows girl in his neighborhood walking her dog. And we just saw a pic of Steve Powell in his underwear

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Folder titled "Neighbors", and the name of a girl. 212 images according to Det. Sanders. Allegedly neighbors of Steve Powell taken secretly

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
The focus is on how Det. Sanders will describe the pictures. Judge doesn't want the jury influenced by a title that doesn't fit

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
So far the pics show no nudity. Judge says "Girl Masturbating" appears to be girl scratching her leg.

3m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Pics we're seeing allegedly taken by Powell of a girl sitting in a van in a parking lot masturbating. He made stills from video.

5m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
The pics about to be shown are graphic. One titled "girl masturbating". A minor. Our stream will cut away from inappropriate images.




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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Another #stevePowell folder shows a loop of 24 still images taken from video looped to show a girl in flip flops and jeans bending over.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
In the "neighbors" folder is at least one image of #stevePowell in his underwear. 212 still images have been looped for repeated playback

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Second folder titled "neighbors" taken from #stevePowell computer under discussion now. It contains 212 images.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Court raising questions about how computer folders were named relative to the images inside. "girl masturbating" folder topic of discussion

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
The court us essentially per-viewing images prior to ruling on their admissibility into evidence in #stevePowelltrial

1m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell lead detective Sanders "walking the court through" folders containing alleged child porn from Powell's computer.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge Culpepper quizzing prosecutor Blinn and Det Sanders about privacy and public right to know in #stevePowell evidence motions




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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
There was a shot of #StevePowell in his underwear that popped up.

Jeremy Stegall ‏ @phot0742
@BenWinslow @fox13now Your descriptions make the pics sound very creepy.
51s Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
@phot0742 They're actually quite mundane.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Next up, a pic titled "neighbors." Shots of girl out walking her dog, her legs.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
FYI, I'm told the live stream we have up on our website does NOT show the screen. You won't see the pics.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
What we're seeing is a little girl with her hand on her lap and sitting in a car. Camera zooms in on her lap.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
First pic up. It is NOT a nude pic. These are still images taken from a video. Detective scrolling through them.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge raising privacy concerns for victims and others who may be in these pics. Now there's argument over who sees what. #StevePowell

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Defense objects to images NOT containing victims in this case being introduced.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
The pics seem to show a teenager, believing she's unwatched. Doing her hair, trying on clothes, dancing, laughing. All caught on video

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
The pictures show the teenager dancing, singing, dressing and undressing. Steve Powell is watching images intently   (yeah, it's been awhile...perv!)

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Now seeing a pic of a teenage girl taken through window of her bedroom. She appears to be changing, trying on clothes

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Another folder, 198 images. Appears taken through blinds focusing on neighbor girl's legs, backsides

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense atty Travis Currie concerned about Det. Sanders' describing pics as they are shown. Issue is to not influence jury inaccurately



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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
New folder "Susan Msc" appear to be taken @ the #Powell home. Several subfolders inside the main folder hold images as well.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Girl dancing, singing, changing clothes and doing hair all shot on video and through a bedroom window in #stevePowelltrial

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell is watching images in court intensely as prosecutors and Det Sanders go through then.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Next #stevePowell folder shows images that appear to be shot through a bedroom window. Girl changing clothes.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell images show close up photos of several females legs and backsides. Appear to be shit from second floor of #Powell home.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Another #stevePowell folder titled "Cindy's sister" contains 198 images of a female in #Powell neighborhood videotaped without knowledge.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell defense making point that "girl masturbating could also be described as girl scratching leg".

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell defense asking how the detectives description of the images may not be appropriate for jurors to hear.



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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
We just moved on to the next pics, entitled "miscellaneous." Judge raises questions about descriptions.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
These images were taken in 2006. Det. Sanders says they were taken in #StevePowell home

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The state asking to introduce pics titled "SMP" which is code for

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The girls in these pics has been identified. She is aware that she is a victim, prosecutors tell the judge.

1m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
These images show a girl, in her room, changing her clothes. Cops say it was shot from inside #StevePowell's home.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The next set of images shows neighbor girls at night. One is a cheerleader who is practicing in her room

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
#StevePowell is turned to the screen, watching them with his lawyers.

1m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The camera zooms in on the girls' legs, breasts and buttocks.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The address in one of the images shows it is near #StevePowell's home.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Next folder is titled "Cindy's sister." 198 images of girls taken from inside the home, prosecutors claim. Shots of legs.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Again, more pics of girls walking on the sidewalk in their neighborhood. Detective believes they were filmed from #StevePowell home.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense says the photos are of Susan Powell, not related to voyeurism charge. Asking Judge Culpepper not to admit. Says "no way to sanitize"

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense objecting to admission of Steve Powell masturbating while viewing pics of Susan Powell. Very graphic evidence

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Now bringing up pics of Susan Powell. Judge is concerned about discussing Steve Powell's "obsession" with her as prejudicial

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge: The pics do prove identity, show the neighborhood is Steve Powell's, may go to motive of sexual gratification.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense objecting to some pics of teenage girls in the neighborhood. Pics appear non-sexual. Prosecutors: focus on legs, backsides, breasts

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge says if Powell labeled pics w/sexually charged titles, it shows pics taken "for purposes of sexual gratification". Defines voyeurism

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution wants to prove Steve Powell created voyeuristic images, and that they were taken for sexual gratification.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense wants to avoid "prejudicial" images. They don't want jurors seeing Steve Powell naked, masturbating

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution wants jurors to see photos to prove the "voyeuristic" photos taken by Steve Powell. Some show Powell naked, masturbating




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21s TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowell defense saying "no way to sanitize images of #SusanCoxPowell and they are not relevant to voyeurism charge".

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Court considering changing references to #SusanCoxPowell to "adult female" in for jury. #stevePowell obsession w/ Susan a sticking point

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge Culpepper allowing subfolders that show photos of girls in #stevePowell neighborhood focusing on breast, buttocks, legs.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge Culpepper ruling that "girl masturbating" is admissible for probative argument in #stevePowelltrial. Considering other folder titles.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Prosecutor Blinn arguing that images and folders are probative, in that they show #stevePowell ownership of the disc in question.

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
@TerryKIRO: Prosecutor Blinn arguing that images and folders are probative, in that they show #stevePowell ownership of disc in question.

2m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Defense calling images prejudicial and not relevant. Acknowledging that there are images of #stevePowell videotaping himself in mirror

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Another sub folder titled "Steve hair"

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
One subfolder inside "Susan msc" allegedly holds images of #stevePowell urinating, undressing and masturbating.

3m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
New folder "Susan Msc" appear to be taken @ the #Powell home. Several subfolders inside the main folder hold images as well.




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"He's not charged with that here," judge says. "Just because you take the name out doesn't make it any better." @fox13now #StevePowell

14s Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Defense says the pics are "extremely prejudicial." Judge won't allow some of the #SusanCoxPowell pics

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Defense fighting to keep #SusanCoxPowell out of court entirely.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Prosecutors offer to remove name "Susan Powell" from witness testimony, calling her "adult female." @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

1m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge now addressing "SMP" which is #SusanCoxPowell.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge allows more pictures of neighbor girls allegedly taken from inside #StevePowell's home to be shown to the jury

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Defense conceding that other images may be what #StevePowell titled them, but object to them being admitted

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge allows one folder to be shown to the jury in the #StevePowell trial.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge asks if a pic of #StevePowell in the mirror would be enough. Prosecution says he's not engaged in innocuous behavior.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge wants to know about relevance of the #StevePowell self pics. Defense says it's prejudicial to jury. @fox13now #findsusan

3m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"This is the defendant's disc," Blinn says. "No one else created this disc." Pics will include #StevePowell urinating, performing sex acts.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutors asking that mother of underage girls photo'ed naked only be identified by initials. Trying to avoid exposing victims to public

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge: "These generally are admissible. Have Mr. Powell engaged in sexual activity", shows pics produced for "sexual stimulation"

4m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution argues graphic pics of Steve Powell show motive is sexual gratification. That's at the core of the voyeurism charges

5m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense says showing non-graphic pics can show the images belong to Steve Powell. Graphic images could have "cumulative effect", prejudicial

6m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Excluding pics of Susan Powell, Judge Culpepper says: "It gets us a bit off the track". Not subject of the charges. Shows obsession
 
42s Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecution says some very graphic pics Powell took of himself prove motive. Wants court to allow

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge is not allowing some pics of Susan Powell. Says not related to charge, prejudicial




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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge: "there is certainly reason to believe #stevePowell had a bizarre obsession with #SusanCoxPowell but she is not a charged victim here"



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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The mother of the victim will testify. Prosecutors want her ID'd only by her initials

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge will allow some self pics of #StevePowell to be shown to the jury.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Now discussion of self-pics and videos of #StevePowell. They include #SusanCoxPowell. Judge rejects those images.

I'm leaving to watch the Tammi Smith trial, I'll update here later on.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Quigley: "What I want to to focus on is the sufficiency of the evidence". Did state prove its case?

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Quigley says Steve Powell will no testify, present a case, but will challenge every piece of evidence the state presents

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Defense atty Mark Quigley up now. "We know about Josh Powell, we know about Susan Powell, we know that's not what this trial is all about"

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Nelson says Steve Powell admitted he likes to take pictures of "Beautiful women of every age". Says proves guilty of 14 counts voyeurism

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Nelson says when DC, mother of victims was shown pics, she ID'ed her daughters. Pics allegedly taken by Steve Powell.

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Nelson is giving jurors a graphic description of images of the girls. "Both were the victims of a voyeur"

3m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Nelson: "hundreds of images of AH and JH." Photos titled "Taking bath", showed the girls nude, taking baths, using bathroom

5m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
"What D.C. didn't know was that somebody had been watching her girl. Invading their most private moments. That someone was Steven Powell"

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Pros. Nelson describing how neighbors of Steve Powell moved into area. That they believed they were safe and private in their own home

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Dep Prosecutor Bryce Nelson now beginning opening statements

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Culpepper asking jurors about exposure to media coverage of the trial since yesterday. All say no

3m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Powell is back in court. The jury is being called in

5m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Opening statements in Steve Powell's trial coming up. Hear them live at our website. http://bit.ly/rPFDfO I'll be tweeting live as well.

11m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
@fbaum Very hard to get a jury sequestered. It's costly. Courts try to avoid it and it was never mentioned as a possibility
 
18m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Now we're being told no video of victims testifying. Atty Ann Bremner represents underage victims & mother. Doesn't want them on TV

18m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge Culpepper says he will ask jurors when they come out re: media coverage. A lot of concern about that

20m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Def atty now asking if judge can ask jurors "routinely throughout this trial" if they have been exposed to media coverage of trial

21m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge: "I don't see that there is any particular reason.." to use victim's mother's full name. Ruling to ID her by initials only

23m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Def says this is a public trial, ID'ing victims mother only by initials up to the court.




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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
State: "evidence will show these girls were photographed w/o their knowledge for #stevePowell's sexual gratification & that he is a voyeur"

TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Prosecutor Bryce Nelson addressing #stevePowell jury

3m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
No jurors respond to Judge Culpeppers inquiry about exposure to media coverage since yesterday. #stevePowelltrial openings underway.

5m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
#stevePowelltrial back on session. Opening arguments set to begin. Live stream @ http://www.kirotv.com

20m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Short recess. Judge to poll members of #stevePowell jury routinely throughout trial about potential media exposure due to coverage.

23m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Judge ruling the mother of one of the pre-teen #stevePowell victims can be referred to only by initials to protect daughters identity.




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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Quigley said he will not challenge the testimony of the victims in this case. #StevePowell will NOT testify, he says


Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"That's not what this case is all about," Quigley said. "The state has the burden of proof." He WON'T put on any evidence. #StevePowell

36s Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
#StevePowell attorney Mark Quigley now giving his opening statement. He brings up #SusanCoxPowell.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"The evidence will show the girls were photographed by the defendant, #StevePowell," Nelson says. @fox13now #findsusan

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Detectives who seized the images had to find the victims. They talked to neighbors and found the house, Nelson says. @fox13now #StevePowell

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Nelson says the victims, AH and JH, were photographed constantly. "Both girls were the victims of a voyeur."

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Nelson talking about the search of #StevePowell's home by @PierceSheriff and #WVC PD. Taken to #Utah. @fox13now #StevePowell

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"This is a case about a secret. A secret that was kept for 5 years," Nelson says. "That secret? That #StevePowell was a voyeur." @fox13now

3m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The girls thought they had some type of privacy, Nelson said. They would wave at neighbor. @fox13now #StevePowell

5m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The jury has been seated. Prosecutor Bryce Nelson making opening statements, describing the victims in this case. @fox13now #StevePowell

9m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
#StevePowell has been brought back into the courtroom. Opening statements should begin momentarily. @fox13now #findsusan

12m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
While at break in the trial, I am very saddened to hear news of layoffs at @sltrib. Thoughts to those let go. #journalism #Utah

16m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The media area outside the #StevePowell trial. @fox13now http://instagr.am/p/KaiNb_grIu/ (http://instagr.am/p/KaiNb_grIu/)

22m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The judge has called a brief recess before opening statements begin. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

22m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge says he will allow cops to be filmed, but will address others as they go along (victims will NOT be filmed). @fox13now #StevePowell

23m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
.@annembremner asks the judge to not let them be filmed without permission of the court. @fox13now #StevePowell

25m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Defense also asks judge to ask again if jurors were exposed to media throughout the trial.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders describes repeated incidents of Steve Powell allegedly recording underage neighbors using a bathroom. Thousands of pictures.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Video we can't see is detailed according to Det. Sanders' description in court. Some jurors take notes as they watch.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jurors watching the evidence carefully. Not seeing a lot of reactions from them. One nodding as she observes

1m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders describing how photos are sequenced showing underage girl using bathroom. Pics allegedly taken by Steve Powell from his house

2m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Sanders says jurors seeing pic of "young woman sitting on a toilet". Jurors watching intently

3m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
From "window at back of house" subfolder. Tells jury seeing into neighbor's home from Steve Powell's house

4m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders "walking us through" images on the screen. Jurors about to see voyeurism evidence

8m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Dep. Prosecutor Grant Blinn preparing to show jury images on CD. Screen is turned so we can't see pics. From folder titled "Taking bath"

10m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
West Valley City PD contacted Pierce county sheriff's dept. and informed Det. Sanders what was on CD taken from Steve Powell's house

11m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders says CD with voyeurism evidence found in a box in Steve Powell's bedroom. First found by West Valley City, UT PD

12m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders pointing out Steve Powell in court. Some testimony to establish qualifications, history of investigation

14m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders asked about search warrant at Steve Powell's home on Aug. 25, 2011. Served in connection with SusanCoxPowell's disappearance

16m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Quigley says he believes defense will prove evidence is not sufficient. 1st witness, Det. Gary Sanders now called to testify




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TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Lead detective Gary Sanders on the stand for testimony as first witness in #stevePowelltrial

18m TerryKIRO ‏ @TerryKIRO
Defense: "I'm confident you will find #stevePowell not guilty of all 14 counts. "




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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Det. Sanders says photographer zoomed in on the victims as they were in the bathroom. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
More than 400 images shown to the jury so far

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
#StevePowell is also (like the rest of the court) watching the images, which were looped. @fox13now #findsusan

4m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The jurors do not appear to be showing any immediate reaction to the pics. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

5m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Det. Sanders about to show the jury the pics, taken from a video. "It's through a window." Girl using the bathroom. @fox13now #StevePowell

11m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
A screen goes up so the jury can see these images. The gallery will NOT see these pictures. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

14m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Sanders describing that disc was found in #StevePowell's bedroom. @fox13now #findsusan

16m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Sanders helped #WVC PD serve search warrant on #StevePowell home. It was in connection with #SusanCoxPowell disappearance. @fox13now

18m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
.@PierceSheriff detective Gary Sanders now on the witness stand. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

19m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Quigley wants the jury to focus on the evidence the state puts on. He believes it's not sufficient for a conviction. @fox13now #StevePowell

I don't like it that SP is seeing the pics.  He's probably getting off on it.

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders wrapped up presentation of graphic evidence. Moving back to witness stand to resume testimony

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
From our live video stream, I can see a portion of Steve Powell's face as he watches evidence. Can't see any reaction

4m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders has now been showing graphic images for about 30 minutes. And these are edited, looped pics allegedly taken by Steve Powell

4m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Moving to another subfolder on Steve Powell CD. "Taking bath 2"

9m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders presenting what had to be hours of video allegedly taken of Steve Powell's neighbors.

11m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Male juror also taking notes intently. Again, none of the jurors are showing a lot of emotion or reaction to the evidence

12m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
One female juror taking notes intently as graphic images are shown into evidence. Angry frown on her face

14m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders says Powell would "zoom in" on private areas of neighbor girls as he taped. Going over graphic evidence

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders describing how Steve Powell "looped" pics of neighbor girls in sequences




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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The jury is done looking at images "for the time being," prosecutor says.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
We're on image 1,825 images from this set of girls using bathroom next door to #StevePowell, prosecutors say. @fox13now #StevePowell

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The images are jpeg stills from a video that constantly loop, according to Det. Sanders. @fox13now #StevePowell

6m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
We're now on another set of pics of the girls using the bathroom. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

9m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"Another day, different clothing," Sanders says. "Another day." #StevePowell is showing little emotion as he watches the pics. @fox13now

11m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"Her full body is exposed," Det. Sanders says to the jury. The images loop again, zoom in on her. @fox13now #StevePowell

13m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"She's washing her hair and taking a bath," Det. Sanders tells the jury. Jurors taking notes, watching the pics. @fox13now #StevePowell

17m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Another sub-folder. More pics of the neighbor girls using the bathroom. Jurors still showing no expression. @fox13now #StevePowell

19m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"That particular part is replayed numerous times," detective says. We're at image #1,38

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Prosecutor Grant Blinn moves to admit exhibits 1-14. The evidence against Steve Powell. No objection from defense, exhibits admitted

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Det. Sanders being asked about going through the video to determine 14 distinct counts of voyeurism allegedly committed by Steven Powell




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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Sanders describing how he ID'd the victims in the case, showing pics to their mother. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

2m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Sanders says journals were seized from #StevePowell's bedroom.

Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
These are the pics that make up the charges, with the exception of 8 & 10, prosecutor says. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

3m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Prosecution now introducing printouts of the pics into evidence.

