The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell

I've seen probably ...really every show about this case and i could say this covers the whole thing in the best possible way.. given what we know... regarding evidence. one reviewer criticised the editing asking why the story was given away before the end?.. which i don't understand...? it actually followed the timeline. i liked that. and i liked that it was, to 99% probably, made out of original footage - meaning no reenactments.

totally recommended

Has some useful insights, but I consider it more supplementary to the "Cold" Podcast that came out earlier this year. They provide a lot more context than this documentary does and they go way deeper into Josh's story.

For all of you who feel the need to criticize Susan for her behavior towards Steve, it's clear that she was being naive, nothing more. Was it "good" behavior? Maybe not, but she clearly didn't think that's Steve was going to become obsessed with her about it and when he confessed his love for her, she was obviously not at all happy about it and practically avoided him like the devil from then on. It's always easy to criticize when we actually know what happened, but she didn't have that luxury.

This could have been much more effectively and intelligently told in a quarter of the time to make a stronger statement in support of abuse victims. Countless unnecessary recaps, terrible editing and numerous jumps around the timeline in the name of unachieved suspense are presented by a director and production team who will hopefully find different careers now. Jenn Oxborrow's contributions are the highlight that gain it some stars.

This documentary brought back memories of this case. So many years have passed and I had forgotten how truly disgusting Steve Powell was. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw he had saved Susan's used tampons!!!!! This man is truly depraved. His kids really stood no chance at life. Especially the males who tend to identify with their fathers.

I also want to mention the 911 operator when the social worker called. His behaviour and responses really didn't age well. It felt like he was very dismissive while talking to her. She was clearly in fear for the children's lives and the operator simply said they will get there when they get there like the children's lives were not a priority. Disgusting response!!!

I have to mention Detective Ellis Maxwell as well. It felt like he was very invested in this case. I think he really did try to do right by the Cox family. There will always be blame but I think his heart was in the right place.

The older sister is the only sensible one of the bunch. I'm sure she did the happy dance when she found out her father died. Alina is brain washed for sure. Poor girl. It would have been good if either Josh or his pyscho dad left a note stating where she is but that would have been too decent for either when of them.....

All in all I thought this documentary was decent.

Expands and explodes in all sorts of unsuspecting ways. Good detective work by the series producers. Good "slow unveil" by the screenwriters. I really recommend this one which I found on YouTube.