Behind the Badge

About this episode

Detective Hugh Powell discusses the complex investigation following the tragedy on King Road.

Idaho State Police Detective Hugh Powell takes us behind the scenes of one of the most complex investigations in recent memory — the search for answers after the tragedy on King Road. From the earliest hours of the case to the painstaking weeks that followed, Powell recounts the reality of working a true “whodunit,” the emotional toll on investigators, and the breakthrough that finally brought clarity to a community in mourning.  Check us out online: www.instagram.com/kt_studios www.tiktok.com/@officialktstudios www.kt-studios.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Hugh Powell

Topics covered

• true crime
• investigation
• emotional toll
• community
• murder case

Keywords

• Idaho State Police
• Hugh Powell
• King Road
• investigation
• true crime
• whodunit
• emotional toll

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Idaho State Police

Places: King Road, Idaho

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