That is until she meets: Dean. Vilifying Shanann. While Chris Watts initially denied murdering his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their children, it later transpired that he'd revealed to a coworker his plans to visit the remote oil field in Frederick, Colo., where their bodies were found. Chris Watts and Shanann Watts at their wedding. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. "There's not one person you can talk to that will say anything about this kid. } Suspiciously, Shanann had neglected to take important everyday items with her, including her cellphone, wallet and medicine. Now, instead on simply not knowing what happened to his wife and the two girls, he explained to his own father and detectives in the room that Shanann killed the girls after she discovered Chris wanted a divorce. https://www.distractify.com/p/why-did-chris-watts-kill-his-family Another instance dramatized in the movie shows Chris and Shanann sitting in a restaurant waiting to order food. "I went to Bella's room, then Cece's room and used a pillow from their bed [to kill them]. After the party Watts and his daughters returned home and enjoyed a final meal of pizza before being showered and tucked into bed for the last time just before 8PM. In 2015, Chris and Shannan had their second daughter, Celeste, and filed for bankruptcy that same year. Prior to the murders, Chris Watts developed a healthier diet and adopted more active lifestyle changes that led him to lose a decent amount of weight. Shanann, Bella, and Celeste became the focus of a police investigation after disappearing from their home in Frederick, Colo. in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2018. Heres how the case developed. His pregnant wife and their two daughters had vanished. Roll credits.But that would be boring, wouldnt it? We put that question to a pair of Colorados most respected police psychology experts, Lottie Flater and John Nicoletti. One extra, ad-free, full length episode a month Access to all past $5 bonus episodes and Are you subscribed to my channel yet? While on a trip to North Carolina with her daughters to see family before her death, Shanann texted Chris about her feelings. ", Indeed, the fact that Kessinger reportedly Googled Chris' wife's name in September 2017 seemingly contradicts her own version of events. "I just don't understand why he keeps explaining himself over and over," says Trinastich. It was a very hard relationship, and as far as Im concerned, I couldnt do anything right, Cindy told WTVD. Once again, no one was buying the story. One of the unanswered questions in the Watts family murders that has kept true crime nuts obsessed with the case is the involvement of Nichol Kessinger, a geologist in the environmental department of the oil company for which Watts worked. After I left Cece's room, then I climbed back in bed with Shanann and our argument ensued. The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. When she realized her marriage was crumbling before her, she tried everything she could to save it. Which leads us into the interrogation room at the Weld County Sheriffs office and the unraveling of a killers account. The bodies of a married couple named Kathy and Danny Freeman were found in the wreckage, but they didnt die in the fire. You didnt see emotion when his family was killed.. According to theDaily Mail, "Footage from a police officer's body camera has been getting attention because it appears to show a little girl playing inside the Watts' home after Chris' wife and daughters were reported missing." Mr. Rourke said that Mr. Watts had squeezed his daughters bodies through an eight-inch opening to hide them in the oil tank. eventAction: 'click_adunit' }) WebThese unseen confession tapes show the moment Chris Watts explains why he put the bodies of his family in oil tanks. },false) Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. No tears. Though Mr. Watts initially insisted that he had not killed his children, he said he had dumped their bodies in oil tanks and had buried his wife nearby. He was normal, he didn't have a temper, he was just easy-going like his Dad. Many have called him a monster, a psychopath, or just pure evil. The four of them were constantly smiling in pictures and Shanann often wrote out long captions about how much she loved her husband and kids and how happy they were to have a new baby on the way. "I never thought I would have strayed away from [Shanann].". },false) He just explained how he stuffed his children into a tank of oil and water at their burial place. Im getting caught so I gotta come up with something. Shanann often advertised the products on her social media but the majority of her Instagram feed revolved around her seemingly perfect family. It was only then that he admitted to strangling his wife and dumping his 3 year old and 4 year old daughters bodies in the oil tanks. Watts admitted to killing his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and two daughters, Bella (4) and Celeste (3) in 2018. Her daughters were also missing and she had