Judge sentences 'creep of a neighbor' Steven Powell to 30 months

Mother can't forgive him for stealing daughters' sense of security

Published: Friday, June 15 2012 8:04 p.m. MDT

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Pierce County Superior Court Judge Ronald Culpepper said he felt Steven Powell's actions warranted an exceptional sentence and ordered the 62-year-old man to serve 30 months in custody and up to three years on probation.

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wool over eyes

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Even though I agree that 10 years is extreme for voyeurism, this sentence feels like a simple slap on the wrist. Having never admitted any guilt or shown any remorse, he is very likely to be a repeat offender once he has fulfilled the terms of his More..

5:03 p.m. June 15, 2012
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Serenity

Manti, UT

This man is a quandary. He lost his son and two beautiful grandchildren to a vile death, yet he shows no emotion or remorse. In fact, he seems to have so much hate and filth inside of him he can't break out of his own twisted world to face More..

6:57 p.m. June 15, 2012
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gb13

Herriman, Utah

It may seem like Steven Powell "has gotten away with something," but believe me JUDGEMENT DAY is "just around the corner" for him if he doesn't amend his performance in life. Today's sentence will provide him an opportunity More..

5:17 p.m. June 15, 2012
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