This episode offers a heartfelt reflection on the realities of law enforcement, exploring the emotional toll, camaraderie and purpose that drive officers to serve despite the challenges. It emphasizes the importance of mental health through dark humor as a coping mechanism and the profound impact of a small acts of kindness.

This episode dives into the life and crime of Troy Kell explaining his journey from a troubled youth to a life sentence in prison. I’ll discuss the impact of his first murder at 18 transformation , he underwent while incarcerated and the subsequent murder of another inmate the conversation highlights the complexities of prison life, the consequences of violent actions that challenges of rehabilitation within a criminal justice system

Sources on Troy Kell's Murder of Lonnie Blackmon (1994)

1. ​ "KELL CONVICTED OF AGGRAVATED MURDER" — Deseret News (June 22, 1996)

https://www.deseret.com/1996/6/22/19250263/kell-convicted-of-aggravated-murder/

1. ​ "ACCUSED KILLER TESTIFIES HE WAS THE REAL VICTIM" — Deseret News (June 20, 1996)

https://www.deseret.com/1996/6/20/19249800/accused-killer-testifies-he-was-the-real-

victim

1. ​ Utah Supreme Court decision - KELL v. STATE (2008)

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ut-supreme-court/1221445.html

1. ​ Justia case for Kell v. State (post-conviction context)

https://law.justia.com/cases/utah/supreme-court/2008/kell090508.html

1. ​ Utah Supreme Court rejects appeal (2023 news)

https://www.ksl.com/article/50830932/utah-supreme-court-rejects-appeal-from-death-

row-inmate-for-4th-time

Sources on the 1986 Murder of James "Cotton" Kelly

1. ​ "KELL'S PARTNER IN CRIME DESCRIBES '86 MURDER" — Deseret News (June 27, 1996)

https://www.deseret.com/1996/5/27/19251113/kell-s-partner-in-crime-describes-86-

murder/

1. ​ Troy Kell entry on Wikipedia (summary of both cases)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy Kell

1. ​ Murderpedia entry on Troy Kell's crimes

https://murderpedia.org/male.k/k/kell-troy-michael.htm

1. ​ Review-Journal article referencing the 1986 "show-and-tell" murder and later life

https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/man-guilty-in-vegas-show-and-tell-case-faces-ch/

1. ​ People.com piece on Sandy Shaw (participant in the 1986 murder) (contextual background about the victim and case

https://people.com/show-and-tell-killer-dubbed-sandy-shaw-speaks-out-pardoned-

11826955

Additional Legal Context

1. ​ State of Utah v. Kell (2002 Utah Supreme Court opinion) - long form details of the second murder trial

https://law.justia.com/cases/utah/supreme-court/2002/kell-tm.html

Federal court procedural document (2024 filing)

https://www.govinfio.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-utd-207-cv-00359/pdf/USCOURTS-utd-

2 07-cv-00359-6.pdf

This podcast episode dives into the tragic and unsolved murder of Susan Powell exploring the warning signs she left behind the control exerted by her husband, Josh Powell, and the subsequent investigation that failed to bring justice .The episode highlights importance of listening to those in distress and the systematic failures that can lead to tragic outcomes.

Sources & Disclaimer

This episode is based on publicly available law enforcement records, court documents, primary source materials, and contemporaneous news reporting related to the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell.

Sources include statements and documents released by investigating agencies, court filings in Utah and Washington State, reporting by established news organizations, and personal writings made public by Susan Powell’s family.

No individual has been convicted or criminally charged in connection with Susan Powell’s disappearance. References to investigative beliefs or theories reflect law enforcement statements and reporting at the time and are not presented as legal conclusions.

All information is presented for informational purposes only. This episode avoids speculation and does not assert guilt beyond established facts.