By DAVE CAWLEY

Steve Powell wasn’t keen on having police visit his house.

It was Dec. 17, 2009; 10 days since his daughter-in-law Susan Powell had vanished from the West Valley City, Utah home she shared with her husband, Josh Powell.

Detectives were preparing to speak with Steve face-to-face to see what, if anything, he knew.

Josh Powell was then the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance and presumed murder. West Valley City police didn’t know it, but Josh was that same day seeing a physical therapist for a shoulder injury.

Steve wanted to make sure his conversation with police took place somewhere other than his home.