How It Really Happened

S06E01 Finding Susan Powell: The Secret They Couldn't Talk About (Part 1)

In December 2009, 28-year-old Susan Powell, a mother of two, disappears under mysterious circumstances. Her husband, Josh, claims they went winter camping in the Utah desert with their young sons, but when he returns alone, Susan is nowhere to be found. As detectives investigate, Josh's behavior raises suspicions, and his account doesn't align with his children's recollections. As more about their troubled marriage comes to light, Susan’s family and friends rally to find her, while Josh maintains she abandoned them. The search for Susan Powell captures national attention, leaving everyone questioning her fate: did she leave on her own, was she abducted, or could she be dead?