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Lunch break in the trial of Steve Powell. We'll be back around 1:30p PDT

7m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Pros asking about graphic pics: "Where would the photographer have been?" Sanders: "it would have to have been from the defendant's bedroom"




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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Judge has called a lunch break. @fox13now #StevePowell #findsusan

7m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
"The only way it could have been is through his window," Sanders says. @fox13now #StevePowell

8m Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
Det. Sanders is drawing a map of where everything happened.

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Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Kind of a wrap up of the morning in court at Steve Powell's trial. http://bit.ly/JsU5MD (http://bit.ly/JsU5MD) #FindSusan #SusanCoxPowell

15m Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
The media pool setup outside courtroom at Steven Powell's trial. Makeshift, but it works. http://yfrog.com/nxqkbhzj (http://yfrog.com/nxqkbhzj)





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Ben Winslow ‏ @BenWinslow
The latest on the #StevePowell trial on our blog: http://bit.ly/Km00CL (http://bit.ly/Km00CL)

http://**/sltrib/news/54079649-78/powell-steve-susan-case.html.csp

Reporter, Melinda Rogers - Salt Lake Tribune - posting comments at this site.

Hope this works:

http://**/sltrib/news/54079649-78/powell-steve-susan-case.html.csp


The link is just fine.   ::MonkeyWink::  The news source is on a website block list Klaasend has set up.

http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=9451.msg1303911#msg1303911

Thank you for the updates!   ::MonkeyGavel::

http://**/sltrib/news/54083315-78/powell-bremner-valley-west.html.csp

Attorney for Cox family to receive police files in Susan Powell case
Records sought in preparation for “potential litigation” for civil redress.
First Published 4 hours ago • Updated 1 minute ago

 ::snipping2::
Bremner said Wednesday that Pierce County has agreed to give her all the documents she has requested following the voyeurism trial in Tacoma for Steven Powell, Susan’s father-in-law. The trial is expected to end next week.
 
Bremner said she is still waiting to hear from West Valley City. The city’s 10-day deadline to respond to Bremner’s request was by the end of Wednesday.
 
Bremner considers Pierce County’s response a major victory, she said. And she plans to share information in the files with the public.
 
"Unless there is some kind of prohibition that I’m given that is specific and well-founded, then I plan to [share the information with the public]," she said.
 
Bremner is seeking the documents on behalf of the Cox family for "potential litigation in which they may seek civil redress in connection with Susan’s disappearance on Dec. 6, 2009," her request stated.
 
Bremner said recently that although West Valley City Police Chief Thayle "Buzz" Nielsen told the Coxes in February that they could review files related to their daughter’s case, the family has not yet received any documents that give them insight into how West Valley City has handled the investigation.
 ::snipping2::

Here is an update from yesterday     http://fox13now.com/2012/05/09/powell-trial-blog-steven-powell-trial-day-three/

Links to watch Live streaming of trial when it starts.

http://www.kpho.com/category/224303/kphocom-local-live-streaming

http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/live-event-from-kiro-7-eyewitness-news/vC4c3/

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865555524/Cox-attorney-wants-all-reports-in-Susan-Powell-case.html

Cox attorney wants all reports in Susan Powell case
Published: Thursday, May 10 2012 11:03 a.m. MDT

 ::snipping2::

TACOMA, Wash. — Attorney Anne Bremner wants West Valley police to release their records into the Susan Powell investigation to her. If they don't, she will consider filing a lawsuit.

In a letter dated April 26, Bremner filed public records requests of both the West Valley Police Department and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office in Washington for "complete copies of any and all investigative files concerning the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell." Both departments had 10 business days to respond.

Pierce County has agreed to hand over all of its police reports after Steven Powell's voyeurism trial has concluded, which is expected to be next week. As of Wednesday, West Valley police had not responded, Bremner said. Thursday marks the end of the 10-day period.
 ::snipping2::
Powell's trial will resume on Monday with witnesses from Utah, including members of the West Valley Police Department, expected to take the stand. Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper has all but eliminated Susan Powell from the trial, making multiple rulings the keep her name out of the proceedings so the jury won't be prejudiced hearing the high-profile name of the missing Utah mother.
 ::snipping2::

http://**/sltrib/news/54079649-78/powell-steve-girls-case.html.csp

Testimony begins in Steve Powell voyeurism trial
Children, then 8 and 9, were filmed in various state of undress from Steve Powell’s bedroom.
By Melinda Rogers | The Salt Lake Tribune
First Published May 09 2012 09:44 am • Last Updated May 10 2012 07:20 am



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8Yni-CQuwKY

Denise Cox reaction to Steve Powell trial day two

My heart hurts for the Cox family, period.

Yes, Nut, mine too.

I'm sorry!!  Thank you.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=960&sid=20391515

Circumstantial evidence against Steven Powell key, says former judge
May 13th, 2012 @ 3:42pm

Warning: Some content may be considered graphic to some readers.
 
TACOMA, Wash. — The opening two days of the Steven Powell trial proved to be quite eventful.
 
One of the charges against him was dismissed, any significant talk of Susan Powell was banned from the courtroom, and Susan's family felt extremely frustrated.
 
But based on the evidence that was presented in court during the trial's third day, at least one legal expert believes prosecutors are well on their way to getting a conviction.
 
"I think the facts are pretty heavily stacked in favor of the prosecution," University of Utah law professor and former federal judge Paul Cassell said. "It's a very tough case for the defense."
 ::snipping2::
Defense strategy
The defense strategy so far has been to raise doubt about who actually took the pictures of the young girls. No one actually saw Powell take the photographs. And no one has been able to say definitively that the images on the disc found in Powell's bedroom belonged to him.
 
"The prosecution certainly bears the burden of proving Steven Powell committed those acts. But that proof can be done circumstantially," Cassell said. "You don't need a fingerprint on the camera."
 ::snipping2::

The trial so far
During the first week of the trial, the single count of possession of child pornography against Powell was dismissed. Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper ruled that the child porn statute in Washington did not apply in this case because Powell did nothing to influence what the young girls were doing. Their actions — taking baths, washing their hair, etc. — were independent of Powell's alleged photographing.
 
Culpepper also ruled that any talk of Powell's obsession with his daughter-in-law or pictures of Susan Powell — which were found in Steven Powell's home — were not relevant to the charges and could prejudice the jury because of the high-profile nature surrounding her disappearance and the actions of her husband, who killed himself and their two young boys.
 
That ruling included passages from Steven Powell's journals in which he talked about his obsession with Susan. Culpepper said while the passages were "strange" and "disturbing," they were not relevant to the current case.
 
Cassell believes it was a good move for the defense to get Susan Powell's name out of the trial.
 ::snipping2::

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/13/coxes-talk-about-steven-powell-trial-in-fox-news-interview/

Coxes talk about Steven Powell trial in Fox News interview
Posted on: 4:36 pm, May 13, 2012

 ::snipping2::
The Coxes originally believed that the voyeurism charges against Steven Powell focused on Susan, but the case is specific to voyeuristic images of women and girls in his neighborhood allegedly taken by Steven.
 
But they still hope that Steven will say something during the trial that would help in the search for their daughter.
 
“We thought the case should have taken measures to question all the members of that family. That didn’t happen. Now with Josh gone and the kids gone. Our chances of Steve saying something is not great,” said Chuck Cox.
 
Steven is not expected to testify during the trial against him, which resumes Monday.

thank you grace-land for the updates.  I certainly hope they get some useful information, but I kinda doubt it.

You're welcome, siister!

It doesn't look like the Coxes are going to get any information about Susan from this trial.  Maybe if he is found guilty and has to serve a long sentence, he might give up some information; but I'm not counting on it.  Sad.  ::MonkeyNoNo::
 

http://**/sltrib/news/54108185-78/powell-steve-girls-trial.html.csp

West Valley police to take the stand in Powell trial
Courts » Prosecutors will also call estranged daughter from Utah to testify against father.
First Published 39 minutes ago • Updated 22 minutes ago

Tacoma, Wash. • West Valley City police detectives and Steve Powell’s estranged daughter who lives in Utah are among the witnesses expected to take the stand Monday to testify against the man on the fourth day of his voyeurism trial.
 ::snipping2::
Powell’s trial resumes Monday after a four-day break. Jennifer Graves, of West Jordan, who has publicly spoken out against her father’s pornography interests, is among the witnesses prosecutors plan to call. Prosecutors expect to rest their case following Monday’s testimony; defense attorneys will then call their two witnesses.
 
The case is expected to go to the jury on Tuesday.
 ::snipping2::

At the link -- Update:  court session, Monday, May 14, 2012

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/14/powell-trial-blog-utah-witnesses-testify-in-steven-powell-trial/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Steven Powell trial to go to the jury
Posted on: 3:25 am, May 14, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 11:34am, May 14, 2012

UPDATE 10:27 a.m. PST: “Your honor, the state rests,” prosecutors said after Jennifer Graves finished testifying.
 
“Your honor, the defense rests,” defense attorney Mark Quigley said, calling no witnesses.
 
The jury is excused for the day. Closing statements will begin tomorrow. The defense is filing a motion that will be heard at 1:30 p.m. PST.
 
Court is in recess.
 ::snipping2::

Well, so much for getting any information from that POS.

I sure hope the good people of that state correct the laws so that it become illegal to take photos of a child in the nude without the knowledge and consent of their parents.  This is a terrible case of injustice.  You know their daddy would love 5 minutes alone with the POS.

I hear you.  Though I doubt it would take 5 minutes!
 ::MonkeyMad::

Update -- Court session on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/15/powell-trial-blog-jury-deliberations-today-in-steven-powell-trial/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Jury deliberations today in Steven Powell trial
Posted on: 8:26 am, May 15, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 10:02am, May 15, 2012

UPDATE 8:58 a.m. PST: Steven Powell’s daughter, Alina, is seated in the courtroom two rows behind her sister, Jennifer. The courtroom is filling up as lawyers prepare for closing statements to the jury.
 
UPDATE 8:51 a.m. PST: There was no visible reaction as Steven Powell was led into the courtroom and looked over to see Jennifer Graves seated with members of Susan Cox Powell’s family.
 
He is seated with his back to them, speaking with his attorney, Mark Quigley.
 
Judge Ronald Culpepper is making copies of the jury instructions before closing statements begin.
 
UPDATE 8:33 a.m. PST: Chuck and Judy Cox, Susan Cox Powell’s parents, are seated in the courtroom next to Jennifer Graves, Steven Powell’s estranged daughter.
 ::snipping2::

http://**/sltrib/news/54116647-78/powell-steve-graves-susan.html.csp

Jury to hear closing arguments in Steve Powell voyeurism case
Court » Verdict could be reached as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
First Published 51 minutes ago • Updated 11 minutes ago

Tacoma, Wash. • Closing arguments are slated to begin Tuesday morning in the voyeurism trial for the father-in-law of missing Utah woman Susan Powell.
 
Pierce County Court Judge Ronald E. Culpepper was giving jurors instructions just after 10 a.m. MST. Opening arguments will follow. During those arguments, jurors may for the first time hear a defense theory in the case.

Defense attorneys representing Steve Craig Powell on Monday rested without calling any witnesses. But on cross-examination, attorney Travis Currie centered many of his questions on the other people living in Powell’s home at the time the images at issue were taken.
 
Steve Powell, 62, is accused of filming two young neighbor girls while they were using the bathroom and in various stages of undress. The girls were ages 9 and 8 when the photos were taken in 2006; they are 15 and 13 now.
 
Judge Ronald E. Culpepper on Monday afternoon declined a request to dismiss 12 of the 14 counts filed against Powell. The defense had argued the counts were duplicative as they involved the same criminal conduct.
 
Powell’s estranged daughter, Jennifer Graves, testified Monday that in 2006, her brothers Michael and John were both living at Steve Powell’s home, as well as her sister, Alina. During cross-examination of Graves, the defense seemed to be suggesting that John, who has a history of mental illness, could have been the one who took the photos.
 ::snipping2::

Update

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/15/powell-trial-blog-jury-deliberations-today-in-steven-powell-trial/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Jury deliberations today in Steven Powell trial
Posted on: 8:26 am, May 15, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 10:21am, May 15, 2012

UPDATE 9:20 a.m. PST: Prosecutors have decided not to pursue an aggravating factor for invasion of privacy in the jury deliberations. That could shave some time off of a potential sentence, if Steven Powell is convicted.
 
The jury was summoned into the room. They were handed the jury instructions.
 
“Your decision as jurors must be made solely upon the evidence that was presented in these proceedings,” Judge Culpepper told them.
 
The judge cautioned them to consider only the evidence and testimony. The jury cannot control the sentence, nor should that be a factor in deliberations. Judge Culpepper also reminded the jury that the burden of proof is on the state. Steven Powell is not required to testify, nor can that be used against him, the judge told the jury.
 
The judge went through the charges of voyeurism and the definitions of invasion of privacy, intent, and photographing.
 ::snipping2::

Update

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/15/powell-trial-blog-jury-deliberations-today-in-steven-powell-trial/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Jury deliberations today in Steven Powell trial
Posted on: 8:26 am, May 15, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 10:37am, May 15, 2012

UPDATE 9:35 a.m. PST: The court has released new documents filed in the Steven Powell trial.
 
Here are the jury instructions.
 
This is the judge’s order to dismiss the child porn charge against Steven Powell, with prejudice.
 
This is the defense motion to dismiss 12 counts of voyeurism against Steven Powell.
 
This is the state’s response. The motion was denied
 ::snipping2::

Update

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/15/powell-trial-blog-jury-deliberations-today-in-steven-powell-trial/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Jury deliberations today in Steven Powell trial
Posted on: 8:26 am, May 15, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 11:01am, May 15, 2012

UPDATE 9:56 a.m. PST: “This is a case about a secret. It is a secret no longer because now the entire world knows of Mr. Powell’s secret,” prosecutor Grant Blinn began his closing statements.
 
The victims felt “safe and secure” in the privacy of their homes, Blinn said, but Steven Powell was “lurking in the shadows.”
 
“There is nothing more disturbing to a teenage girl than knowing the middle-aged man next door was taking pictures,” Blinn told the jury.
 
He outlined the evidence and testimony to the jury, saying no one else but Steven Powell would have interest in it and the only one who could take photographs of it would be him. Blinn re-read the journal entry written by Steven Powell that was allowed in court, proclaiming that it was “coming back to haunt him.”
 
The prosecutor described in detail the self-pictures that Steven Powell allegedly took, the looping of images of the alleged victims.
 
He ended by showing pictures of the girls to the jury, one at a time. Some jurors appeared to grimace as Blinn showed the voyeuristic images, urging them to “find him guilty.”
 ::snipping2::

From Friends and Family of Susan Powell Facebook


https://www.facebook.com/groups/198478842187/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/198478842187/)

Thank you for your support and prayers.

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Jury-handed-Steven-Powell-voyeurism-case-151557415.html

Jurors handed Steven Powell voyeurism case
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Updated today at 10:55 AM

The jury in Steven Powell's voyeurism trial began deliberations Tuesday.
 
Closing arguments ended before 11:00 a.m. Powell is charged with 14 counts of felony voyeurism, accused of taking pictures of girls and women without their knowledge across Washington. He has not spoken to detectives and will not testify in his own defense.
 
Evidence used by prosecutors included photos of young girls in bathrooms, girls changing clothes and at least one video of Powell allegedly touching himself. The photo corresponding to each charge was shown once again to jurors during the prosecution's closing arguments.
 
Defense attorneys argued reasonable doubt exists and that, "this case is not about what you feel, it's about what you know."
 
Prior to closing arguments, Pierce County Judge Ronald Culpepper provided jurors instructions on reaching a verdict. Culpepper said the jury must reach a decision based on evidence, not emotions.
 
Jurors were reminded they will have to reach a unanimous verdict on all 14 charges. Culpepper said a guilty verdict would mean jurors believe pictures were used for sexual gratification, and taken without permission of someone in a place where privacy is expected.
 ::snipping2::

Self Edit

Update

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/15/powell-trial-blog-jury-deliberations-today-in-steven-powell-trial/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Jury deliberations today in Steven Powell trial
Posted on: 8:26 am, May 15, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 12:25pm, May 15, 2012

UPDATE 10:41 a.m. PST: “This case is not about what seems to be reasonable,” defense attorney Travis Currie told the jury. “A criminal case is about what has been proved.”
 
Throughout his closing statements Currie hammered at the prosecution’s case, insisting prosecutors have not met their burden of proof. At times gesturing wildly, he gave an animated defense.
 
He reminded the jury that the defense does not have to give a defense, nor does Steven Powell have to testify.
 
“Beyond a reasonable doubt is UP HERE!” he said, stretching himself and raising his hands above the jury box.
 
Currie suggested the pictures may not have been taken for sexual gratification. He also said there was no evidence that the disc seized by police was Steven Powell’s.
 
“They found a disc in a box in what we’ve heard is his bedroom,” Currie said.
 
Currie asked why there was no fingerprints on the disc or the box, or why the police never presented pictures into the neighbor’s house from the Powell home. He urged the jury to set aside emotion and “use your head.”
 
“There’s an alternative explanation for what happened here,” he told the jury. “You have to acquit.”
 
In rebuttal, Blinn emphasized the evidence presented against Steven Powell: the images, the journal entry and other things that pointed to him. Blinn said there were prints on the disc, “his digital prints.” He said the camera model matched the pictures on the disc.
 
“Is it possible there’s some explanation? Is it possible men from Mars came down and created these images?” Blinn told the jury sarcastically. “This defendant, Steven Powell, is guilty of 14 counts of voyeurism.”
 
The judge excused jurors 13 and 14 (they were alternates). The jury began deliberations.
 ::snipping2::

Update

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/15/powell-trial-blog-jury-deliberations-today-in-steven-powell-trial/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Jury deliberating in Steven Powell trial
Posted on: 8:26 am, May 15, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 01:09pm, May 15, 2012

UPDATE 12:08 p.m. PST: The jury took a break for lunch. They were asked to resume deliberations about 1 p.m. PST.
 
UPDATE 11:30 a.m. PST: Anne Bremner, the attorney for Susan Cox Powell’s family and the victims in the Steven Powell voyeurism case, said she was informed by West Valley City police that her request to view investigative files in Susan’s disappearance has been denied.
 
After a story FOX 13 aired last week on the records, West Valley City police responded. Bremner told us last week she was contemplating a possible lawsuit if West Valley City police denied her records request.
 
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives have granted her request.
 ::snipping2::

A smile in a photo ... in a home video ... does not necessarily reflect what is in the heart.  For the sake of appeasing Josh ... Susan may have put on a "happy" face but ... her writings in journals and emails reveal her loathing for her FIL.

