Netflix's new documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door looks back at the 2018 crimes. So gutted over this…. My heart breaks for the families and the utter devastation they are left to suffer. Afterwards, he buried his wife in a shallow grave while putting his children in oil tanks located on the site. This content is imported from YouTube. dropped her off at her Frederick, Colorado home, conducted an investigation of the Watts' home, released Endangered Missing Person alerts, investigators found Shanann, Bella, and Celeste's bodies, five-hour follow-up interview with investigators, the family spoke out through their lawyer, The True Story of the Atlanta Child Murders, The True Story Sharon Tate's Life and Death, Charles Manson and the Manson Murders, Explained, The True Story of AMC's New 'Preppy Murder' Series, Of Lice and Men: The Story of a True Classic, The Heartbreaking True Story of Marie Adler. What she failed at was doing her due diligence in making sure he was telling her the truth…….translation…….if he says he is undergoing a divorce……ask to see the paperwork, or even better confirm it with his wife. The murders of pregnant mother of two Shanann Watts and her daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste, sent shockwaves across the country in 2018. So horble. On August 13, 2018, Colorado father Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their two daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste. Now that would’ve been justice!!!! Chris Watts killed his entire family on August 13, 2018 Shanann Watts' Love Letters to the Husband Who Killed Her Are Revealed in New Netflix Doc He was quite happy to be told what to do…….then she wouldn’t have to take ANY responsibility for any challenges they faced. Horrible, his family loved him. In August 2018, Chris Watts made a televised plea for the safe return of his missing wife, Shanann, and their two daughters, Bella and Celeste. This man is no man…He is a demon!!! The couple filed for bankrupt which could indicate financial stress; the wife seems to dominate the relationship (unfortunately), but it might have had very negative psychology impacts deep within for Chris. An investigation began when Shannan and the two girls disappeared and eventually concluded in Watts’s arrest. How did that happen? Ultimately, he was sentenced to five life sentences (three consecutive and two concurrent) for the murders, plus a total of 84 more years for the other crimes. Why trust us? As far as his suffering everyday in prison thinking about what he’s done, is prolly not happening! The crimes were heartbreaking and senseless, and their horror was only compounded by the fact that Shanann's husband and the girls' father, Chris Watts, confessed to committing them. ‘American Murder: The Family Next Door’: What it got wrong about the Chris Watts murders. However, because of media scrutiny, Kessinger is now nowhere to be found, possibly due to the massive exposure of the case. When people go out and make things without their input ... it does pain them. So he killed his family to be with her….look where he is today…. She writes about everything from silent German cinema to the best of today’s independent films. She knew more than she let on, she knew he was still married. Scott Peterson all over again! He then drove his dead wife and two frightened daughters to a remote oil field owned by his former employer, Anadarko, bringing his lunch, a shovel, rake, and gas can with him, the Mail reported. Watts’s affair and obsessive nature seems to have been the catalyst for this horrific crime. This guy should be in prison for being a total idiot. So just becuse he fell in love? She’s right, your wrong, She certainly presents as having a narccistic personality, So between her contempt for her daugther-in-law, her belief the kids allergies weren’t as serious as they were, I could totally see her “poking the bear”. I cant get it. And he must feel sick and blame. Come November, however, Chris's story had changed again. In 2018, Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two daughters, Bella & Celeste. In the early morning hours of August 13, 2018, a Frederick, Colorado, man named Chris Watts brutally murdered his daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, and his wife, Shanann Watts, who was 15 weeks pregnant at the time. I think she knew more than she led the police to believe. Watts’s affair and obsessive nature seems to have been the catalyst for this horrific crime. Its look like he relly loved her and the girl before. The police conducted an investigation of the Watts' home that afternoon, and even though they found no signs of foul play, they did find Shanann's car and all of her personal belongings. Stop blaming the victim she loved him and that got her death. This is so sad. The Watts Family Murders: A Colorado Crime That Shocked the Nation. Ask yourself why, and talk to them before it’s too late, before you do something you’ll regret. When Watts & Kessinger started their romantic relationship, Kessinger reports Watts lied that he was already separated from his wife and was in the process of filing for divorce. Ms. Kessinger is to be pitied