09-23-2011, 02:13 PM
SLT
In addition to the images of the victims, detectives found images of Steven Powell himself that are "sexual in nature and include images of him naked, images of his genitals, and images of him masturbating," charging documents state.
The charges against Steven Powell are felonies with a standard maximum penalty upon conviction of five years in prison.
Sherry Hill, a spokeswoman for the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, said the 4 and 6-year-old sons of Susan and Josh Powell, who have been living in the home of Steven Powell along with their father, have been taken into state custody.
Chuck and Judy Cox asked for custody of their grandsons during a Friday morning court hearing, Hill said. A second court hearing has been set for Wednesday.
"I think its a sad day for the Powell family," Chuck Cox said following the hearing. "I’m relieved the children are no longer in that household."
Chuck Cox said he and his wife will now do everything they can to get custody of the boys.
In addition to the images of the victims, detectives found images of Steven Powell himself that are "sexual in nature and include images of him naked, images of his genitals, and images of him masturbating," charging documents state.
The charges against Steven Powell are felonies with a standard maximum penalty upon conviction of five years in prison.
Sherry Hill, a spokeswoman for the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, said the 4 and 6-year-old sons of Susan and Josh Powell, who have been living in the home of Steven Powell along with their father, have been taken into state custody.
Chuck and Judy Cox asked for custody of their grandsons during a Friday morning court hearing, Hill said. A second court hearing has been set for Wednesday.
"I think its a sad day for the Powell family," Chuck Cox said following the hearing. "I’m relieved the children are no longer in that household."
Chuck Cox said he and his wife will now do everything they can to get custody of the boys.