Janet

+++++


Susan Powell Home Videos Show Her With Josh, Steven Powell Before Disappearance
May 15, 2012

Susan Cox Powell was pleasant and warm toward her father-in-law Steven Powell before she disappeared in 2009, in contrast to allegations that she was very wary of him, according to a new website featuring home videos and songs of the Powell family.

The website, titled West Valley and Pierce County Malfeasance, was released today exclusively to ABCNews.com by Steven Powell's daughter, Alina Powell.

It was unveiled on the same day that her father's trial on voyeurism charges went to the jury. Steven Powell is accused of filming and photographing two girls, ages 8 and 12, as they used the bathroom in the home behind Steven's house.

The site aims to show the Powells' side of a two-and-a-half year feud with Susan's parents, as well as between the Powells and the police departments that investigated Susan's disappearance.

Alina Powell said that the videos on the new website won't affect the outcome of her father's case, but are intended to begin offering another side of the Susan Powell story to those who are interested.

"The trial will conclude (today) one way or another," she said. " I waited to put things out so as not to interfere with dad's case, but I've long been tired of seeing people say things they don't really know anything about. (The website) is just kind of to start putting the truth and balance into this stuff."

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http://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-powell-home-videos-released-day-steve-powells/story?id=16345676

That cow wouldn't know truth if it walked up and bit her.

Update

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/15/powell-trial-blog-jury-deliberations-today-in-steven-powell-trial/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: Jury deliberating in Steven Powell trial
Posted on: 8:26 am, May 15, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 03:11pm, May 15, 2012

UPDATE 2:06 p.m. PST: A new website has emerged with video showing Steven Powell and Susan Cox Powell. It is apparently written by Alina Powell to counter claims that Susan did not like Steve Powell.
 
“If Susan had really thought that Steve Powell were a danger to her children, as the police are trying to claim, there’s no way she would have allowed him access to her children in so carefree a manner as demonstrated in the videos. Susan was a caring mother and an excellent judge of character. The police have misrepresented Susan’s writings in bad faith,” the site says.
 
UPDATE 1:22 p.m. PST: The jury asked if all the boxes taken from Steven Powell’s bedroom belonged to him. Because it is a factual issue, Judge Culpepper said he could not answer that.
 
“Please keep deliberating,” he wrote back to them in a note.
 
The judge said he would allow them to keep deliberating until 4:15 p.m. PST, and then inquire of they wanted to continue into the evening or resume the next day.
 
UPDATE 1:09 p.m. PST: Steven Powell was brought back into the courtroom. The jury apparently has a question.
 
UPDATE 12:54 p.m. PST: The jury returned to resume deliberations.
 
UPDATE 12:23 p.m. PST: “I believe the jurors will make the right decision today,” Susan Cox Powell’s sister, Denise Cox, told reporters outside of court.
 
Though there was no revelations about Susan that emerged at trial, Cox said she got some satisfaction from the trial.
 
“The embarrassment,” she said. “I did see him at one time, he had a red face. He was a little embarrassed that his secret got told.”
 
Anne Bremner, the attorney for the alleged victim in this case, said the girls were upset that the child pornography count was dismissed.
 
“The girls felt, in some ways, the system wasn’t working,” she said. “But once they testified, I think they really felt the system was working and they were glad to be a part of it.”
 ::snipping2::

Update

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/15/powell-trial-blog-jury-deliberations-today-in-steven-powell-trial/

POWELL TRIAL BLOG: New video emerges of Susan Cox Powell
Posted on: 8:26 am, May 15, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 04:32pm, May 15, 2012

UPDATE 3:27 p.m. PST: Alina Powell spoke briefly, off camera, to reporters about the website she created.
 
“It gets the message out there,” she said.
 
Powell insisted she was not trying to influence the outcome of her father’s trial. The videos, she said, show a different side of things. They show Susan Cox Powell, her children, Charlie and Braden, Josh Powell and Steven Powell in lighter moments.
 
“When I watch the videos, it’s just sweet family moments,” Alina Powell said, slightly emotional.
 
UPDATE 3:16 p.m. PST: The clerk just told defense attorney Travis Currie that the jury wants to view the disc that was seized by police. That means that the courtroom will be cleared so they can view it on a projector.
 
UPDATE 3:06 p.m. PST: The jury indicated to the judge they have another question.
 ::snipping2::

To those who can't resist the urge to visit the website I offer you a piece of advice:  Have a barf bag handy. 

I could make a site just like it with my family videos.  Happy faces of smiling children and adults -- all for the camera because who would choose to  not show off their best faces.  But as the old song goes, "No one knows what goes on behind closed doors."    ::CowboySmiley::

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2012/05/no-verdict-today-in-steve-powell-case-jury-returns-tomorrow/

No verdict today in Steve Powell case; jury returns tomorrow
Posted by Cathy McLain on May 15, 2012 at 4:53 PM

A jury in Tacoma needs more time to deliberate in the voyeurism case against the father-in-law of a missing Utah mother.

Jurors broke for the day this afternoon after considering Steve Powell’s fate for several hours. They planned to return at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
 ::snipping2::

I'm worried.  If the jury asked the judge if all the boxes taken from the bedroom belonged to SP, then someone in the jury room is arguing that some of the stuff could've belonged to one of the boys. 

Please, don't let this be another Pinellas County. 
 :smt021

::MonkeyNoNo::

::justice2NJ:: ::MonkeyHang::

Updated: 9:04 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Posted: 9:01 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Jury resumes deliberations in Powell voyeur case

TACOMA, Wash. — A jury handling the voyeurism case against a missing Utah woman's father-in-law has restarted deliberations.

Jurors in the Washington state court resumed their talks on Wednesday morning to determine the fate of Steve Powell. They failed to reach a verdict Tuesday during several hours of deliberations.

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http://www.kirotv.com/ap/ap/washington/jury-resuming-deliberations-in-powell-voyeur-case/nN7BX/

Jury still deliberating in Steven Powell case
Posted on: 8:17 am, May 16, 2012

TACOMA — A jury of six men and six women will resume deliberations this morning in the voyeurism trial of Steven Powell, the father-in-law of missing West Valley City mom Susan Cox Powell.

The jury deliberated about four hours on Tuesday, asking two questions of the judge in the case. The jury asked if all the boxes in Steven Powell’s bedroom really belonged to him. The judge replied that it was a factual issue.

“Please keep deliberating,” he wrote back.

Then the jury asked to view the images that Steven Powell is accused of taking of a pair of neighbor girls. He is charged with 14 counts of voyeurism, a charge that could net him up to 5 years in prison on each count.

“I think the evidence clearly shows the things in the room are his,” said Anne Bremner, the attorney for the two young girls.

She said she expects a guilty verdict, but admitted being nervous with the deliberations taking so long.

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http://fox13now.com/2012/05/16/powell-trial-blog-jury-day-five/

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Looks like the jurors have yet another question form. We don't know what that question is yet. I'm monitoring from court #StevenPowell

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Another knock from the jury room. There is also a hearing underway for Weldon Gilbert. Long running sex abuse case. Busy day in court

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Brooke Adams ‏ @Brooke4Trib
Word out of the #stevePowell jury room is that they have a question. This is the third so far. (via @TerryKIRO) #findsusan

https://twitter.com/#!/Brooke4Trib (https://twitter.com/#!/Brooke4Trib)

UPDATE 9:47 a.m. PST: As we wait for the jury’s question to be read in court, the judge is taking up another high-profile case here in Tacoma. It is the case of Weldon Marc Gilbert, accused of sexually abusing a number of boys.

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/16/powell-trial-blog-jury-day-five/

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jailers have left to bring #StevenPowell back to court to hear another question from jurors. Should know more shortly

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevenPowell is in court. We should hear the question from jurors in a couple of minutes. All the attorneys aren't here yet

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

UPDATE 10:35 a.m. PST: The jury’s third question is:

If some members of the jury feel that the image in one of the exhibits does not meet the requirements from beyond a reasonable doubt but after reviewing the disc can we use other frames before & after to come to a decision?

Judge Culpepper said he could not give an answer, and appeared to struggle with what exactly the question was. Prosecutors urged him to refer the jury back to one of the instructions.

The judge wrote back:

You have received all of the exhibits and the court’s instructions. Please refer to them.

“We’ll let you know when we hear something from the jury,” Judge Culpepper told lawyers as Steven Powell was led out of the courtroom

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/16/powell-trial-blog-jury-day-five/

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
We have a verdict in thec #StevenPowell trial

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Judge has called for attorneys to assemble. Looks like it will take about 30 minutes before we hear the verdict in #StevenPowell's trial

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

 ::MonkeyGavel::

Thanks Northern Rose.

Janet

Posted: 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Jury reaches verdict in Steve Powell voyeurism trial

TACOMA, Wash. —  A jury handling the voyeurism case against Steve Powell has reached a verdict a day after the trial wrapped up.

http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/crime-law/jury-reaches-verdict-steve-powell-voyeurism-trial/nN7Q8/


Live Streaming
http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/live-event-from-kiro-7-eyewitness-news/vC4c3/

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell is in court. We'll hear the verdict shortly

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Streaming live

http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/live-event-from-kiro-7-eyewitness-news/vC4c3/

Here we go , they are all standing for the judge

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
There will be 14 verdicts read, on each count of voyeurism charged. #StevePowell. Judge now calling in jury.

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Judge reviewing 14 counts from Jurry Foreman

Count 1 - GUILTY

Count 2 - GUILTY

Count 3 - GUILTY

Count 4 - GUILTY
Count 5 - GUILTY
Count 6 - GUILTY

Count 7 - GUILTY
Count 8 - GUILTY
Count 9 - GUILTY
Count 10 - GUILTY

Count 11 - GUILTY
Count 12 - GUILTY
Count 13 - GUILTY
Count 14 - GUILTY

GUILTY on all 14 counts

 ::justice2NJ::   ::justice2NJ::    ::justice2NJ::    ::justice2NJ::

Guilty on all fourteen counts!!

 ::justice2NJ::

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
#StevePowell looking away from judge as verdicts read down to count 11, 12, 13, 14. Guilty on all counts

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Reporter saying Alaina looks stunned

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Jury now being dismissed. Judge going to set a sentencing date and pre-sentence investigation. [b]#StevePowell now a convicted sex offender[/b]
https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Because he is now a sex offender, #StevePowell must undergo a pre-sentence investigation. Sentencing date June 15.

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Posted: 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Jury finds Steve Powell guilty of 14 counts of voyeurism

TACOMA, Wash. —
A jury handling the voyeurism case against Steve Powell has found him guilty on all 14 counts of voyeurism

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http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/crime-law/jury-reaches-verdict-steve-powell-voyeurism-trial/nN7Q8/

 ::justice2NJ::

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Max sentence #StevePowell faces is 5 years in prison

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

It doesn't bring back Susan and the boys, but it is a small victory to know that SP is now a convicted sex offender.  Even the minimum sentence could easily be a death sentence considering his age.   ::MonkeyHang::  ::justice2NJ::

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
We're off to talk with people and get reaction. #StevePowell headed for jail

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

 ::MonkeyShocked::

Another month!!

Thanks Northern Rose

Janet

Probably get time served for sitting in jail as well so with max 5 years sentence he could be out in 2 yrs I think

I don't know where she is getting her info, but Jeanine Pirro


https://twitter.com/#!/JudgeJeanine (https://twitter.com/#!/JudgeJeanine)

I guess she is saying he could have to serve them consecutively rather than concurrently because 14 time 5 = 70. 

 ::MonkeyJnBox::

flutter

I agree.  Also ... it is a small victory for the Cox family who have at all times taken the high road despite their anguish.

Janet

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Search warrant ruled legal; Powell to stand trial in May
Posted on April 24, 2012 at 7:44 AM
Updated today at 11:15 AM

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Chuck Cox, Susan’s father said he hopes putting Steven Powell on trial will help investigators locate Susan. However, Cox said he would not be in favor for letting Powell out of jail in exchange for information about Susan’s whereabouts.

“We think it’s important to keep Steve off the streets,” said Cox.

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http://www.king5.com/news/local/Powell-warrant-ruling-Tuesday-148679565.html

I am waiting for her head to start spinning around.   ::CowboySmiley::

The lawyer on the KIRO live feed I posted said it will probably only be 43 months.  Guess we have to wait till June 15th to find out as none of the talking heads can agree.

Kevin McCarty ‏ @KevinKIRO
Denise Cox calls #stevePowell conviction "sweet victory" http://yfrog.com/oeer9xwrj

https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO (https://twitter.com/#!/KevinKIRO)

Hey Alaina!  Reality bites!!  JMHO

 ::MonkeyMad::

 ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ::

Its all a conspiracy in her world.  Waiting to find out where she parked her UFO this time   ::piggy::

A reporter on the Fox13 feed said he could get 70 years. (I thought it was a lot but then remembered multiple verdicts)

Thank goodness!

 ::justice2NJ:: ::justice2NJ::

  ::monkeywine2::

I don't drink anthing stronger than tea but if I did now would be the moment for a Spanish Coffee and ... it isn't even lunch here on the West Coast.

O/T
Years ago ... I drank 2 1/2 Keg six Spanish Coffees before I learned they were made with alcohol.  I thought this simply wonderful tasting liquid was made with coffee beans from Spain.  My logic.  Columbia coffee does not have alcohol ... why would Spanish Coffee.  Anyways ... I was not about to waste the remaining 1/2 cup.  Other than a flushed face and weak knees ... I was fine.  No morning hangover.

Janet

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

http://abcnews.go.com/US/steven-powell-guilty-voyeurism-charges/story?id=16360730
Steven Powell Found Guilty of Voyeurism Charges
By Colleen Curry
May 16, 2012

Steven Powell, the father-in-law of missing woman Susan Powell, was found guilty of voyeurism in a Washington court today for taking inappropriate images of neighborhood girls using the bathroom and showering.

The Pierce County, Wash., jury found Powell guilty of all 14 counts of voyeurism after only six-and-a-half hours of deliberations.

He could be sentenced to nearly five years on each of the 14 counts. If he got the maximum, he could go to prison for 70 years.
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During the trial, the jury saw images of two neighborhood girls, ages 8 and 10, that Powell was alleged to have taken from his bedroom window, which faced the bathroom of the girls' home in back of his home. They were also shown pictures of Powell engaged in sexual activity, and read a journal entry in which Powell disclosed his interest in taking pictures of women.
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Images of Susan Powell were also found on Steven Powell's computer disks, but they were not admitted into evidence because the charges focused on the invasion of privacy of the two neighborhood girls.

Investigators working on the Susan Powell case asked to talk to Steven Powell about the case following Josh's death, but he has denied those requests.

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With the conviction on all 14 counts, Powell faces the possibility of up to 5 years in jail for each count.

Sentencing was scheduled for June 15.

Powell will also be a registered sex offender for the rest of his life.

http://www.abc4.com/mostpopular/story/Jury-convicts-Steve-Powell-on-14-voyeurism-charges/eknSnYY1AEa-OO-eW1DzOQ.cspx

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Steve Powell simply looked off into a corner of the courtroom as the verdict was read. Anne Bremner, an attorney who represents Susan Powell's family, smiled

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Steve Powell's daughter Alina took diligent notes throughout the trial while attending in support of her father. On Wednesday, she remained in the courtroom long after the verdict was read, at times crying. She declined to comment.

 ::snipping2::

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/151752515.html

Raw: Verdicts in Powell case revealed

http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/raw-verdicts-in-powell-case-revealed/vHKFs/

Powell verdicts a 'sweet victory' for Cox family

http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/powell-verdicts-a-sweet-victory-for-cox-family/vHKJB/

Alina Powell reacts to father Steve Powell's guilty verdict

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=njwVtv3Fr7E

Denise Cox reacts to Steve Powell's guilty verdict

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CQIcz7yxdk&feature=player_embedded

Prosecutor Grant Blinn on the Steve Powell guilty verdict

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nwaGiOk9ek&feature=player_embedded

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Prosecutors said they don't plan to seek information on the Susan Powell case as part of a trade to reduce Steve Powell's sentence.

He faces a standard sentence of around four years, but the state has alleged aggravating factors that could result in a longer term.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 15.

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Jury-convicts-Steve-Powell-of-all-voyeurism-3562434.php

 ::snipping2::

Powell is scheduled to be sentenced on June 15. He faces a maximum of five years in prison for each of the 14 counts. The state has said they will seek an "exceptional" sentence.

It is not clear whether Powell could serve consecutive sentences for each count, which could amount to a 70 year sentence. This is his first criminal conviction.

Powell will be interviewed by the Department of Corrections prior to the sentencing date.

 ::snipping2::

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Verdict-reached-in-Steven-Powell-voyeurism-trial-151746735.html

Jury convicts Steve Powell of voyeurism charges
Updated 12:59 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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Prosecutors said they don't plan to seek information on the Susan Powell case as part of a trade to reduce Steve Powell's sentence.

He faces a standard sentence of around four years, but the state has alleged aggravating factors that could result in a longer term.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 15.

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http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Jury-convicts-Steve-Powell-of-all-voyeurism-3562434.php


Search warrant ruled legal; Powell to stand trial in May
Posted on April 24, 2012 at 7:44 AM
Updated today at 11:15 AM

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Chuck Cox, Susan’s father said he hopes putting Steven Powell on trial will help investigators locate Susan. However, Cox said he would not be in favor for letting Powell out of jail in exchange for information about Susan’s whereabouts.

“We think it’s important to keep Steve off the streets,” said Cox.

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http://www.king5.com/news/local/Powell-warrant-ruling-Tuesday-148679565.html

I really object to this USA Today article headline.  "Spying on young girls" sounds a lot more innocent than what actually occurred.  In my mind, "spying on young girls" would be more like watching them at a play ground or something.  But the little girls were filmed by the pervert Steve Powell bathing and using the restroom in their own home!!  That's a lot more than "spying"  ::MonkeyMad::  The article is all nicely sanitized with " photographing two young neighbor girls in their bathroom..."   ::MonkeyNoNo::


http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2012/05/susan-cox-powells-father-in-law-guilty-of-voyeurism/1
Susan Powell's father-in-law guilty of spying on young girls
May 16, 2012

The father of Josh Powell, who killed his two sons and himself while suspected of murdering his wife, Susan Cox Powell, was convicted today of photographing two young neighbor girls in their bathroom, according to news reports from Tacoma, Wash.
 ::snipping2::

I do realize the article may have tried to be sympathetic to the innocent young girls that were photographed without their knowledge in their own home by Steve Powell.  I just don't know if people have read and followed the case close enough to realize the children were nude at times.  It's just so wrong for him to have photographed the children like he did, clothed or not.  And then there was the evidence that wasn't allowed in.   ::MonkeyNoNo:: 

Muffybee, it seems as though there is now a concerted effort to mainstream pedophilia.  From the New York court who says viewing child pornography is legal, to the sexualization of children in the movies.  It doesn't surprise me that the press would sanitize it, they are a huge part of a lot of today's problems.  I did a dogpile search "mainstreaming pedophilia", it was eye opening and frightening.