neglected to take any important items with her such as her purse, cellphone and medication. I love that. But none of those descriptions really explain what led him to commit murder. "It seemed off," she said. Yeah, Ill have pizza. I barely knew him.". When she saw him on TV and realized Shanann was pregnant with a third child she was shocked. As NBC News would later report, a police body camera captured Watts nervously explaining his actions from the day before, claiming the packages were tools and a lunch box for his work on oil rigs. She planned to explain that she knew heneeded space, as did she, but wanted to ask what they could do to mend their marriage. The location he was referring to turned out to be the place he had decided to dump the bodies of his family once he had murdered them. And it would seem that one eagle-eyed viewer of the documentary about the Chris Watts case believed that they'd spotted something strange in the background of one video clip. Which brings us to perhaps the most frightening question of all are all of us capable of this kind of evil, this kind of violence? Watts has never explicitly mentioned the family's financial problems as a reason for the murders. Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, and their two daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste. That is why hes cryingbecause hes caught. When he spoke of not being able to tolerate staying in the family home alone we now know that in reality he couldnt stand the memories of what he had done that night on August 13th. The entire case was later featured in the 2020Netflix true crime documentary, American Murder: The Family Next Door, but it's safe to say that there are many strange details that didn't make it onto the streaming service. Although Watts worked for Anadarko Petroleum and Shanann sold products for the multi-level marketing company, Le-vel, they filed for bankruptcy in 2015. Thousands of documents pertaining to Watts' family's annihilation were released after the murder investigations were concluded. If you want to refresh yourself on the details of the case before reading the update, head over to the original post (HERE<<). The story he told me that night, I believed it: The way he looked at me, the way he was crying, I believed it." Tuesday would be the gender reveal party, an event that friends and family were excited to attend. That is one evil man.. It took a couple of days for the truth to be revealed about Chris involvement in his familys disappearance and why he, in fact, did kill his family. "I thought it would be easier to be with Nichol if Shanann wasn't pregnant," he explained. Detectives spent hours trying to get Watts to confess to his crimes. Its understandable, the couple were burdened with financial problems like late mortgage payments, maxed out credit cards and unpaid debt. Show more Show more Colorado murder home sits in This beautiful angel inspires me every single day. WebChris Watts was in an abusive marriage with Shanann who often humiliated him, claims Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer. [*] A lawyer for Shananns family said that Chris murdered Shanann during an argument after he asked for a divorce. ga('ads.send', { Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. According to texts, she felt like she barely knew who Chris was anymore. Christopher expressed his concern and anxiety in interviews with the local news: I just want them home he desperately told reporters its like a nightmare. Its important to note these two specialists worked with police on two of Colorados most horrific crimes: the Columbine High school shootings and the Aurora theater shooting. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. Chris hadnt been in contact with his wife that day either and said she hadnt answered any of his calls or messages. Sadly, no one could know that Chris' transformation would turn deadly. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ That is why hes cryingbecause hes caught. According to ABC News, Shanann's mother, Sandra Rzucek, was aware of the change in her son-in-law and revealed on 20/20 that "her daughter had told her that the transformation happened over the course of 'a few weeks, maybe a month.'". Im a victim myself of a crime, and it took me about 6 years to stop being triggered by true crime. That November, Mr. Watts pleaded guilty to nine criminal counts in a deal with prosecutors, who agreed not to pursue the death penalty. As investigators wrote in the official case documents, Chris' co-worker revealed "that no one really likes going out there to Cervi as it is so far," but they "did not know the last time [Chris Watts] may have been out to Cervi Ranch. Either way, his internet searches suggested that he was putting a lot of time and energy into his illicit romance with Kessinger. Its difficult to imagine the level of devastation and heartbreak one must feel having their entire family so suddenly ripped away. When Greg and a friend went to collect this evidence they were shot at by a man hiding in the bushes. What he was trying to do was permanently erase all traces of all four of his flesh and blood family Shanann, Niko, Bella and Celeste. A male escort came forward to say hed had a 10-month Niraj Chokshi, Sandra E. Garcia, Sarah Mervosh and Mihir Zaveri contributed reporting. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of He continued, "I'm hoping it could get that way at some point.". Katies family continues to push for charges against the driver who killed Katie. On August 13, 2018, Colorado dad Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts (she was carrying their son, Nico), and their two daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste. Chris Watts killed his pregnant wife Shanann Watts because he wanted to pursue his fledgling romance with colleague Nichol Kessinger and also because he didn't ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); OK, it's up. Ultimately, it's impossible to have all the answers as to why Watts killed his wife and children. hitType: 'event', Copyright 2023 Distractify. Cindy and Ronnie Watts told ABC 11 WTVD Eyewitness News that their son was suffering at the hands of his wife while she was still alive. He was normal and not a monster in their eyes. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. We've been together 8 years and have 2.5 kids together.". In September of 2016, Greg Mulvihill was shot in a secluded area of Carlsbad, California. Chris Watts lies and ever-evolving story give both Flater and Nicoletti a very clear picture of who he is and why he saw murder as the best way to get what he wants. I cant stay in this house again with nobody here. ", While Chris Watts and his mistress, Nichol Kessinger, reportedly met in June 2018 at work, it wasn't long before Kessinger was also turning to Google for romance advice. It was a very hard relationship (with Shanann) as far as I'm concerned. Focusing on the Marketing activities most likely to generate sustainable revenue is not a new concept. Well its desperation, Flater explained. And Watts showed his first sign of emotion. At this juncture, Chris was already having an affair with his mistress Nichol Kessinger and is mentally weighing his relationships with both women in his life. A lawyer from the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender which represented Mr. Watts when he pleaded guilty to murder in November 2018 declined to comment on the documentary, which touched off a new wave of fascination with the grisly murders. }); eventAction: 'load' Investigators discovered a plethora of hidden photos and messages in the app on Chris' phone, and they noted in the discovery documents, "I'm certain Watts communicated far more with Kessinger than is reflected in his phone data, perhaps facilitated through the Secret Calculator application. I trusted you to take care of them, not kill them, and they also trusted you, said Ms. Wattss father, Frank Rzucek Sr. You disgust me.. Regardless of his accusations Mr. Watts has been charged with 5 counts of murder, tampering with evidence/a body and the unlawful termination of pregnancy. ga('ads.send', { media-tech companies with hubs around the world. On Aug. 15, the day after his interview with Denver7, an ABC affiliate, Mr. Watts was arrested and accused of As reported by The Denver Post, Chris reportedly told Kessinger that "he was separated and at the end of divorce proceedings," with his mistress saying that she "believed" she was dating a soon-to-be divorced man with which there would be nothing wrong. However, McMahon claimed that she saw a darker side of Chris during the weeks they were seeing each other. If you don't mean it then I get it, but we need to talk. As for Christopher Watts, he is now serving three life sentences without the possibility of parole at a state prison in Wisconsin. Their financial issues were so bad that they filed for bankruptcy in 2014. When asked about her relationship with Chris Watts, his girlfriend, Nichol Kessinger, told interviewers that she believed the couples financial problems was one of the main stresses in the relationship and most likely the reason that Mr. Watts wanted a divorce. Watts had clearly premeditated the crime and although it was confirmed that he did make it to work for his shift, he apparently kept going back and forth to his vehicle for reasons co-workers didnt understand at the time. But with two strong persons of interest with competing facts and evidence, it muddied the murder investigation. 21-year-old Polish national, Julia Faustyna, claims to be Madeleine McCann- the story so far, CCTV Footage from New Jersey Gas Station Shows Woman Escaping Alleged Captor, Two men arrested in connection with the 1975 murder of Indiana teenager Laurel Jean Mitchell. If people obsess about this case, theyre going to become paranoid and theyre going to think, 'Oh my God, my next-door neighbor just took a family picture.' The driver of the vehicle was their neighbor, who has a history of citations and arrests. This application by all appearances is an operable calculator. 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