On , Josh Powell’s story ended in an act of unthinkable violence. During a scheduled supervised visit at a rented home in Graham, Washington, Josh pulled Charlie and Braden inside and locked the social worker out.

Before anyone could intervene, Josh struck his sons with a hatchet and then ignited five gallons of gasoline he had hidden in the house. The home exploded, killing Josh and both boys instantly. The Aftermath

In 2011, Steve Powell was arrested on voyeurism and child pornography charges. With his father in prison, Josh lost custody of his sons to Susan’s parents, Chuck and Judy Cox. He was granted only supervised visitation. The Final Tragedy

Josh Powell returned home later that evening with the two boys in his minivan. His story was immediate and bizarre: He claimed that at 12:30 a.m., in the middle of a blizzard, he had decided to take his toddlers camping in the West Desert. He claimed he had no idea where his wife was. The Investigation