 ::MonkeyNoNo::  It's just not right imo  ::MonkeyNoNo::

It is not right but it IS happening. There is a push in the APA to make it a disease and many pedos want to be protected by ADA laws.

This is true.  And when it is considered a disease and protected by ADA laws they can no longer be convicted.  We've got to start working now to put a STOP to this.

It isn't right at all.  It might be time for someone to do some deep background checking into judges who seem to side in favor of the pedophiles.  I am so afraid that the NAMBLA types are much more prevalent than can be imagined and that their numbers seem to be increasing.

Thank you for mentioning this.  I knew I had read something about it a while back, but could recall none of the details.

  ::rhino::

Yes, the next thing you know they will want disability payments.
Thank goodness for this verdict.
 ::justice2NJ::

It is a sexual preference, period. It is not a disease.

This is related to the NY court allowing the viewing of child porn...although that is a bit misleading.  They are trying to protect those that actually did not view the porn, but "accidentally" have it on their computer.  I can say...I have NEVER had child porn on my computer.  NEVER...and I have been using the internet since 1996. 
http://www.scribd.com/doc/92997011/120508-NY-ChildPorn-Ruling

That's right, apparently there was porn sites in his "cache" and did not show he actually saved any to his computer.  Viewing and saving are different, at least that's the way I read it.

From your link and BBM:
 ::snipping2::
We conclude that where the evidence fails to show that defendant had such awareness, the People have not met their burden of demonstrating defendant's knowing procurement or possession of those files. We further conclude that merely viewing Web images of child pornography does not,absent other proof, constitute either possession or procurement within the meaning of our Penal Law.
 ::snipping2::
IMO, that says viewing child porn is not illegal and it contradicts the cache issue.  If you view it, you have awareness.

It certainly does.

::rhino::

Steve Powell's legal troubles may not be over


OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The voyeurism conviction of a missing Utah woman's father-in-law may not be the last of his legal troubles.

An attorney who represents the teenage girls at the center of Steve Powell's voyeurism trial said Thursday they plan to file a lawsuit against him.

Lawyer Anne Bremner also represents the family of Susan Powell, the daughter-in-law of Steve Powell who has been missing since 2009.

Bremner said the lawsuit should be filed in the next few weeks and will accuse Steve Powell of causing emotional distress and violating the girls' right to privacy. She says the teens don't expect any substantial damages but hope the lawsuit continues to put pressure on Steve Powell

 ::snipping2::

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Steve-Powell-s-legal-troubles-may-not-be-over-3566111.php

Susan Powell looms over Wash. voyeurism conviction

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Family members of missing Utah mom Susan Powell are cheering a Washington state verdict convicting her father-in-law of 14 voyeurism charges.

Powell's parents have long believed that Steve Powell knows something about her 2009 disappearance. Her father, Chuck Cox, says he hopes a looming prison term would push Steve Powell to speak up

 ::snipping2::

http://www.abc4.com/content/news/state/story/Susan-Powell-looms-over-Wash-voyeurism-conviction/c9pWasVd80SfHsYJprwHSw.cspx

Steven Powell’s daughter defends family on website, video

TACOMA — On a website created by Steven Powell’s daughter to counter claims about her family, Alina Powell said her father was “denied the right to defend himself in court because the relevant arguments and evidence showing his innocence were not allowed during the trial.”

Steven Powell’s attorneys presented no defense at trial. He was convicted of 14 counts of voyeurism and faces up to 70 years in prison when he is sentenced.

On the website, Alina Powell suggested the evidence police and prosecutors against her father was fabricated. The pictures presented at trial may have been Photoshopped.

“Overall, the police had access to all the resources needed to fabricate the so-called evidence brought against Steve Powell. The suspicious or overly convenient circumstances of the alleged crime and evidence, as well as the advance preparations the police were clearly making leading up to the search, also suggest foul play,” the website says.

The site includes a nearly 10-minute video narrated by Alina Powell that accuses people in the high-profile missing persons case of “scapegoating” her family, criticizing the police and Susan’s family.

 ::snipping2::

http://fox13now.com/2012/05/17/steven-powells-daughter-defends-family-on-website-video/

We now know nothing has changed with her version of reality.  Is there anything like the Baker Act in Washington?  She needs some serious help IMO.

If you can stomach it, here is the narrated video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gozs47Tt1PI

Thanks but no thanks!  I've had enough of people who live in fantasy worlds.
But thank you for the chance.
 ::MonkeyCool::

"kangaroo court caused the death of my brother and his two boys"

I don't remember seeing the judge at the house the day JP took a hatchet to his sons before blowing up the house.   ::monkeydenied::

ok its a SICK disease,and many pedos want to be protected by ADA laws.
i dont believe mainstream america,will let that fly,ill be keeping a watch on that
and file whatever i need to with my gov.and any other entity, i need to,to put a
stop to that ideal

Steven Powell: A case study in family destruction

Steven Powell’s conviction on 14 counts of voyeurism Wednesday should give police plenty of time – as he sits in prison – to explore his possible involvement in the disappearance of his daughter-in-law, Susan Powell.

Steven Powell’s conviction on 14 counts of voyeurism Wednesday should give police plenty of time – as he sits in prison – to explore his possible involvement in the disappearance of his daughter-in-law, Susan Powell.

His role in the corruption of her husband, who burned their two sons to death in February, is already obvious.

Josh Powell had a penchant for pornography and a tendency to demean and menace his wife, as Susan’s emails and other surviving documents have made clear. His murder of the two young boys doesn’t prove that he killed their mother, but it does prove that he was capable of worse. At the very least, one could say that Josh was not a paragon of respect for women.

Like father, like son.

 ::snipping2::

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/05/18/2149135/steven-powell-a-case-study-in.html

Actually in Grease there are already receiving disability.

http://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/supposedly-bankrupt-greek-government-to-reward-pedophiles-with-disability-payments/

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/may/23/us-missing-mom-utah/
Steve Powell’s legal troubles may not be over
May 23, 2012

The voyeurism conviction of a missing Utah woman's father-in-law may not be the last of his legal troubles, as an attorney said Thursday she is working on a lawsuit that could keep pressure on Steve Powell.

Lawyer Anne Bremner represents the family of two teenage girls who were the target of Powell's voyeurism. She said the lawsuit should be filed in the next few weeks and will accuse him of violating the girls' right to privacy and causing emotional distress.

Bremner said the family does not expect to get any substantial damages from Powell but hopes the lawsuit continues to pressure him to discuss Susan Powell's still-unsolved disappearance.

"You just don't want this guy to be in a position where he can prosper," said Bremner, who also represents Susan Powell's family. "It's yet another way to keep pressure on him."
 ::snipping2::

http://**/sltrib/news/54177981-78/powell-steve-susan-sentencing.html.csp

Prosecutor wants Steven Powell to serve decade in prison
But Susan Cox Powell, his missing daughter-in-law, still won’t be an issue at sentencing.
First Published May 27 2012 07:11 pm • Updated 44 minutes ago

A Washington state prosecutor will ask a judge to sentence Steve Powell to 10 years in prison for taking photographs of two former neighbor girls as they were undressed in their home.
 
That would be almost double or triple the amount of prison called for in Washington’s sentencing guidelines. Powell, who is the father-in-law of missing West Valley City woman Susan Cox Powell, was convicted earlier this month of 14 counts of voyeurism. Sentencing is scheduled for June 15 in Pierce County, Wash., Superior Court in Tacoma.

The prosecutor, Grant Blinn, said earlier this week in an email to The Salt Lake Tribune he will ask for 10 years. Blinn did not specify why.

Steve Powell’s attorney, Travis Currie, said he’ll ask for something less than 10 years.

"We believe that would be an excessive sentence based on his history and these charges based on other like cases," Currie said.

A jury found Steve Powell photographed two girls, then ages 9 and 8, through an open widow as they bathed and used the toilet in their home. The photographs were taken in 2006.
 
Steve Powell faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison on each of the counts, but Washington sentencing guidelines recommend Powell receive between 43 and 57 months in prison.
 
Washington law allows a judge to exceed those guidelines for aggravating circumstances, including being convicted of nine or more counts.
 ::snipping2::

Susan Powell's parents take control of her Utah home

Susan Powell’s parents now have control of the home where the missing Utah mother was last seen more than two years ago.
 
Property records list Chuck and Judy Cox as "owners" of the 2,238-square-foot home on Sarah Circle in West Valley City after a Washington probate judge named them special administrators for their daughter’s estate under a provision for missing persons cases.

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Downing said a Washington judge also named the Coxes personal administrators for their grandsons’ estates. Josh Powell had insurance policies in his sons’ names worth $500,000, as well as $1 million policies in both his and his missing wife’s names. Those policies are now the subject of a court action between Josh Powell’s siblings and mother and the Coxes.

 ::snipping2::

http://**/sltrib/news/54211242-78/powell-coxes-josh-susan.html.csp

Thank goodness for a judge with some common sense.
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Am I wrong in thinking that any insurance in Susan's name can not be claimed until she is declared legally dead and that only her surviving family can do that?  (her parents, sibling)  I guess what I'm asking is whether Josh's siblings can try to have Susan declared dead?  If they do, it would look bad on his 'she ran off' argument.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/06/09/2174574/steven-powells-attorneys-ask-for.html

Steven Powell's attorneys ask for short sentence
Published: 06/09/12 12:05 am

Steven Craig Powell’s attorneys will ask a Pierce County judge to sentence their client to no more than a year in jail on his multiple voyeurism convictions, which is 90 percent less time than that sought by prosecutors.

A jury last month convicted Powell of 14 counts of voyeurism.

Defense attorneys Mark Quigley and Travis Currie argue in pleadings filed Friday their client should be sentenced under guidelines in place before June 7, 2006, which classified voyeurism as an unranked felony with a standard range of zero to 12 months in jail.

Each conviction was to run concurrently (at the same time) under those guidelines.
 ::snipping2::
Prosecutors contend Powell deserves 10 years in prison for repeatedly violating the girls’ privacy. They also say sentencing him to concurrent sentences would allow him to escape punishment on many of his convictions. They concede two of the 14 counts should merge for sentencing purposes.

“We believe he should be sentenced on 12 counts,” deputy prosecutor Grant Blinn said.

Quigley and Currie also intend to argue at Powell’s sentencing hearing Friday before Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper that all but two of the convictions against their client should be dismissed on double jeopardy grounds.
 ::snipping2::

Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/06/09/2174574/steven-powells-attorneys-ask-for.html#storylink=cpy

http://fox13now.com/2012/06/09/steven-powells-lawyers-want-charges-tossed-reduced-sentence/
Steven Powell’s lawyers want charges tossed, reduced sentence
June 9, 2012

TACOMA — Steven Powell’s defense team is asking a judge to dismiss most of the voyeurism charges a jury convicted him of.

In court documents obtained Saturday by FOX 13, Powell’s attorneys argue that it would be double jeopardy to sentence him on the 14 counts of voyeurism. They ask the judge to dismiss all but two counts — one for each victim.

“There is no evidence to prove that all of these acts took place at different times. The testimony was that they could have all taken place on the same day. The State presented evidence that the individual photos themselves were drawn from a series of images saved from a digital video recording, but no definitive evidence to support the conclusion that they were taken at different times,” defense attorneys Mark Quigley and Travis Currie wrote in a motion to dismiss.
 ::snipping2::
In another filing obtained by FOX 13, the defense team asks for up to a year in prison, arguing that the prosecution’s request is too harsh.
 ::snipping2::

I can only hope the judge doesn't fall for this BS.
Too harsh -- give me a break!

Steve Powell sentencing: He could be free Friday or in a decade
Hearing Friday » Susan and Josh Powell probably won’t be discussed in court
First Published June 14 2012 3 hours ago • Updated 12 minutes ago

What does Steve Powell have riding on Friday’s sentencing hearing?

If things go well — very well — Powell could leave the courthouse in Tacoma, Wash., and be free in time for a seafood dinner that night at one of the restaurants overlooking Puget Sound.

If the prosecutor and the mother of the girls Powell filmed have their way, Powell will be eating in a prison cafeteria until about 2021.

 ::snipping2::

http://**/sltrib/news/54297809-78/powell-steve-sentencing-friday.html.csp

Powell sentencing set for Friday
June 14th, 2012 @ 5:45am

SALT LAKE CITY — The mother of his two victims will testify tomorrow on what punishment should be handed down to convicted voyeur Steven Powell.

His estranged daughter is calling for a long sentence - not just for the little girls next door, but for Susan Cox Powell. There is also new pressure to get Powell to release information in her disappearance.

Cox family attorney Anne Bremner is still focused on the big picture - what happened to the missing West Valley City woman.

"There's nothing like this case," Bremner said. "I mean, it's just the most horrific, tragic, upsetting case I think that any of us have ever seen."

While the mother of the girls - who are now ages 13 and 15 - delivers a statement of how her daughters were affected, Bremner also plans to serve Powell with a lawsuit.

"Unless the jail guards stop me," Bremner said in a phone interview with KSL NewsRadio. "I have to talk with them in advance because they're very security conscious and they may not let me do it."

 ::snipping2::

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=20830273

tick tock tick tock.............................

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765583528/Live-stream-Sentencing-hearing-of-Steven-Powell-in-Tacoma.html

Live stream of sentencing hearing of Steven Powell in Tacoma

https://twitter.com/#!/search/steven%20Powell (https://twitter.com/#!/search/steven%20Powell)

Richard Thompson ‏@kirotvsouth
Alina Powell - Steven Powell's daughter and supporter is at his sentencing for voyeurism. She says - anybody else would get a year in jail  8m

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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Prosecutor says unless you go back and view the entire video it's hard to understand the video is a separate sequence.


10m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Judge seems to be siding with defense in part anyway -- he's saying some of photos called separate incidents were taken at the same time


12m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Prosecutor thought the entire sentencing would take 45 minutes....so far they have spent 30 minutes arguing - prior to sentencing.


13m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Sentencings are funny things: -- you think it's gonna be straight forward but defense attorney's always make final stand on the case


 

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1m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

prosecutor says if judge is going to eliminate more than a few counts due to similar photos - they should stop and review the total video


1m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Judge continues to review photos comparing things like position of water glasses and a dog - when they are similar defense say combine them


4m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

So far defense attorney seems to be winning over the judge - trying to convince him to consolidate the counts for purposes of sentencing

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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Defense: judge should consider it just 2 counts for each girl - not 14 counts -- judge says "you want me to decide based on fuzzy Pictures."

Now they're talking about other cases of voyeurism. 

I'm surprised that it is taking so long to arrive at a sentence.  ::MonkeyEek::

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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Defense attorney say the low end of the sentencing range for murder -- is about the same amount of time prosecutors want Powell to serve


4m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Steven Powell continues to sit silently in jail jumpsuit and shackles as his attorneys' try to convince judge the sentence should be low.


6m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

judge says "what do people get for voyeurism? defense says 0-12 months.


6m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Judges say similar voyeurism cases have not resulted in anywhere near a 10 year sentence.


7m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

A lot of this arguing is based on the fact that prosecutors are seeking exceptional "10 year" sentence in this case.


8m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Prosecutor thought sentencing would just take 45 minutes -- it's been 45 minutes and so far they haven't started actually "SENTENCING"


9m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Judge vacated 2 counts -- so Powell now going to be sentenced on 12 counts. They are not done arguing yet though.

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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Prosecutor says the judge is unlikely to hear Powell apologize for victimizing 8 and 10 year old girls.


2m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Prosecutor says Steven Powell has never shown any remorse for his crimes.


4m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

My apologies for the typo -- mom of voyeurism victim will address court in Steven Powell sentencing.


4m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

okay the sentencing is really STARTING NOW -- prosecutors ask for 10 year sentence

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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

victim's mom says "shame on you for not admitting what you did was wrong." and "for trying to make others believe it never happened."


1m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

2253 - i believe humans should act like humans and take responsiblity for how we behave says victim's mom


1m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

she tells Powell I have yet to hear you apologize


2m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

voyeurism victim's mom is speaking - no photos of her allowed

http://twitter.com/#!/kirotvsouth (http://twitter.com/#!/kirotvsouth)


Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Defense attorney now has there turn to convince judge to give Steven Powell a low range sentence for videotaping two young girls naked.


2m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

VIctim's mom says "i didn't know someone was watching my girls but someone was watching you and you better pray he forgives you."

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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Defense attorney asks judge to sentence Powell to 12 months in jail.


Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

The big question now - Will Steven Powell speak before he is sentenced ? Most people think he will not. How about you?


2m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Victim's mom sitting right in front of me supported by family as she returns to her seat. She was not going to speak but changed her mind.


3m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Victim's mom told Powell he better hope God forgives him because she can't forgive him.

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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Defense attorney says there is no evidence photos of girls using shower and toilet will ever be posted on the internet.


2m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Defense attorney says what we are looking at is a situation where these girls were never physically harmed or touched

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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Back Powell Sentencing - Josh Powell was suspected in disappearance of his wife Susan - earlier this year he killed his boys and himself


1m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Pacific county Sheriff says the 9 year old was shot "accidentally" by his 10 year old brother


2m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Pacific county sheriff tells me a 9 year old boy is being airlifted right now after accidentally being shot by his 10 year old brother.


3m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

defense attorney asks judge not to sentence Steven Powell for the crimes of his son - first reference to Josh Powell today

Final arguments taking place.

Short recess!

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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Steven Powell tells judge he has nothing to say to the court before being sentenced - Judge taking a 10 min recess before imposing sentence


6m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

now going to find out if Steven Powell will speak before judge imposes sentence.

Thank you for posting all the updates and tweets grace-land.  Let's hope there will be justice for the girls and their family.  They may never have been "physically harmed or touched" per the defense attorney but their privacy has been violated big time, repeatedly imo.  Throw the book at him.  No, it's not because he's paying for Josh Powell's crimes, he's paying for his own.  JMHO  What do you do with a creeper like Steve Powell?  He should have to register as a child sex offender, be ordered to stay away from children, places children are present and etc.  He needs to serve more than a year imo. 

