Ep 12. Buried In The House: Under The Crawlspace

In this episode of Buried in the Backyard, titled "Buried In The House: Under The Crawlspace," the investigative team explores a case where a family’s home becomes a crime scene after a woman goes missing and strange occurrences begin to happen in the house.

The team delves into the case of Susan Cox Powell, a missing mother who disappeared without a trace in December 2009. Susan’s husband, Josh Powell, was initially a person of interest in the case but was never charged. However, in 2012, while under investigation for child pornography, Josh brutally murdered their two young sons and killed himself by blowing up their home.

The team investigates the house and discovers a hidden crawl space that Josh Powell built, which raises suspicions about what he might have hidden there. As the team digs deeper, they begin to uncover evidence that suggests that Susan may have been buried in the crawl space.

With the help of cadaver dogs and forensic experts, the team determines that the crawl space was likely used to bury Susan's body. The team also gains access to Josh's storage unit, where they find more evidence that points to Susan's disappearance and potential murder.

Through interviews with family members and friends, the team learns more about the tumultuous relationship between Susan and Josh and the events leading up to her disappearance. They uncover a history of abuse and control that Josh exerted over Susan and their children.

As the team continues to investigate, they also unravel the disturbing background of the Powell family, including Josh's father, who was convicted of child pornography and voyeurism.

Ultimately, the team is left with a chilling portrait of a family plagued by violence and control. They leave no stone unturned in their search for the truth about Susan's disappearance, and in doing so, they shed light on a complex and tragic case that continues to haunt those who knew and loved Susan.