The 10-88 Podcast is a true crime series featuring retired Police Detective Ellis Maxwell, who served as the lead investigator on the Susan Cox Powell case in Utah. Detective Maxwell has previously appeared on the Cold Podcast and several television networks presenting documentaries related to this investigation. This season, titled Escape Safe Season 1: The Susan Cox Powell Investigation, offers in-depth insights into Detective Maxwell's investigative process, experiences, and perspectives…
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S1 Escape Safe: #18 Love, Control and the Warning Signs Susan Left Behind
Description: Dates: Continuing through March, 2010, (Days 85-115) The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell Ellis Maxwell continues Episode 18 of The Escape Safe Season by examining Susan Cox Powell’s journal entries, revealing the emotional abuse, control, manipulation, and isolation she documented years before her disappearance. Ellis also shares updates on K9 Vanda, the…
Dates: March 2010, Day’s 85-115 The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell I’m joined by a new co-host as we break down a critical point in the investigation where tips, interviews, and behavior begin aligning into a clearer narrative. As outside efforts to organize a desert search emerge, we explain why timing and control of a scene matter in protecting evidence. Meanwhile,…
S1 Escape Safe: #16 - Beneath the Surface: The Susan Powell Story
Dates: February 10-25, 2010, Day 66-81 The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell Step inside the tangled lives of Susan and Josh Powell, where devotion and hardship collide. As friends share stories of Susan’s resilience and growing independence, a troubling portrait emerges of control, struggle, and unanswered questions. With intriguing twists from digital evidence to…
S1 Escape Safe: #15 - Recognizing Warning Signs: Accounts of Abuse and Control in Susan's Relationship
Dates: February 01-09, 2010, (Day 57-65) The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell EPISODE 16 WILL DROP ON APRIL 17TH Follow-up interviews with family, friends, and new contacts begin revealing consistent and deeply concerning patterns. What surfaces is a clearer picture of control, manipulation, financial restriction, and emotional abuse within Susan’s marriage, along with…
S1 Escape Safe: # 14 A Covert OP in Pursuit of Answers
Description: Dates: January 13-31, 2010, DAY 38-56 The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell In this episode listeners follow the unfolding story of family tensions and the ongoing investigation. The episode covers heated discussions and unexpected developments, as lab reports shed new light on the crime scene and interviews with family members provide added context about…
Dates: Jan. 01-13 2010, DAY # 26-38 The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell A Deep Dive into Coercive Relationships and the Impact of Isolation In this episode, we explore the complex and troubling dynamics between Susan and Josh—highlighting patterns of coercive control, emotional isolation, and a lack of respect that shaped their marriage. Drawing on interviews with…
Dates: December 20-23, 2009, (Days 14-17) The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell The episode constructs a narrative from scattered clues and observations. The investigators collect fragments—accounts of controlling behavior, uncomfortable family dynamics, and conflicts that have grown more intense over time. This process is marked by relentless pursuit: detectives follow…
S1 Escape Safe: # 11 Before She Vanished: Control in Plain Sight.
Dates: December 18 & 19, 2009, (Day 12-13) The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell As she grew bolder and began planning her escape, control tightened around every aspect of her life. This episode traces the circumstantial evidence left behind, by Susan. Citation for Couples Therapy American Counseling Association (ACA) and the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Visit…
Dates: December 17, 2009, (Day 11) The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell Delving into the emotional turbulence of Steven Powell’s interview, this summary exposes the tangled web of confessions, unwavering loyalty, and uncertainty at the heart of Susan Powell’s disappearance. Through dramatic statements and unresolved questions, the information spotlights the critical…
Dates: December 16, 2009, (Day 10) The 2009 Investigation into the Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell If you knew Susan, you knew she was open, sharing details of her life and struggles with friends, family and coworkers. While some saw their relationship as caring, others noticed signs of control and distress. Susan expressed concerns about her safety, revealing the complexity of her life and the…