It's so creepy watching SP.... Josh was a spitting image of his dad.....the man will never say anything in regard to Susan's whereabouts.  I'm hoping he gets sentenced to time in prison, not county jail, and the inmates help him with a much needed attitude adjustment.  ::MonkeyWink::  IMO, he will be a repeat offender.

::rhino:: Totally agree!

He got off light, but he will be going to prison. 30 months jail, up to 36 month community custody and other stipulations like no internet and to stay away from  video cameras, etc.

Sentence 30 months in custody

36 months community custody
no use of internet without permission

Is that what you heard?



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Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Steven Powell has 30 days to appeal - his attorney says he will


3m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

he is sentencing him on 12 counts concurrently -- so 30 months -- 2 years 6 months -- still need to factor time served


4m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Judge Ronald Culpepper going through long list of conditions now -- including "no viewing pornography"


5m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Sentence for Steven Powell is far shorter than 10 years prosecutors wanted Sexual deviancy evaluation ordered


5m Richard Thompson‏@kirotvsouth

Judge sentences Steven Powell to 30 months in custody followed by 36 months community custody

Agree! 

http://mynorthwest.com/174/532540/Steven-Powell-sentenced-to-30-months-for-voyeurism

Updated 8 minutes ago.

Steven Powell sentenced to 30 months for voyeurism
Originally published: Jun 15, 2012 - 4:31 pm

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - The father-in-law of missing Utah woman Susan Powell was sentenced Friday to 2 1/2 years in prison in a Washington state court for recording images of two young neighbor girls in their bathroom.
 
Pierce County prosecutors had asked for an exceptional sentence of 10 years for Steven Powell. His attorneys sought zero to 12 months, saying it's not clear exactly when Powell took the pictures, and it could have been before the state made voyeurism a ranked felony in 2006.
 
The 62-year-old was convicted last month.
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He got off light.  I wonder how long it will be before he violates the conditions and finds himself back behind bars? ::MonkeyNoNo::

"Spying?"?  Much more than that.  Taking pictures and watching little girls in the bathroom.   ::MonkeyMad:: Perv!!

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-06-15/father-in-law-of-missing-utah-mom-sentenced/55627158/1?csp=34news
Father-in-law of missing Utah mom sentenced for spying
June 15, 2012

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The father-in-law of missing Utah woman Susan Powell was sentenced Friday to 2 1 / 2years in prison in a Washington state court for recording images of two young neighbor girls in their bathroom.

Pierce County prosecutors had asked for an exceptional sentence of 10 years for Steven Powell. His attorneys sought zero to 12 months, saying it's not clear exactly when Powell took the pictures, and it could have been before the state made voyeurism a ranked felony in 2006.
 ::snipping2::
Steve Powell was arrested last September after investigators searching his home for evidence in Susan Powell's disappearance came across computer disks with what they described as thousands of images of women and girls who seemed unaware they were being photographed.

Those filmed, prosecutors say, included the neighbor girls, who were identified in court only by their initials and who were about 8 and 10 when the images were recorded.
 ::snipping2::

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Paul Sanchez ‏@Sanchez_Fox13
WA state law allows a 15% reduction in sentence based on good behavior, which subtracts 4.5 months. So he will serve between 16-21 months.  43m

http://**/sltrib/news/54312403-78/powell-steve-culpepper-cox.html.csp

Steve Powell sentenced to 30 months in voyeurism case
Court » Powell must also serve 36 months on probation and get sex offender treatment.
First Published Jun 15 2012 09:53 am • Updated 1 minute ago

Tacoma, Wash. • Steve Powell won’t be going home anytime soon, but he won’t be sitting in prison as long as his victims and the family of his missing daughter-in-law had hoped.
 
A judge here on Friday sentenced Powell to serve 30 months behind bars followed by 36 months of probation on voyeurism charges. He also will have to undergo sex offender treatment.
 ::snipping2::

OK, I've looked and I can't find anything that says he has to register as an SO.  Please, someone tell me I just overlooked it.

Kittymom, he will required to register!
Video at link

http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-steven-powell-to-be-sentenced-friday-could-be-slapped-with-civil-lawsuit-next-20120614,0,7217735.story

Steven Powell sentenced to 30 months in prison, will be out in about 21
6:01 p.m. PDT, June 15, 2012

SEATTLE—
Steven Powell, the father-in-law of missing Susan Cox Powell of Utah, was sentenced in Pierce County Court Friday to 30 months in prison for voyeurism. With time already served, Powell will be free after serving about 21 more months in prison

Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper also sentenced the 62-year-old Powell to 36 months of probation after he gets out of prison. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
 ::snipping2::

Thank goodness.  This is so scary to me...he is like one of these guys that abduct a child and then kills her and we find out later that he had a prior history and needed a harsher sentence to begin with...I pray that it does not turn out like this.  But, come on...all of the signs are there and then some. 

I don't even think that SO can be rehabilitated.  They probably progress to more vile voyeurism/pornography to get satisfaction.  ::MonkeyNoNo::  jmo

I just wish some of the other women in his video collection could be identified and charges brought on their behalf.  He supposedly had hundreds.  Too bad someone's husband or daddy didn't catch him doing it.  The guy needs a 'come to Jesus' meeting with an angry spouse.
 :smt075

Rehab for a SO is a big fat JOKE! Ridiculous!  ::justice2NJ:: ::monkeydenied::

I absolutely agree.  This sentence was way too light.
He may not have hurt his victims physically, but the emotional trauma is often far worse than bruises which fade in time.
 ::monkeydenied::

Video at link

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=20858117

Cox family not happy with voyeurism sentence; more legal battles lie ahead
June 15th, 2012 @ 10:28pm

SALT LAKE CITY — The family of missing West Valley mother Susan Cox Powell was not pleased with the 30-month jail sentence Susan's father-in-law, Steven Powell, received Friday. But the sentence isn't the last of Powell's legal troubles.
  ::snipping2::
Prior to Friday's sentencing, the attorney for Steve Powell's young voyeurism victims served his attorneys with papers essentially suing him.
 
"I walked into the jury room, and he was there sitting with his lawyers," Anne Bremner said. "And he did look at me, and I put the paperwork over toward him, hoping that he would touch it. He did not. His lawyers acknowledge that he served and thanked me."
 
Chuck Cox said he also plans to talk to prosecutors about filing another case against Powell on his missing daughter's behalf.
 
"She was a victim," he said Friday. "But I understand why they excluded her from the case. It made it a cleaner case."
 
His wife, Judy Cox, called the entire case "very frustrating," but said every little bit helps them get closure, even as their ultimate goal is to find their daughter and bury her. Friday, there was some comfort in knowing Powell would remain in custody.
 
Bremner is also focusing on her other clients: Chuck and Judy Cox. She wants records from the Pierce County Sheriff's Office about the evidence gathered against Powell in his voyeurism case, which may also have clues about what may have happened to Susan.
 
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office, Bremner says, had previously agreed to release the records at the end of the trial but now view a lawsuit as a "cleaner option."
 

I am so glad that Ann Bremner, or any other junk-yard dog female lawyer, is handling the case against him.  It is like Susan getting revenge from her grave.   ::MonkeyHang::

http://mynorthwest.com/11/695176/Steven-Powell-appealing-voyeurism-conviction

Updated Jun 19, 2012 - 7:49 am
Steven Powell appealing voyeurism conviction

Lawyers for the father-in-law of missing Utah woman Susan Powell have filed a notice of appeal in his Washington state voyeurism case.
 Steven Powell was sentenced Friday to 2 1/2 years in prison for recording images of two neighbor girls in their bathroom.
 
Lawyer Mark Quigley says the defense team filed notice Friday in Superior Court.
 
Eventual grounds for appeal will be decided by an appellate lawyer. However, Quigley says he thinks the strongest argument concerns the legality of the search of Powell's home.
 
Steven Powell's defense team argues that the search of his home that turned up the hundreds of pictures that led to his voyeurism conviction was illegal.
  ::snipping2::

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865557845/Children-Steven-Powell-photographed-file-civil-lawsuit-against-him.html?pg=all

Children Steven Powell photographed file civil lawsuit against him
Published: Wednesday, June 20 2012 3:14 p.m. MDT

TACOMA, Wash. — Calling his actions "outrageous," "heinous," "disgusting" and "egregious," the attorney representing two young Washington girls followed through on her promise Wednesday to file a civil lawsuit against Steven Powell.

Seattle-based attorney Anne Bremner filed a lawsuit against Powell on behalf of two of his former neighbors, then ages 8 and 10, whom Powell videotaped from his own home through an open door while they were in their bathroom. In the digital images taken from the recordings, the girls were nude or partially nude.
 ::snipping2::
In filing his notice of appeal on his conviction, Powell indicated his home was worth about $250,000 and his 2005 Plymouth Voyager about $4,000, but he did not have any income from interest or dividends, his checking and savings accounts were empty and he had no cash.

By filing a civil suit, Bremner said she is now able to request police records regarding the search of Powell's home on behalf of both the young girls and Chuck and Judy Cox, the parents of Susan Cox Powell who has been missing from Utah for 2 1/2 years and is presumed dead. Bremner also represents the Coxes.

The prime suspect in Susan Powell's disappearance is her husband, Josh Powell, who killed himself and murdered his two young sons in February.

Bremner said the civil suit would take an average of 18 months to complete. What's important, she said, is to make sure Steven Powell is out of the lives of the young girls and their family once and for all, and to get him out of the neighborhood where he committed the crimes.

Bremner believes the likelihood of Powell re-offending is high.

BBM  I think SP would love  to "jump the shark" -- taking any opportunity he could to go out with even more carnage than his son did.   ::MonkeyHang::
Edit-fixed quotes.  MB

Although I tend to think we have gone "sue" crazy, I am delighted he is being sued.  He deserves nothing in this life (including the air he is breathing). MO

::rhino::

ITA!!!!!!

http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-nonprofit-to-help-foster-kids-called-charlies-dinosaur-after-slain-josh-powell-boys-20120625,0,154291.story

Nonprofit to help foster kids called 'Charlie's Dinosaur,' after slain Powell boys

10:07 p.m. PDT, June 25, 2012

SEATTLE—
It's a simple drawing done by a little boy, a dinosaur outlined in black with a red tongue sticking out and the name Charlie written across the top.

But this poster drawn by one of Josh Powell's murdered sons has become a symbol of so much more. Now, “Charlie's Dinosaur” and the idea it spawned is about to help hundreds of other Pierce County foster kids.
 ::snipping2::

http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/Mother-of-Steve-Powells-victims-wants-closure-in/uvj6Gc9wbkGKY8p0Vpu8ww.cspx

Mother of Steve Powell's victims wants closure in Susan's disappearance


Updated: 6/25 10:28 pm | Published: 6/25 9:02 pm
Reported by: Brent Hunsaker
VideoImages

Mother of Steve Powell's victims wants closure in Susan's di
SEATTLE, Washington (KOMO-TV) -- The mother of two teenage girls who were the target of voyeurism conviction says she's still waiting for an apology and believes he may be able to help solve the disappearance of his daughter-in-law Susan Powell.

She insists Steven Powell robbed her daughters of a normal life and is forcing them to live with a secret -- and they are determined to keep pressure on him.

"It was so shocking, unnerving and scary for us as a family," said the mother, who wishes to remain anonymous.
 ::snipping2::

Video at link

How does LE know that SP didn't share his videos/pics with others? 

If any sharing was done by computer transfer, they would know. Obviously if it was done by print outs/via snail mail there would be no way to know unless the receiver (s) of said pix came forward...and that won't happen.

http://**/sltrib/news/54404591-78/powell-prison-steve-davis.html.csp

Steve Powell will be released from prison in May
Voyeurism » He receives credit for more than half of his sentence.

First Published 16 minutes ago • Updated 3 minutes ago

 ::snipping2::
A Washington Department of Corrections spokeswoman on Friday said Powell has a release date of May 23, 2013. The spokeswoman, Selena Davis explained in an email Powell has been given credit for 535 days toward his sentence.

That includes the 271 days Powell spent in a jail in Tacoma, Wash., awaiting trial and sentencing, and 135 days for good behavior in the jail.

Corrections also is subtracting 169 days from Powell’s sentence because his offense was nonviolent, Davis explained.

That leaves Powell with 338 days to serve in prison.
 ::snipping2::

 ::MonkeyNoNo::

"...his offense was nonviolent..."  but involved little girls!!   ::MonkeyMad:: 

Most pedophiles are non-violent..that doesn't mean that the damage they have done to their victims is any less violent then a person who beats others up physically..really..emotional and mental violence needs to be addressed here..the physche of these young women he watched and videoed ..well we know he was more involved then that as per Susan's murder..just makes me sick.  Yeah..let's let him out so he can go beyond watching and videoing these young girls. What a bizarre take on our system of legal justice.

Psychologically, the damage to the girls is the same whether he actually touched them or not.  They have been violated and in many cases the healing process of psychological abuse is harder to overcome than physical abuse.  Therefore is still believe he should be  :smt067 or  ::MonkeyHang:: 

Although I don't endorse vigilante justice, just as the recent incident in Texas proves, actions have consequences.  Once out of jail, and maybe even while he is in jail, SP is a walking target for someone with a grudge against pedophiles.  As always, JMHO.   ::CowboySmiley::

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2167434/Detectives-set-charity-foster-kids-memory-Charlie-Braden-Powell-murder.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Detectives set up charity for foster kids in memory of Charlie and Braden Powell murder
PUBLISHED: 16:57 EST, 1 July 2012 | UPDATED: 16:57 EST, 1 July 2012

Detectives have started a charity in memory of brothers Charlie and Braden Powell who were murdered by their father in February.
Police in Pierce County, Washington, created Charlie's Dinosaur, a non-profit to help foster children, after they came across a heart-warming picture of a dinosaur, drawn by seven-year-old Charlie, while cleaning out the family's storage unit.

'Having gone through that investigation, and having been very affected by it, a small group of us decided to get together,' detective Lynette Anderson told Komo News.
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'Our goal is to provide a backpack of personal items for these children to help them gain a sense of comfort and security in owning their own clothing and hygiene supplies,' said the Charlie’s Dinosaur Facebook page.

'Our wish is that when faced with the overwhelming emotion that comes from being removed from their normal care, that the children can maintain the dignity and reassurance of having their own complete set of clothing, personal care items, small toys and comfort items.'

Ms Anderson told Komo News that Charlie's Dinosaur was aiming to distribute a hundred backpacks every month.
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Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2167434/Detectives-set-charity-foster-kids-memory-Charlie-Braden-Powell-murder.html#ixzz1zPzlslhL

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865558335/Steven-Powell-set-to-be-released-from-prison-next-May.html?pg=all
Steven Powell set to be released from prison next May
June 29, 2012

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Powell, 62, is scheduled to be released from custody May 23, 2013 — 338 days from the time the sentence went into effect on June 19, Washington Department of Corrections spokeswoman Selena Davis said. Powell was sentenced to 30 months in prison for 12 counts of voyeurism by Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper June 15.

At that hearing, Culpepper said the fact that Powell filmed his young neighbors while they were in the bathroom of their own home warranted an exceptional sentence. But with credit for the 271 days Powell spent in jail, coupled with other reductions, the sentence won't go beyond a year.

Davis said the original sentence amounted to 913 days. With a reduction of 135 days for good behavior in jail,  another reduction of 169 days because Powell's offense was non-violent and the credit for the time served, the sentence is actually 338 days.


Davis said Powell is currently being housed at the corrections center in Shelton, Wash., in the Intensive Management Unit. All offenders spend the first four to eight weeks of their sentence at the facility to allow for an evaluation of their needs and custody level, Davis said, but Powell was placed in the Intensive Management Unit "for his own protection."

Powell may also be placed in a facility outside of Washington because he was once an employee of the Washington Department of Corrections.

"In some cases, former DOC staff members are sent to out-of-state prisons for their own protection, though it's too soon for us to know where Powell will serve the rest of his prison sentence," Davis said.
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It really irritates me to no end, that these offenders, murderers, etc., are found guilty of their crimes, yet they are protected for "their safety".  It's just nuts!!

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865558729/Prosecutors-say-they-want-porn-charge-against-Steven-Powell-reinstated.html

Prosecutors say they want porn charge against Steven Powell reinstated
By Pat Reavy, Deseret News
Published: Monday, July 9 2012 1:45 p.m. MDT

Video at link

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=21189455

Coxes share frustration over dealings with West Valley police
July 9th, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY — Chuck and Judy Cox were in Salt Lake City Monday for a couple of reasons. One of those reasons was to further work on the Susan Cox Powell Foundation, which offers help to get women out of abusive relationships.
 
But they were also very vocal about the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of their daughter, Susan, and the lack of information from the West Valley City Police Department.
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http://**/sltrib/news/54457598-78/powell-cox-west-josh.html.csp

Susan Powell’s parents visit Utah, say the Osmonds are helping them
First Published Jul 09 2012 05:28 pm • Last Updated Jul 09 2012 11:39 pm

The parents of missing woman Susan Powell arrived in Utah on Monday to examine her West Valley City home and talk about a memorial to her and her sons.

Powell’s father, Chuck Cox, said Utah’s famous showbiz family, the Osmonds, want to help raise money for a memorial. Cox said he didn’t know what which members of the Osmond clan would participate or what they would do to raise the money.
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But Cox said the primary reason for his Utah trip was to decide what to do with the West Valley City house. Cox and his family inherited it after Josh Powell’s death.

There are two mortgages on the house at 6254 W. Sarah Circle (3945 South) and the home is worth less than is owed, Cox said. At present, Cox said, his daughter’s estate has no other assets, though the Coxes have joined a lawsuit seeking funds from Josh and Susan Powell’s life insurance policy. Cox said he hasn’t decided yet what to do with the house.
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May the Lord help the prosecutors keep SP where he is today and may He also shine light on the evidence that ties SP to Susan's murder very soon so that this monster can never harm another person ever again...and give Susan's parents peace in knowing what happened and where she is.

http://www.abc4.com/content/news/slc/story/Susan-Powells-family-prepared-to-sue-to-get-West/E2GaTODwRUaONLT8YnP2eQ.cspx

Susan Powell's family prepared to sue to get West Valley police records
Updated: 7:35 pm (July 31, 2012)

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC 4 News) – Three strikes and you're out. The family of Susan Powell has filed a third request with the city of West Valley for the police files into their daughter’s disappearance. If this third request is denied they say they’re prepared to file a lawsuit.
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Bremner says the Cox family has every right to the records under Utah’s victim’s rights law. “In Utah the statute states the victims have the same rights as those accused of the crime and so what I’ve been arguing is that defendants in criminal cases have a right to the records so why wouldn’t the victims have the same rights.”

