Police: Powell Planned Deadly Fire for Some Time
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Posted: 7:28 PM Feb 6, 2012
Police: Powell Planned Deadly Fire for Some Time
Authorities say they found 10 gallons of gasoline inside the home.
Reporter: Associated Press
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Josh Powell headshot, husband of missing Utah woman Susan Powell, over remains of house following explosion where he was killed along with his 2 children, Graham, Washington (AP)
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GRAHAM, Wash. (AP) -- Authorities say Josh Powell planned the deadly house fire that killed him and his young sons for some time, dropping toys at charities and sending final emails to multiple acquaintances.
Powell, the husband of missing Utah woman Susan Powell, died along with his children Sunday.
Authorities say they found 10 gallons of gasoline inside the home. A five-gallon can was spread throughout the house and used as an accelerant in the huge blaze. Another can was found by the bodies.
They say Josh Powell did send longer emails to some people, including his cousin and pastor, with instructions such as where to find his money and how to shut off his utilities.
But none of the emails said anything about what happened to his wife.