Sins of the father: Steven Powell's behavior leaves a legacy of harm

By Pat Reavy, Deseret News

Published: Saturday, May 5 2012 1:00 p.m. MDT

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A review of thousands of pages of public records, including divorce documents, social services reports and personal emails, and dozens of interviews with family members and friends reveals the startling impact Steven Powell has had on his ex-wife and five children.

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O'really

Idaho Falls, ID

Those who try to defend porn are playing with very explosive matches.

4:16 p.m. May 5, 2012
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Truthseeker

SLO, CA

Re:Chris B/Most Truthfful and Patriotic

Was DN pointing to Steve and Josh Powell's fixation on pornography or was it Steve's ex-wife and his daughter who viewed it a big factor in the demise of the family?

"Safety More..

4:18 p.m. May 5, 2012
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Uncle Rico

Sandy, UT

The article illustrates the downward spiral of decay of a father, husband and grandfather. For years the tobacco industry said cigarettes were fine. Porn destroys, no matter how many users defend it.

5:42 p.m. May 5, 2012
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Pat Reavy

Pat is a veteran police and courts reporter for the Deseret News and KSL and has covered some of the biggest stories in Utah for the past two decades. He is a graduate of Michigan State University with a BA in journalism.

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