Bremner’s request has been shot down twice. Once by the West Valley Police Department in May and the appeal was denied by the city in June. Now Bremner is moving on to the city council. It’s the last step before she files a lawsuit against West Valley for the disclosure of the documents.

“They want to find Susan first and foremost they want to know what’s been revealed for her potential whereabouts in these records,” said Bremner.

The Coxs not only want to find out what happened to Susan, they want to make sure nothing like this ever happens again. Bremner says it’s possible the documents could reveal mistakes that were made in the investigation that could be used in a potential civil trail.
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Get 'em Ann.  It is about time the Bremner's got answers.  They have played by the rules and see what it has gotten them -- their precious grandson's dead. ::MonkeyHang:: ::MonkeyJustice::

State now faces lawsuit over handling of Powell case
By KOMO Staff & MIKE BAKER Associated Press Published: Aug 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM PDT

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/State-now-faces-lawsuit-over-handling-of-Powell-case-164820086.html

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Attorneys are preparing to sue the state of Washington over how social workers handled the children of Josh Powell.

Lawyer Anne Bremner said the case will be filed Friday on behalf of Susan Cox Powell, who went missing in 2009. A guardian ad litem has been appointed to represent her. Josh Powell killed himself and the couple's two young children during a supervised visit earlier this year.

Bremner has represented the parents of Susan Powell. She says they want to see changes in how the state handles these cases, such as less focus on trying to immediately reunify parents with their children.

Bremner's announcement came the same day a special panel reviewing the deaths of Josh Powell's two young sons says state social workers failed to consult with law enforcement before allowing Powell to host visits at his home, where he ultimately killed both boys and himself.

The report released Thursday says the Department of Social and Health Services should "make concerted efforts" to check with detectives prior to making changes in parent-child contacts when there is an active investigation.
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Wash. faces lawsuit over handling of Powell case
By MIKE BAKER
— Aug. 2 7:26 PM EDT

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/apnewsbreak-social-workers-faulted-boys-deaths

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Attorneys are preparing to sue the state of Washington over how social workers handled the children of Josh Powell.

Lawyer Anne Bremner said the case will be filed Friday on behalf of Susan Cox Powell, who went missing in 2009. A guardian ad litem has been appointed to represent her. Josh Powell killed himself and the couple's two young children during a supervised visit earlier this year.

Bremner has represented the parents of Susan Powell. She says they want to see changes in how the state handles these cases, such as less focus on trying to immediately reunify parents with their children.

Bremner's announcement came the same day that a task force made recommendations on how social workers could improve their handling of similar cases in the future.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/02/13088067-state-social-workers-faulted-on-young-sons-visits-in-josh-powell-case

State social workers faulted on young sons' visits in Josh Powell case
6 hours ago (August 2, 2012)

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A panel reviewing the deaths of Josh Powell's two young children says state social workers did not consult with law enforcement before allowing Powell to host visits at his home.

A report released Thursday says the Department of Social and Health Services should "make concerted efforts" to check with detectives prior to making changes in parent-child contacts when there is an active investigation. Authorities had been investigating the 2009 disappearance of Powell's wife, Susan.

Read the full report here
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Full report --  http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/ca/ecfr-powell.pdf

They report from DSHS is a whole bunch of shoulda, coulda, woulda.  In the end, they knew Josh was the prime suspect in the murder of Susan and still allowed him access to his children.  What kind of blinders have to be worn in order for an agency to see that a father suspected in the killing of his wife would be capable of doing the same to his children.  The fact that the resources made it inopportune to have the ordered visitations in the Counseling Center should not have been a reason to allow a more lenient visitation venue.  As usual, CPS has screwed up again because they wouldn't make a decision based on the children's best interest rather than the parent's demands to be reunified as soon as possible.   ::CowboySmiley::

http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/Newly-released-documents-shed-light-into-Susan/84XA_GD9w0uTTLqzJMjcmg.cspx

Newly released documents shed light into Susan Powell disappearance
Updated: 7:21 pm | Published: 1:41 pm (August 7, 2012)

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Prosecutors released documents revealing that detectives were treating the 2009 disappearance of Susan Powell as a kidnapping and homicide early in their investigation.

More than 800 paged of court documents also showed that authorities were concentrating their investigation on Susan's husband Josh.

The documents, which contain several redacted lines and pages, provided very few new details into Susan's disappearance or the ensuing investigation of Josh Powell.

But what's clear is that throughout the documents Josh Powell is viewed as a murder suspect.
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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865560243/Police-focused-on-Josh-Powells-odd-behavior-from-the-beginning-new-documents-show.html?pg=all

Police focused on Josh Powell's odd behavior from the beginning, new documents show
Redacted reports reveal little new info in Susan Powell case
Published: Tuesday, Aug. 7 2012 6:39 p.m. MDT

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Many pages of the documents are heavily redacted, including all of the returns on the search warrants that indicate what items were seized. Of the 853 total pages in the documents, 615 pages — or 72 percent — contain redactions. Some pages have minor redactions such as email addresses or fax numbers, some have major redactions and some of the pages released are completely blacked out.

The majority of documents that were not redacted contain information that has already been released. Much of that information was previously released in search warrants unsealed in March in Tacoma, Wash.
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Attorney Anne Bremner, who represents Susan Powell's parents, Chuck and Judy Cox, said the release of documents Tuesday was a good start, but still not enough.

"We want it all," she said. "Until we have it all, we won't quit our efforts."

West Valley had originally rejected Bremner's request for the city's police records regarding the Powell investigation. She appealed and was rejected again, and subsequently filed another appeal.

Bremner is now scheduled to appear before the West Valley City Council on Aug. 21 to argue in person why she and the Cox family believe the rest of the court papers that were redacted should also be released.
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Claim against state filed for Susan Powell
Published: Aug. 8, 2012 at 7:17 a.m. PDT Updated: Aug. 8, 2012 at 12:25 a.m. PDT

Lawyers acting on behalf of missing Utah mother Susan Cox Powell filed a $20 million claim for damages Tuesday against the state Department of Social and Health Services, accusing the agency of negligence in the deaths of Powell’s two young sons.

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http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/08/08/2246648/claim-against-state-filed-for.html

Father-in-law of missing Utah mom faces lawsuit
Father-in-law of a missing Utah woman faces lawsuit over videotaping neighbor girls

 08/07/12

SEATTLE (AP) The father-in-law of a missing Utah woman faces a lawsuit over recorded images of two neighbor girls in their bathroom in Puyallup, Wash.


The girls' mother sued Steven Powell last week in Pierce County Superior Court for undisclosed damages. The lawsuit alleges the young girls suffered severe emotional distress as a result of Powell's actions.

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http://acquisition.broadcastnewsroom.com/article/Father-in-law-of-missing-Utah-mom-faces-lawsuit-2140170

Utah police investigated Susan Powell as kidnapping, murder .

Posted on August 7, 2012 at 2:05 PM

In the initial days after Susan Powell disappeared from her Utah home, police found clues that caused detectives to classify the case as a kidnapping and murder investigation, according to the Salt Lake City Tribune.

A total of 84 pages of police documents were unsealed and released to the newspaper Tuesday, more than two years after the request was filed.

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http://www.ktvb.com/news/regional/165322546.html

Steven Powell diaries released by Wash. sheriff's office

August 8th, 2012 @ 11:55pm

TACOMA, Wash. — More than 2,100 pages of diaries kept by Steven Powell over several years — most of it filled with descriptions of his disturbing and compulsive obsession over his daughter-in-law Susan Cox Powell — were released Wednesday.

The journals were among the more than 2,700 pages of documents made public by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office in Washington state, including police reports into the tragic murders of Charlie and Braden Powell at the hand of their father, Josh Powell, who also died after setting fire to his rental Graham, Wash., house

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http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=21620823

Journal reveals Steven Powell's obsession with daughter-in-law
Posted: Aug 09, 2012 10:02 AM MDT
Updated: Aug 09, 2012 10:02 AM MDT

PIERCE COUNTY, WA (KING/CNN) - Investigators have released about 3,000 pages of evidence in the case against Steven Powell, the father-in-law of missing Susan Cox Powell.

The entries from his journals include passages that detail his out-of-control love for Susan Cox Powell.

"The fact is, I can hardly control myself when it comes to her," Steven Powell wrote in his journal.

In passages from 17 spiral notebooks, which spanned more than a decade, Powell allegedly wrote of sexual fantasies and expressed love for his daughter-in-law as early as January 2003.

He admitted he secretly recorded Susan and watched the videos while masturbating.

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http://www.walb.com/story/19237580/journal-reveals-steven-powells-obsession-with-daughter-in-law

Sick, sick man 

'My mom is dead': What Susan Powell's son told his teacher after she disappeared as police files reveal husband Josh took out $1.5m life insurance policy on her

17:43 GMT, 9 August 2012


The eldest son of missing Utah mother Susan Powell told his teacher 'my mom is dead' after her disappearance and also told police she went on the camping trip with them but 'did not come back'.

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The documents reveal that a search of the Powell home turned up blood evidence not only on the sofa, but on nearby carpet and a tile floor.  Forensic tests showed it belonged to Susan.
'If I die it may not be an accident even if it looks like one' They also found Susan's purse with all her cards, money and identification. When they told Josh about this, he did not seem concerned and did not ask if they had found her throughout the whole investigation, according to documents.

What police did not tell Josh, the documents reveal, is there was also a safe deposit key in her purse.

When they traced it to a local Wells Fargo, they found that only Susan had access to it and she had used it only twice.

Inside the box was a folded letter addressed to her friends and family with specific instructions that it should not be shown to her husband, writing that she didn't trust him.

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The affidavit, which is just a part of a large number of sealed documents in the missing mother's case, also reveal that when police searched Josh Powell's van after he returned from the late-night camping trip with his sons, they found a generator, blankets, a gas can, tarps, circular saw, humidifier, utility knife, latex gloves, rake, sleds, and a shovel.

They also found Susan's cellphone with no SIM card in it.

When questioned about his impromptu late-night camping trip, Powell told authorities he was testing out a new generator, according to the documents.

As well as eldest son Charlie telling investigators his mother had gone camping with them but 'decided to stay and not come home', Susan's other son Braden, who was just two at the time, said his mother was 'in the trunk'.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2186148/Susan-Powells-son-told-teacher-mom-dead-new-court-documents-reveal.html

It will forever boggle my mind that anyone let these precious children anywhere near Josh.  Family reunification indeed!

Nancy Grace covered Susan's case and the recently released journals of her father in law Steven Powell.

Very disgusting to say the least. 

Poor Susan, she never had a chance with those sicko's.

 ::MonkeyNoNo:: ::MonkeyMad:: ::MonkeyTears::

The transcript will be interesting to tonight's Nancy Grace show imo.

They talked about Steven Powell as a possible/probable participant in Susan's disappearance as well as his sick obsession with her that he wrote about in the journals.

I was watching NG last night too. My hubs walked in to the room in the middle and wondered what kind of sex show I was watching. He thought it was some of the sickest things he had heard.

I was watching it on NG last night too. It was horrifying to say the least! What a sicko!
He gathered her hair from her hair brush to aid him in masturbation! He took her used panty hose and replaced them with new ones! Sicko! How did he get into their home? Poor Susan had not 1 minute of privacy ....not even when she went to the bathroom!
This is going to be heart breaking for her family to hear.

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1208/15/ng.01.html
NANCY GRACE
Susan Powell`s Father-in-Law`s Graphic Diaries
Aired August 15, 2012 - 20:00:00   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

NANCY GRACE, HOST: Breaking news tonight, live, Salt Lake City. The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a young stockbroker, a mother of two, 28-year-old Susan Cox Powell, last seen when Daddy suddenly announces at midnight on a Sunday night he`s taking the boys, ages 4 and 2 camping -- in the snow. They get back home, Daddy says Mommy`s gone, and she`s never seen again.

Then more tragedy for Susan`s family. Husband Josh Powell`s home explodes in a towering burst of flames. Inside, Josh Powell, and in a bitter twist, Susan`s beloved little boys, Josh Powell inflicting the greatest pain ever on Susan and her family in a suicide-double homicide of the two little boys, just 5 and 7.

Bombshell tonight. After outrageous claims from the father-in-law -- Josh Powell`s father -- that he was having an affair with Susan Powell, we obtain the father-in-law`s private journals, revealing his twisted sex obsession with his own daughter-in-law, Susan, the diaries complete with undercover photos of Susan, some of them so graphic, we can`t even repeat them in their entirety on the air tonight.

But tonight, did the sex-obsessed father-in-law mastermind Susan`s death and the murders of her two little boys?

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "I have never felt such lust for a woman, even for the one I ended up marrying."

STEVEN POWELL, FATHER-IN-LAW: Susan was very, very sexual with me.

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Steven Powell even wrote love songs about her.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "I have never lusted for a woman as I do Susan."

POWELL: She was very flirtatious. I mean, I`m her father-in-law.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "I would love to clean her entire body with my tongue."

POWELL: She pressed her breasts against my hands.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "I was so in lust with her that I began going to her laundry and retrieving her panties to check out her scent."

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Do you think a part of you started falling in love with Susan?

POWELL: That`s pretty likely, yes. I mean, I -- yes, I would say so. And I -- and there`s no question in my mind that the feelings were mutual.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "I could see well up her thigh, covered as it was with the silky white garments. I let my eyes slowly move down her body and drink her in."

(END VIDEO CLIP)

GRACE: Susan is dead. Her two boys were murdered. And this is her pervy father-in-law. That was Susan`s father-in-law on ABC`s "GMA" talking about how there was a mutual flirtation. There was not. Before I go to the first guest or take the first call, let me just say that is not true.

Good evening. I`m Nancy Grace. I want to thank you for being with us.

Bombshell tonight. Live to Salt Lake City, the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a young stockbroker, a mother of two, Susan Cox Powell. After bizarre and outrageous claims by her father-in-law he was having a torrid affair with her, we get our mitts on his private journals that reveal his twisted and sick sex obsession, a sex obsession with his own daughter-in-law, Susan Powell.

These diaries -- they`re complete with undercover photos. And what I mean by that is this guy -- let me just start off with saying he`s been busted taking long-shot photos of an 8 and 9-year-old little girl in the bathroom across the way, like across the street, going to the bathroom. He takes pictures of these children, these little girls, as they`re tee-teeing in their own bathroom.

These graphic photos he takes of her -- she didn`t pose for them. He would slip mirrors under doors, take long-shot lens photos of her. But the big question tonight -- forget about his creepy sex obsession with his own daughter-in-law. My question tonight is did this perv mastermind Susan`s disappearance and death and the murder of her two little boys in what I can only describe as a towering inferno in the home of their addled-brained father, Josh Powell.

Her parents are torn in half at the loss of their two grandchildren, the loss of their daughter, who we all know we`ll never see again. Now, Josh Powell`s family, including the stepfather, still contends that she ran off with another man. That did not happen, OK?

When you hear his diaries, you too may come to question whether he, in fact, was the mastermind behind her death and the deaths of her children.

We are taking your calls. I want to go straight out to Jim Kirkwood, joining me there in Salt Lake City, the host at KTKK. Jim, I am disgusted with these journals.

Before I throw you the first question, I want the viewers to get a tiny taste of what we have all been really forced to read in a search for the truth. Roll it, Dana.

(BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "In many ways, my life has seemed out of control. My biggest problem, as well as my greatest pleasure, lies in the fact that for over a year, I have been madly in love with my daughter-in-law, Susan. I want to (EXPLETIVE DELETED) her, but I also want to marry her. I wonder if she would consider that? I have never lusted for a woman as I do Susan."

"Driving on the freeway today, I wanted Susan so much that it was squeezing tears out of my eyes. The pressure was coming from my genitals in the form of desire that seemed to actually fill my head with some sort of love-induced pressure."

(END AUDIO CLIP)

GRACE: You`re seeing a shot there that was included in his diaries. He would take these long-shot angles. Look, he would -- let me see that in full, please, Dana.

He would actually go to where she worked and video her going in and out of her workplace, and then fantasize in his journals that she knew that he was videoing her from -- there`s a shot of her leg. Man, this poor lady didn`t have a chance.

All right, Kirkwood, KTKK, joining me out of Salt Lake City. I have - - I am just consumed with the thought that this guy was part and parcel in her disappearance and death. What do we know, Jim Kirkwood? What do these journals reveal?

JIM KIRKWOOD, KTKK (via telephone): After you get past the disgusting perversion and look at a couple of statements he made, Nancy -- for example, where he said several times he hopes nothing happens to her. That kind of remark is not something a person would say unless he knew Josh was planning something. At least, that`s my opinion of it.

GRACE: You know, he is refusing to talk to police. He`s not talking to anybody. His obsession goes to the point, Clark Goldband -- well, you know what? I`ll let you explain it, Clark. I want to hear about how he would go into their dirty laundry and how he would buy her pantyhose.

CLARK GOLDBAND, NANCY GRACE PRODUCER: Yes, Nancy. This is in over 2,300 pages of these diaries. We`ve gone through every single page. And there are a few occasions -- more than a few occasions where Powell writes of going through Susan Powell`s underwear drawer, taking pairs of underwear and using it later to masturbate.

He also talks about trying to find Susan Powell`s hair and making a hair collection out of Susan Powell`s hair that he also, it would appear, assists him in masturbation.

The stockings you just brought up a few moments ago -- Steven Powell writes that he apparently purchases multiple copies of the same type of stockings. And that`s because he gave a pair to Susan and kept a spare for himself. Then after Susan would wear the stockings, Steve Powell apparently would swap those stockings out, take those stockings back to his home and use those stockings also to assist him in gratifying himself.

GRACE: OK, let me get this straight. So -- put Goldband up there. So the father-in-law, who`s sitting behind bars right now, refusing to talk, would go to the store, buy her hose, her pantyhose, go home, take her worn -- her pantyhose she wore the day before that she hadn`t washed yet and take them home to masturbate with them and then replace them with the newly purchased hose. And she never knew about it, right?

GOLDBAND: That`s what Steve Powell writes in these diaries.

GRACE: All right. Clark, explain to me about these photos, the photos he has of her. He acts -- and I`ve read these journals. He really believes, or says he believes, that she knows he`s taking these -- there`s her leg, for Pete`s sake.

