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February 16, 2022

‘20/20’ Reports on the Disappearance of Wife and Mother Susan Powell and the Stunning Twist Involving Her Two Sons That No One Saw Coming

‘20/20’ Airs Friday, Feb. 18 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC

 

Where is Susan Powell? That’s the question still haunting friends and family over a decade after the wife and mother vanished without a trace from her Utah home. “20/20” reports on the mysterious case, including the latest developments in the search for Susan’s remains that her family hopes could bring answers, Susan’s secret will that may have been a clue to solving the mystery, and the stunning, tragic twist that no one saw coming involving her two sons over two years after her disappearance. The two-hour program features interviews with Chuck Cox, Susan’s dad; Denise Cox, Susan’s sister; Kiirsi Hellewell, Susan’s best friend; Jennifer Graves, Susan’s sister-in-law; JoVanna Owings, neighbor and the last person to see Susan before she disappeared; and Ellis Maxwell, lead detective on the case. “20/20” also features details on the civil trial and interviews with her husband, Josh Powell, and his father, Steven Powell, following Susan’s disappearance, in which Steven makes alarming allegations about his relationship with Susan. “20/20” airs Friday, Feb. 18 (9:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Rebroadcast. ABC OAD: 11/13/20)

ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 40 years, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven true-crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high profile stories. The two-hour “20/20” events air Fridays from 9:01–11:00 p.m. EST on ABC and are available to stream on ABC News digital platforms and Hulu. David Sloan is senior executive producer, and Janice Johnston is executive producer.

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