Susan Powell's parents have resumed their civil lawsuit trial against the state of Washington after a four-month delay caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Cold host Dave Cawley offers a look at how Pierce County Superior Court has adapted to avoid the risk of spreading the coronavirus.

The lawsuit centers around Josh Powell's February 5, 2012 killing of the sons he and Susan shared, Charlie and Braden Powell. Susan's parents, Chuck and Judy Cox, have sued Washington's child welfare agency, claiming negligence.

This update is followed by the complete first episode of Hope in Darkness, a new series by the KSL Podcasts team behind Cold. Hope in Darkness is hosted by Becky Bruce, a veteran reporter and news producer. It focuses on the arrest of an American citizen named Joshua Holt and his new wife, Thamy, in Venezuela on questionable charges. Find Hope in Darkness on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @hopeindarknesspod and subscribe by visiting https://kslnewsradio.com/hope-in-darkness.