Explain. There`s one in here that I just love. It`s of her and she`s holding her pet bird. Tell me about that photo, please.

GOLDBAND: Yes, Nancy. There are over 100 photos throughout these 2,300 pages. A lot of them are actually cut out from other places and pasted inside the journal. And next to virtually all of these pictures are handwritten captions that Steve Powell writes underneath the pictures.

And as you were just alluding to a few moments ago, Steve Powell seems to take her non-action towards him, or just not even being aware of his feelings towards her -- Steve Powell takes that as, Perhaps she`s playing hard to get, perhaps she doesn`t want to upset her husband...

GRACE: OK, wait a minute! Hold on!

GOLDBAND: I know she wants me...

GRACE: I`m missing a page here. He says -- this is the one with the parakeet. Let me see that shot because you`ve got the other page, Clark. "On Sunday afternoon I taped Susan as she" -- she probably didn`t know she was being taped, by the way. He was probably hanging upside-down out the window.

"Afternoon -- I taped her as she played with a parakeet, Verde (ph). It was sweet to watch her bring Verde to her lips to kiss him. I`m reviewing the tape" -- freak! "I`m reviewing the tape. I get the impression she starts out self-conscious. She kisses him in such a way" -- what? What`s the rest of that? She kisses him in such a way that what?

GOLDBAND: Nancy, I`m going to have to just take a moment to track that down in my notes. There are 2,300 pages.

GRACE: OK, because...

GOLDBAND: And I will find that for you.

GRACE: ... he goes on to say the picture of her with the parakeet, kissing the pet bird, "brought me to such a strong orgasm. The night before this video was taken, Susan and I were in bodily contact for nearly two hours."

GOLDBAND: Yes.

GRACE: Clark...

GOLDBAND: Yes.

GRACE: ... he sat on the sofa next to her.

GOLDBAND: Yes, Nancy. I have found that in my notes. Yes, that`s correct.

GRACE: Go ahead. Explain.

GOLDBAND: And Steve Powell, as you were saying, just sitting next to her on the sofa, or something like that. Susan Powell also apparently cut Steven Powell`s hair from time to time. In fact, by the looks of what`s in these journals, he was excited each time she would cut his hair.

And he would stress and write over and over about what he should wear during the haircut, that -- there was one time I read he took off his top shirt and was just sitting in a white undershirt, and was wondering if Susan noticed, you know, how strong and how he looked and how special it was.

And any incidental contact that may have been made during these haircuts was just analyzed over and over, over scores of these pages, Nancy. Every little movement was painstakingly analyzed by Steven Powell in his own mind.

GRACE: How did the journals surface, Jim Kirkwood?

KIRKWOOD: When the search warrant was executed on the home where Steve -- where -- Steven Powell`s home -- Josh Powell had moved there, from Utah to Washington. The police got a search warrant looking for information about Josh and Susan Powell and her disappearance. And in the process, they discovered all this information about his pedophilia, voyeurism stuff. And that`s where it all came from.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "I would like female companionship, but I am still madly in love with Susan. I would rather look at a video or picture of her than have a social life. I spread out my collection of pictures of Susan, and I could not fit them all on the king-size bed in this room -- compose them in such a way as to make it appear that she was kissing, licking or biting me."

POWELL: When Josh actually became aware of it, I said, Well, Josh, it really was Susan who came on to me.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "I was so in lust with her that I began going to her laundry and retrieving her panties to check out her scent. The fox is in the henhouse, as they say. I know some people would think I am strange or even sick for collecting articles of Susan`s lingerie, but try this one on for size. I just went to my Susan drawer and sniffed a small wad of her hair I took from her hairbrush. I also found some of her hair in a trash bucket in the bathroom. I have been collecting her hair to create a growing and beautiful piece of her actual person."

(END VIDEO CLIP)

GRACE: I`m voting unanimously for creepy, all right? But creepy doesn`t carry the day. Is this sex-obsessed father-in-law obsessed with Susan Cox Powell, who many of us believe to be dead at the hands of his son and possibly him...

We are taking your calls. Is he involved in her death and disappearance and the murders of her two little boys?

Joining me right now, a special, Anne Bremner. She is the attorney for Chuck and Judy Cox, parents of Susan Cox Powell. Anne, you have handled so many, many high-profile cases. This one has completely broken my heart. I can hardly even prepare for the...

ANNE BREMNER, DEFENSE ATTORNEY: I know.

GRACE: ... discussion of this case because of those two little boys` murder. I find it entirely possible that he is involved, the father-in-law is involved in Susan`s murder.

BREMNER: Let me start here, Nancy -- and thank you and your show for how supportive you`ve been of the family, my clients, because they`ve been through just -- I mean, we just feel like the hits keep coming. It`s so horrific (ph). Susan`s missing, and of course, the little boys with the hatchet and fire and the inferno. And now this. I mean, it`s just one thing after another in this case.

But I think Chuck and Judy have always thought that Steven could be involved in Susan`s disappearance. And the fact is, these journals underscore creepy, I mean, massively creepy, also potential involvement.

And I can talk to you about a couple of other factors, if you have time on this right now, or we can come back to it.

GRACE: Yes, tell me.

BREMNER: But there are -- there are accounts that he was in Utah around the time of this, quote, unquote, "camping trip" at midnight with the 2 and 4-year-old. And also that he called in sick after that. And he came, you know, all the way from Washington to Utah, and then, basically, was on the phone a number of those days with Josh.

And so Chuck has always maintained -- and Chuck is ex-law enforcement -- that Steven knows a lot and/or was involved in Susan`s disappearance.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

(BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "My erotic experiences with my beautiful daughter- in-law. I couldn`t wait to see her in the buff. I wanted to make love to her right then, but she was just a tease and I her clown. She`d put her makeup on and dress to kill. I`d stare at her and never get my fill. I think I have supplied all of her pantyhose in the last year. She said she runs out before she can launder them."

"My personal motivations are, one, I like knowing what she has under her skirts. Two, I have exact duplicates of her pantyhose, which enables me to pull ones she has worn from her laundry and replace them with no trace. And three, I love doing anything for her, and this is all the more pleasant to give her because it is so personal and intimate. I don`t know if I dare buy pantyhose for her birthday now, ever since I told her I was in love with her.

(END AUDIO CLIP)

GRACE: We are taking your calls. These personal diaries have emerged in the search of Steven Powell`s home. This is the father-in-law of missing woman Susan Cox Powell, the mother of two little boys, ages 4 and 2. Is the father-in-law and his creepy sex obsession with his own daughter-in-law part and parcel of her death and disappearance?

To Aaron Brehove, body language expert. You have observed him, especially when he was speaking on "GMA." What do you make of him, Aaron Brehove?

AARON BREHOVE, BODY LANGUAGE EXPERT: What we see a lot when we`re looking at the journals and when we also listen to him in the video, he`s consistently -- he makes statements and then goes back and (ph) something else.

Like, he said that he -- Susan said that he was a pedophile and didn`t want him around his (SIC) kids. And then a few pages later, says that he wants to be with her and thinks that she wants to be with him. He does this a lot with the video, as well. He`s kind of going forward and saying something else. And I think he understands that he doesn`t love her, but he tries to run over it and tries to really push forward.

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(BEGIN AUDIO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: "As soon as she would go into that bathroom to pee, I would grab my mirror and dive for the floor. But what I`ve written about Susan represents the first time I`ve mentioned fetishes and what might be considered sociopathic. I mean, who looks under a bathroom door with a mirror? I tend to think a lot of guys do.

"I won`t give up on her, unless fate somehow separates us by geographic or other means. It has been a year since I saw her. I despair that I may never see her again.

"I would like female companionship, but I am still madly in love with Susan. I would rather look at a video or picture of her than have a social life. It amazes me that I have not seen her or spoken to her for a year- and-a-half, and yet I am still totally captivated by her.

"Susan was my fantasy come true. She was the yin to my yang, she was the exhibitionist, and I the voyeur. She was the female answer to my sexual proclivities.

"God, I miss her. "

(END VIDEO CLIP)

NANCY GRACE, HLN HOST: That is total B.S. When the father-in-law finally confronts Susan Powell, Susan Cox-Powell now missing and believed to be dead, her two little boys also dead, she becomes angry, cuts off all contact with him for well over a year, won`t have anything to do with him. Reports what he says to her husband, Powell`s son. She wanted nothing to do with him.

She complained to her parents, to her sister, to many others that the father-in-law was creepy when it came to her.

Unleash the lawyers, Kelly Saindon, Alex Sanchez, Peter Odom.

Peter, you do know why the father-in-law, Steve Powell, is currently in jail, right?

PETER ODOM, DEFENSE ATTORNEY: Nancy, apparently it`s for a voyeur episode with the young girl across the street from where he lived. Yes. So I mean this is not something new.

GRACE: Two little girls ages 8 and 9.

ODOM: Yes.

GRACE: He used a long lens to capture the two little girls urinating in their family bathroom.

ODOM: So this is --

GRACE: OK. This is who we`re talking about.

ODOM: Right.

GRACE: OK, weigh in, Alex Sanchez. Right now he has not been named a person of interest in the murder of Susan Powell. There`s no body, but you heard what was just laid out by Anne Bremner that he travels all the way to Utah at the time Susan Powell goes missing.

ALEX SANCHEZ, DEFENSE ATTORNEY: Listen, this guy`s a repulsive character, I`m not even going to try to defend his character. But I want to ask a simple question, I think the viewers would agree with me on this. If this guy was so obsessed with this woman, and was so much in love with her, wouldn`t he be the one person that would want to keep her safe and alive? So that he could continue to satiate his sexual gratifications?

GRACE: You know what? It`s interesting that you`re saying that, but I`m going to give you an unexpected answer, and let me point out that all of his sex gratification was achieved without her being there in person, but your question is, isn`t he the one person that would want her alive, that`s not always necessarily true, is it, Dr. Bethany?

BETHANY MARSHALL, PSYCHOANALYST, AUTHOR OF "DEALBREAKERS": No, you`re right, Nancy, because he`s the one person who would want her dead, because she had moved away and he no longer had knowledge of her whereabouts, so if he kills her and he stores the body somewhere then she is constantly, consistently available to her -- to him. So of course he would want her in that state of repose so that he can fantasize about her and make of her what he wants.

You know, Nancy, he has four of the five perversions -- pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, which is looking at somebody who doesn`t know you`re looking at them, frauderism, is rubbing up against an unsuspecting partner in public. He did that through the lingerie, taking pieces of her hair. She was the air he breathed. He`s very primitive. People this disturbed are primitive. They have the mental operations of an infant.

Infants -- for infants, mommy and baby are one. Mommy is the air I breathe, I want to merge with her and be one with her, and then he`s obsessed with her with erotic overtones. So if he had her in the freezer, in the basement, under the bed, that would be the perfect scenario for someone like them because -- him because he could then fantasize and have sexual activity with her all the time. And she`s dead, she wouldn`t even know about it.

GRACE: Everybody, we are taking your calls. To Joanie in Massachusetts. Hi, Joanie, what`s your question, dear?

JOANIE, CALLER FROM MASSACHUSETTS: Hi, Nancy. I so admire you. Thank you for taking my calls. I was wondering, do you know if the parents are still in touch with the social workers that was taking care of the boys?

GRACE: Man, Joanie in Massachusetts. That`s a whole another can of worms.

To you, Anne Bremner, a lot of discussion that the social workers or DFACS, Department of Family and Children Services, could have prevented the murders of the two little boys.

ANNE BREMNER, DEFENSE ATTORNEY: Right.

GRACE: I know there was a social worker that brought them to the home and then the moment they got in, the son, Josh Powell, hacked the boys to death with a hatchet and set the place on fire.

And another thing, before I lose this thought, Alex Sanchez, you were saying, isn`t he, the father-in-law, obsessed with her, the one person to would protect her? He didn`t protect her from his own son, Josh Powell. Just hold that thought.

All right. Back to you, Anne Bremner. What`s the status of the social worker, DFACS?

BREMNER: Well, right now, the social worker is just acting on, you know, what she was told to do in the case. There`s a claim for damages that we filed right now alleging that this should not have been unsupervised visitation between Josh and those kids. And they need to -- they really need to change the focus in Washington state from reuniting families at any cost to the safety and welfare of the kids.

GRACE: You know you`re so right. I want to go to Mary Ellen O`Toole, PhD, former senior FBI profiler, author of "Dangerous Instincts."

Mary Ellen, thank you for being with us. I can`t wait to hear your thoughts, Mary Ellen O`Toole.

MARY ELLEN O`TOOLE, PHD, RETIRED SENIOR FBI PROFILER, AUTHOR OF "DANGEROUS INSTINCTS": You`re welcome. After reading all of this and following this case pretty closely, I think there`s certainly every possibility that the father, if not directly involved, was aware of what happened to his daughter-in-law. But when I look at what Josh did in terms of those little boys and himself, the way he coped with his particular situation was to act out with extreme violence.

Extremely inappropriate but that`s what he chose to do. So it makes sense to me behaviorally that the murder of his wife would certainly be something that he would resort to, that`s part of his repertoire of behavior is if -- to treat people like objects, and if you`re not going along with me, or if I can`t have you nobody will have you.

GRACE: Alexis Weed, I find it very compelling that the father-in-law obsessed with his own daughter-in-law, now missing, her children dead, traveled all the way to Utah at the very time she goes missing.

ALEXIS WEED, NANCY GRACE PRODUCER: Right, Nancy, we also have to look at the fact that Steven Powell took off those two days of work, the 8th and 9th of December after Susan went missing. Why was he gone? Why did he call in and have a family emergency, so he told work? That`s why he was not there.

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(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I think she is very aware that I have taken secret video clips of her both at home and at the mall where I would occasionally wait for her to arrive at work just to see her and film her.

I am 90 percent certain that even when I was filming her secretly, she was aware. Many things suggest to me that she was very much aware, as I used a mirror under the bathroom door to admire her most private moments. In the meantime, I was looking at some pictures of her this evening and printed a couple of frames from the last few of video I took of her.

I have even told her I was in love with her. I have now doubt that bothers Josh, but I can`t take those words back and maybe they affect her at times, but maybe someday she will come back to me because she knows I love her. I know Susan was in love with me, but when I told her I loved her, she came unglued, told Josh and wouldn`t speak to me for months.

She was commenting that she did not want her boys over here with me because I am a pedophile. I would be devastated or I`d to find out Susan was dead from any cause. I am still so in love with her, and I can barely function. I wish I could tell her that. I wish I knew she was as much in love with me.

I spread out my collection of pictures of Susan and I could not fit them all on the king sized bed in this room, composed them in such a way as to make it appear that she was kissing, licking or biting me.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

GRACE: We are taking your calls. For those of you just joining us now, under scrutiny, Steven Powell, the father-in-law of Susan Cox-Powell, a stock broker, a 28-year-old young mother of two little boys ages 2 and 4.

That night, the dad, Josh Powell, says he`s taking the children camping, in the middle of the night on a Sunday night in sub-zero temperatures. It`s snowing outside. When they get home, Susan is gone, never seen again. The children later tell authorities that mommy is in the mines, that mommy is in the trunk of the car and they draw pictures to depict those two scenarios.

Later Josh Powell, still not charged with the murder of his wife, hacks his children to death and sets the home on fire. After the Department of Family and Children Services wants to keep the family together.

We are faking your calls, to Greg Kading, former LAPD detective, author of "Murder Rap."

Greg, after reading his diaries and his obsession with this woman, you, after working the streets for so long in L.A. as a cop, know how quickly sex obsession can turn to hatred when -- when the person is rejected, Greg?

GREG KADING, FORMER LAPD DETECTIVE, AUTHOR, "MURDER RAP": Yes, and it is very interesting that he had a conversation about his obsession with her with his son. And his son in turn kind of excuses the father and says, well, we`re just a crazy family. Well, it`s very clear that the son probably turned his rage then against the wife for the actions that the dad was responsible for.

So it`s very interesting. But what`s most disturbing about this, Nancy, is that he gets out next year. And this is not a man that`s fit for society.

GRACE: Kelly Saindon, right now the police are not naming him a person of interest in the murder or the death of Susan Powell. In fact murder charges have never been brought, there is no body, but Kelly, isn`t it true murder can be prosecuted even without a body?

KELLY SAINDON, FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY: Absolutely. You don`t always have to have a body. The fact that she was gone, the testimony of the children alone should be enough to presume something nefarious happened, that she`s not going to resurface. And this whole idea that she ran away with someone, there`s nothing credible behind that.

As creepy as the dad is, what Josh Powell did to his kids in the house, I would think authorities would presume she`s dead and they would have a case. The issue is, are they only focusing on Josh and not on the crazy dad?

GRACE: Well, you know, Anne Bremner, Kelly is making a great point. What was his excuse for being in the area at the time Susan Cox-Powell goes missing?

BREMNER: Well, this came from a co-worker actually, Nancy, and he really hasn`t commented on what he was doing there. But he had a van that belonged to the Department of Corrections of all institutions, that he`d worked for. And this is a person that has reported about his whereabouts when he said. One other thing is, he didn`t act in any way surprised that she was missing when it hit the news reports. And he`d never mentioned it before it hit the news.

GRACE: I want to go to Dr. Bill Manion, medical examiner, joining us out of Philadelphia this evening.

Dr. Manion, thanks for being with us.

DR. BILL MANION, M.D., MEDICAL EXAMINER, BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ: My pleasure.

GRACE: Dr. Manion, if Susan Cox-Powell`s body was found, now, would we still be able to get DNA off of the body if it`s there, of course? Could it still be identified as Steven Powell`s?

MANION: Yes, we would be able to get DNA from the skeleton, the marrow, but the body`s probably been completely skeletonized now. The only thing left would be bones and hair. And I -- if there were clothing there, there -- you may be able to get the DNA off the clothing, if somebody had cut themselves or had left a stain there or something like that.

The other thing we checked, of course, if we found the skeleton is the jaw -- lower jaw and upper jaw for the teeth and fillings that could also be used to identify her. But I don`t -- there`s no tissue left now, the skin`s gone and her body is just a skeleton right now.

GRACE: Unless of course the body were frozen.

Everyone, we are taking your calls. After the extensive diaries, thousands of pages, written by father-in-law, Steve Powell, many court watchers believe he is in some way responsible for the murder of his daughter-in- law, Susan Powell.

So, Jim Kirkwood, KTKK, what more needs to be done? Let`s just assume we`re never going to find her body.

