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In reply to the discussion: Adult, 2 children killed in explosion at Josh Powell home [View all]obamanut2012
(26,063 posts)24. Aren't supervised visits usually at a neutral place?
So things like this don't happen?
Just horrible.
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Article said a caseworker had delivered the boys and tried to enter the house.
classof56
Feb 2012
#6
I hope this evil man ended up in hell. Hope the 2 boys are with his mother's spirit. The
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#8
All I know his father was arrested for having child porn on his computer. His own daughter isn't
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#38
Yes I think your right. I have a feeling his father contributed to his problems.
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2012
#52
okay maybe I'm dumb(shouldn't surprise anyone) but who the freak is Josh Powell? Is he like famous
Justice wanted
Feb 2012
#14
Yeah, its one of those stories from 2009ish when his wife disappeared. In winter.
MissB
Feb 2012
#19
No. This is not a soap opera. This is the tragic death of two small boys. Have some compassion.
nolabear
Feb 2012
#23
Thank you. Sorry I am behind on these stories. I cringe and turn away as I here this I know I
Justice wanted
Feb 2012
#36
Sounds like second generation abuse, since the dad probably abused Powell.
McCamy Taylor
Feb 2012
#15
Not so great for women either. Just ask Susan Powell. Oh, wait, you can't.. nt
left coaster
Feb 2012
#20
So, his wife "disappeared" but he was still out and about and could see his kids? Who was asleep
Mist
Feb 2012
#47
He had supervised visits only. The caseworker tried to go into the house with the kids
pacalo
Feb 2012
#49
I've never heard of any of these people, but this is sad beyond belief.
Still Blue in PDX
Feb 2012
#54