JIM KIRKWOOD, NEWS SHOW HOST, KTKK: Well, there`s a lot of criticism of the prosecutor and the police over here because there has been no charges filed. And Tim Gill, the county attorney, basically said that a defense attorney could just tear the case apart, which I`m not certain is true, but that`s his position and that`s why it was never filed.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Susan did not take well to my revelation that I had been in love with her for months. She told Josh and when I called him, he began with, "I guess insanity runs in our family."

I acknowledge that this thing for Susan is like alcoholism. It stops me in my tracks at all hours of the day. I frequently want nothing more than to lay in bed with my eyes closed and think about her.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

GRACE: OK. To Dr. Bethany Marshall, psychoanalyst and author of "Dealbreakers."

Of course, again, Josh Powell is the only named person of interest in the disappearance of Susan Powell, although these diaries certainly, certainly in my mind are probative. What does it mean to you, Bethany?

MARSHALL: Well, it means to me that you have a man who`s perverse, primitive, has a fixation on her. Wants to know where she is at every hour of the day. I really think we have to think about at some point where -- what are his activities going to be when he gets out of prison? Is he going to fixate on somebody else or is he going to continue to fixate on her and is that going to give us some clues about where she might be?

GRACE: Dr. Bethany, the reality is he says in his own words he`d rather lay in bed and fantasize about her. You know, she`s not there. Than anything else. So what about her dead body? What would he do with that, Dr. Bethany?

MARSHALL: Well, I mean he seems to feel that whatever is in his mind is in her mind. If he wants her, she wants him back. So he seems to be well able to imbue her with characteristics that are not true of her. So if she was dead, that wouldn`t really very much matter to him. For instance, when he puts the mirror under the bathroom door so he can see her urinate, he`s not thinking about what she`s thinking, he`s thinking about the perverse act of watching her.

So watching her in repose like necrophilia is going to be more important than whether she`s alive.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I spent some time Saturday night reading Susan`s journal. I scanned all of the journals I could get my hands on from her first entries as a preteen to her entries just before I met her.

Funny, I don`t feel guilty in the least about reading her journals.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

GRACE: I`m reading more of the journals or so much of it I can even read on air. In the middle of this graphic entry he says, I have contemplated the thought of being invited into the delivery room when she has her child. It would be an incredible turn-on. I`d love to be the cameraman.

All right, Peter Odom, weigh in.

ODOM: Nancy, you`ve got 2,334 pages of expressions of lust, adulation, love. I don`t know how anybody could suggest that there`s anything violent there. There`s not. Certainly, though, once Josh found out this connection --

GRACE: He was stalking her. He was stalking her.

ODOM: Well, you -- that`s your -- that your word. That`s your word. That`s not his.

GRACE: He admits he puts a mirror under the bathroom door to watch her urinate. You don`t think that`s stalking?

ODOM: Again. Not a word of violence in there, Nancy. This is adulation and lust.

GRACE: That`s stalking. That`s not adulation. That is a crime.

ODOM: Nancy --

GRACE: She is a sex victim.

ODOM: But it`s not violence. There`s one person that has shown a tendency for violence. That`s Josh. And all your talk about how he must be responsible, that`s rank speculation and it`s purely based on nothing.

GRACE: That`s not what I said.

OK. Agree or disagree, Anne Bremner?

BREMNER: Well, the apple doesn`t fall very far from the tree. And when looking at this stalking behavior about her, even his obssessiveness, you know, who knows, he didn`t even have journal entries during the time that she went missing. They`ve stopped before she went missing and then they picked up again many months later.

And the fact of the matter is, this is a guy who was creepy with a capital K. And he was creepy toward her. And he was obsessed throughout all of this. And I have all kinds of records about Steven Powell in terms of the way he raised his own kids and the way he reacted to her.

We had to sue him over the journals. And we`ve seen all kinds of things with him. But the fact of the matter is, like Josh said, maybe insanity does run in the family. That`s what he said to his dad.

GRACE: Anne Bremner, high-profile lawyer out of Seattle, representing Susan`s parents.

Let`s stop and remember, Army Staff Sergeant Alex French IV, 31, Milledgeville, Georgia, killed, Afghanistan. Bronze Star, Purple Heart, two Army Commendation medals, Army Achievement medal, also served the Navy, sheriff`s deputy back home. Worked for Department of Corrections. Leaves behind parents Alex III, Gwendolyn, sisters Latoya, Laquita.

Alex French IV, American hero.

Thanks to our guests but especially to you for being with us. Dr. Drew up next.

Everyone, I`ll see you tomorrow night, 8:00 sharp Eastern. And until then, good night, friend.

END

NG last night was nauseating.  I can't imagine how Susan could live with SP as a FIL or JP as a spouse.  I wish she could have found happiness,  but knowing now how she was living, she is in a better place.   ::MonkeyAngel::

I can't help but keep thinking she stayed because of her young sons.  How very cruel for her to have worried not only about her own safety, but about their welfare the whole time.  I can't imagine what she'd think if she knew the cruel way Josh murdered the boys.  Maybe it's best she never knew.  JMHO

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http://**/sltrib/news/54717632-78/powell-valley-west-bremner.html.csp

Attorney for Cox family to address West Valley City Council
First Published 16 minutes ago • Updated 16 minutes ago (August 19, 2012)

An attorney representing the family of Susan Cox Powell on Tuesday will ask the West Valley City Council to release documents related to the missing woman’s case.
 
Anne Bremner, a Washington attorney who represents Powell’s parents, Chuck and Judy Cox, is set to argue her appeal at a 6:30 p.m. meeting at West Valley City Hall. The Coxes won’t be in attendance, she said.

Bremner last month filed an appeal with the West Valley City Council after the police department and city manager rejected her request for "any and all investigative files" related to Powell’s 2009 disappearance.
 
"I hope they grant my request," she said Friday, noting its her third request to the city for information. "We want all the records, the full measure of all the records, so that we can find Susan and understand the depth and breadth of the investigation. I personally don’t want Chuck and Judy to have to continue to hear jarring and upsetting information from the case piecemeal via sporadic public disclosures and via the media. They need to hear the remainder all at once. "
 
Bremner requested the records from the West Valley City Police Department in April and filed a similar request with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office at the same time.
 
West Valley Police Sgt. Mike Powell, who is no relation to the missing woman, denied Bremner’s request in May. City Manager Wayne Pyle upheld that denial in June.

Bremner said that Pierce County told her it wanted to delay a response until after it finished prosecution of Steven Powell, Susan’s father-in-law, on voyeurism charges and pending a lawsuit filed on behalf of his victims. Steve Powell was sentenced in June.
 
In the appeal sent to the West Valley City Council, the governing body that hears records appeals, Bremner asked for all incident and investigative reports, forensic and evidence reports, witness and suspect statements, audio, video and surveillance recordings, photographs and reports and communication from any other law enforcement agencies.
 
She will argue the documents are essential for preparing a potential lawsuit and has promised not to release information received to the general public. Bremner has said that releasing the material will not compromise any investigation, violate anyone’s right to privacy and is allowed under Victims’ Rights Acts in both states.
 
"Release of the information we are seeking would further the interests of justice because it would allow us to better represent our clients, the victim in this case," Bremner wrote in her original April request.

City attorneys will have the opportunity to respond to Bremner’s arguments at Tuesday’s meeting.
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http://fox13now.com/2012/08/21/west-valley-city-council-considers-releasing-susan-powell-documents/

West Valley City Council considers releasing Susan Powell documents
Posted on: 9:07 pm, August 21, 2012, by Ben Winslow, updated on: 09:44pm, August 21, 2012

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Gilmore told the council that they were not investigating a case to bring charges against anyone specifically, but insisted that any release of records would jeopardize the investigation. With releases of documents in Washington state that revealed police were focusing on Josh Powell in a “homicide,” West Valley City has been criticized for not making an arrest.
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The West Valley City Council has five business days to respond to Bremner’s request for records. They could give them to her, requesting that she not make them public. Mayor pro-tem Corey Rushton said after an executive session they would request more records from West Valley City police before making a decision.
 
As the council deliberated, Bremner told FOX 13 she was probably going to have to sue to get answers.
 
“Yes, 100 percent sure,” she said. “I don’t know what else we can do.”

http://fox13now.com/2012/08/28/wvc-to-announce-decision-tonight-on-susan-powell-records/

WVC to announce decision tonight on Susan Powell records
Posted on: 10:53 am, August 28, 2012

WEST VALLEY CITY — The city council will announce tonight whether or not it will release police records on Susan Cox Powell’s disappearance to a lawyer representing her family.
 
In a statement to FOX 13, city spokesman Aaron Crim said the council will convene in a private session prior to its regular Tuesday night meeting and finalize the decision. They will then contact Anne Bremner, the lawyer for Susan’s parents, before making the decision public.
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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865561357/Decision-on-Powell-documents-coming-late-this-afternoon.html

West Valley City denies attorney's request to release police records in Susan Powell case
Published: Tuesday, Aug. 28 2012 6:05 p.m. MDT

WEST VALLEY CITY — Citing concern for an ongoing criminal investigation, city officials Tuesday denied an appeal by the family of Susan Cox Powell to release documents related to the police investigation into her disappearance.

But Seattle attorney Anne Bremner has promised to file a civil lawsuit against the city if the records are not released.

West Valley City Councilman Corey Rushton announced the city's decision after a special closed session of the council Tuesday.

"After viewing them, it was very apparent to us that releasing them at this time could reasonably be expected to hamper an ongoing investigation," Rushton said.

The City Council reached its decision unanimously, he said.

Rushton declined to comment on the threat of a lawsuit against the city or the state of West Valley City's investigation into Powell's disappearance, instead saying the City Council was only concerned with Bremner's public records request.
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What ongoing investigation?

Involvement of Steve with the disappearance of Susan?

Yeah.  That's what I'm hoping.  Along with Josh's other two siblings.  Put the whole family under a prison.

Maybe West Valley PD's lack of investigation into Susan's disappearance? ::monkeydenied::

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/09/07/2285343/project-stems-from-the-powell.html
Project stems from the Powell boys' tragic deaths
In the months before 7-year-old Charlie and 5-year-old Braden Powell were killed by their father, they spent time with Pierce County sheriff’s detectives.
September 7, 2012

In the months before 7-year-old Charlie and 5-year-old Braden Powell were killed by their father, they spent time with Pierce County sheriff’s detectives.

Those same detectives, in the spirit of honoring the boys’ memory, now are working to help outfit children who are in between homes without basic items they need.

“A lot of the detectives worked with the children,” detective Sgt. Brian Lund said. “The same folks that had dealt with the boys and interacted with the boys were now in a position where they were recovering their bodies. I think it was something that all of us saw and wanted to make something positive out of it.”

During the investigation following the Powell boys’ deaths, detectives found a poster of a dinosaur with Charlie’s name on it.

That became the inspiration for the project started by five detectives in March. They call the project Charlie’s Dinosaur.

“We thought using that picture would be a good way to kind of give back to other kids, using their memory,” Lund said.

They’re in the process of making tags with pictures of the dinosaur drawing to attach to the backpacks they hand out with the supplies, and they use the outline of the picture as a logo.

The group fills each bag with things such as clothing, shampoo and toys.
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Charlie’s Dinosaur has given out about 50 of the packs so far, many with stuffed animals. The bags go to places like Child Protective Services and the YWCA.

The last of the packs given to the YWCA went to two boys earlier this week, volunteer and resource coordinator Caitlin White said. They’ve handed out at least 10, she said, most to families at their domestic-violence shelter.

“They don’t have what they consider home,” White said. “It takes the sting away from having to leave certain things behind.”

The detectives work on the project during their own time, which has been difficult to find given the 17 homicides they’ve had to investigate already this year, compared to 11 total in 2011.

“It’s hard to get any off time when you’re doing overtime as well,” Lund said.

Working on the project breaks up some of that tragedy.

“Those boys knew our detectives,” sheriff’s spokesman Ed Troyer said. “The detectives, instead of always seeing these horrible homicide scenes, they get to do a little good.”
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(Information about Dinosaur Drive in article)

Thanks Muffy for the update.  It's good something positive is also happening.

You're welcome Sister.  I hope there can be some good to come out of this and I hope those that are suffering from the sadness and grief of the Powell brothers deaths can reconcile and find peace.  So many lives have been touched by this tragedy.  I don't think it's a matter of moving on or closure, but more of learning to live with the events and finding ways to counter the evil with acts of good. 

Ditto Muffy, ditto.

Two-page article

http://**/sltrib/news/54920835-78/powell-records-council-documents.html.csp

Tribune requests Powell investigation documents from WVC
First Published 1 hour ago • Updated 31 minutes ago (September 18, 2012)

West Valley City • For the second time in a month, the City Council heard an appeal asking that it review certain records in the Susan Cox Powell case to see if they are properly being withheld from the public.
 
The Salt Lake Tribune filed the appeal challenging denials by the police department and city manager earlier this summer to release five records in the missing mother’s case.

The council met briefly Tuesday in executive session following a public hearing on the appeal and Mayor Mike Winder said afterward only that a decision would be forthcoming.
 
The records requested include: recordings or transcripts of interviews with Josh Powell, Susan’s husband; forensic reports of blood found in the Powell’s West Valley City home and of possible charred remains found during a search in Utah’s West Desert; GPS data from a tracking device placed on Josh Powell’s minivan; and reports regarding vehicles Josh Powell rented after his wife’s disappearance.
 
The Tribune had also requested records of any service calls to the Powell home between Jan. 1, 2007, and Dec. 6, 2009, the day Susan Cox Powell was last known to have been at the home. But City Manager Wayne Pyle previously informed the newspaper that the city has no record of any calls being made to the Powell’s home.

On Tuesday, Pyle and Clint Gilmore, legal adviser to the West Valley City Police Department, both urged the council to deny the appeal because the investigation is ongoing.
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Two-page article

http://**/sltrib/news/54966157-78/powell-records-tribune-council.html.csp

West Valley City denies appeal for release of records in Powell case
First Published 56 minutes ago • Updated 44 minutes ago (September 25, 2012)

West Valley City • The City Council on Tuesday denied a request from The Salt Lake Tribune to release certain records in the case of missing mother Susan Cox Powell.
 
Council members released an order Tuesday evening upholding City Manager Wayne Pyle’s denial of the request. The order says release of the records reasonably could be expected to interfere with an investigation, create a danger of depriving a person of a right to a fair trial or disclose the identity of a source.
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But Tribune editor Nate Carlisle told the council earlier this month that the issue is not whether an investigation is ongoing, but rather if releasing the documents would "reasonably" interfere with that investigation.
 
Carlisle told the council that, previous denials aside, the council still has an obligation under the state’s records law to independently review the documents and determine if they should be made public.
 
"If you don’t take that look, you are just taking the police department’s word for it," Carlisle said.

Most of the requested documents related directly to Josh Powell, Carlisle said, and there is not a "good reason to protect records that relate directly to Josh Powell."
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Carlisle earlier this month gave the council a copy of Utah Supreme Court ruling that found a government entity could not withhold documents merely because of concerns about their impact on an ongoing or future investigation.
 
With each day that passes, it is less and less likely that the records are going to be pertinent and reasonably interfere with an investigation, Carlisle said.
 
But council member Steve Buhler said earlier this month whatever Josh Powell said and did "did not die with him" and the records may be important to any case brought against other individuals.
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Full coverup mode  ::MonkeyNoNo::

Sounds like the City Council of West Valley thinks they can trump the Utah Supreme Court.  Good luck with that, guys.  Yep, Yuk, they really don't want the public to know how bad their PD messed up this case.   ::CowboySmiley::

Chuck Cox fights Josh Powell’s siblings for millions in insurance money
Posted: 4:32 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

TACOMA, Wash. —
Siblings of Josh Powell are going to court for millions in life insurance policies taken out on missing woman Susan Cox Powell and her slain boys as the Cox family fights to stop them from claiming the money.

The Coxes said they’re not fighting for the $3.5 million because they want it for themselves, but because they don’t think the Powell family has rights to it.

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http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/chuck-cox-fights-josh-powells-siblings-millions-in/nSm8y/

New song honors Susan Cox Powell, sons
Posted on: 10:44 am, October 15, 2012,

SALT LAKE CITY — To mark missing West Valley City mom Susan Cox Powell’s 31st birthday, a new song has been released about her and her murdered sons.

“Susan’s Song: A Dream Away,” is written about Susan and her sons, Charlie and Braden. Camilyn Morrison said she felt compelled to write the song, after learning that Charlie and Braden died in a house explosion at the hands of their father. She said one night she had a dream that Susan was trying to tell her something.

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http://fox13now.com/2012/10/15/new-song-honors-susan-cox-powell-sons/

Cox family to fight for Powell insurance money in court
Posted on: 7:29 am, October 25, 2012,

Siblings of Josh Powell are trying to collect on insurance policies Powell took out on his wife and family.

Powell took out multimillion dollar insurance policies on his wife, missing West Valley City mother Susan Cox Powell, and their family before he murdered his children and took his own life.

The siblings are going to court to collect on more than $3.5 million in life insurance policies taken out on Susan and her two sons, Charlie and Braden.

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http://fox13now.com/2012/10/25/cox-family-to-fight-for-powell-insurance-money-in-court/

Cox family fights Powell siblings for insurance money
Updated: 10/25 6:13 pm

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - A legal battle is brewing in a Washington court over the life insurance money left by Josh Powell. On one hand, Powell's siblings including Alina and Michael Powell claim the $2.5 million dollar policy should be theirs.

But Chuck and Judy Cox, the parents of Susan Cox Powell believe it is rightfully theirs.

"We had no idea it (policy) existed," says Chuck Cox.

Powell's younger sister and brothers were named beneficiaries.

"Josh had made recent changes in October and December (2011)," says Cox.

That was about two to four months before he murdered his two children and then set his Washington state home on fire.

Cox knew Josh had a one million life insurance policy but was unaware of this amended policy.

But in this latest version Susan who had already disappeared was left off.

"He had taken my daughter off as a beneficiary which is odd because she paid for the policy too," Cox says.

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http://www.abc4.com/content/news/slc/story/Cox-family-fights-Powell-siblings-for-insurance/IqVTKdbirk6akR4SbY3htw.cspx

I am neither a life insurance expert nor an attorney, but I have been led to believe that a spouse can not be taken off as beneficiary on a life insurance policy of the other spouse without the beneficiary spouse signing a release.  In other words, Susan would have had to have signed an acknowledgement that she realized she was relinquishing rights to Josh's life insurance policy.  Since she was missing and not declared dead, that couldn't have happened.   ::CowboySmiley::