than scorned. Just sorry the whole mess came out. While he was trying to bring his wife's body downstairs, he said, Bella and Celeste woke up and came to ask him what was going on. ( r.i.p. Did he actually think leaving her purse, cell phone, no sheets on the bed, ect. He had incapacitated his pregnant wife at home, then drove the body and his two daughters to an oil well site. True Crime: Learn about the people who froze to death on Starlight Tours, Discover the deadliest female serial killers from around the world. He had little choice when he was arrested just three days after the murders to confess. how does one look at another with normal eyes again its scary and on a different level, but like i said they need to bring her back in she def. She lied as well in her statement to police and like a coward, hid away. Southern California freelance writer Victoria Stuewe has loved the art of cinema her entire life. So let’s dig into some horrific trivia and facts about this case! Under no circumstances killing family is a justified thing, there were so many other ways Chris could have achieved what he wanted. was involved. This is the saddest story, and it breaks my heart to see people blame the victim(s). I hope Watts suffers everyday of his life. And it would never have gotten to being disrespected let alone killing babies. Then throwing the sheet, from the bed, NEXT to the shallow grave. It’s almost always a lie! A new documentary on the Watts family murders shines a spotlight on the deteriorating relationship between Colorado family annihilator Chris Watts and his wife, Shanann. Initially, Watts justified attacking Shanann because he saw his wife strangling their children. But in a five-hour follow-up interview with investigators from prison, Chris revealed the truth: After fighting with Shanann that morning about his wish to separate, Chris strangled her to death. Chris pleaded guilty to the crimes that November and is currently serving a total of five life sentences in prison. She could have stopped her affair but didnt, more to this with her than she said, like the Bulger killers she gets protection…. and the kids blood works need to be tested. As soon as you are tempted to keep anything secret from your spouse. According to Watts, he strangled his wife after asking for a separation. there needs to be a reckoning otherwise how does the family or dead get peace of mind. Still want more information about the Chris Watts’s murder? Watts was imprisoned for killing his family on August 13, 2018. All I can say…it all about the lust he had for nichol and she had for him…. I don’t understand. All these moving part coupled with the stress of infidelity could have lead to this irrational outcome. So big man had to be moved out of Colorado to protect him from other inmates from hurting him … Put him in population… Woman, child, and Baby killer he deserves no mercy. Sounds like it. Family killer Chris Watts believes he murdered his young daughters "twice", according to a woman who claims to have exchanged letters with the evil dad.. I also got the distinct feeling that because the information was not forth coming he was thinking on how he was going to get out enough but not everything he was still holding back, there was more to the story , there was no asking if he had an accomplice or not also based on the fact that he confessed and they still didnt know much about the affair, but then the inconsistency of NK story and her body language, her voice all say something else, my opinion is that she helped with the crime she was sort the kids out but didnt do a proper job because they were up the next morning to his surprise, if he had done it they wouldnt have been alive the morning just based on the power he has. I cant get or understand how a man whould act the way he act with out being cryze. Endless texts to her girlfriends of how disengaged HE was……….what do you think she was while doing that?? To see those girls and his wife and the love they had for him. When not watching film, she’s either reading at her favorite coffee shop or catching up on great television. This is likely because of his affair with Kessinger. My mama treats you badly, not my fault. Before Fame. She also called the police. According to the book, his goal was to be free with Kessinger, and even that Watts is, Going viral on social media, the case has been covered on, , multiple podcasts, and has even produced a Lifetime movie called. Initially, Chris Watts attempted to conceal the triple family murder at the home and put out a plea for their safe return, denying having anything to do with their disappearance. Nichol isn’t a victim, She was also helping him kill his family, it was most likely her fault, or partially her fault. I’m wondering how anyone could be as stupid as he was doing this! It is so sick and twisted it defies belief. Now, Netflix has pieced together raw, firsthand footage for a new documentary that takes a closer look at the case. i think she was very much involved in this whole thing and he is still protecting her it would be worth a check to see if the kids were drugged or not. "It's a false narrative that does not accurately depict who Shanann was in life, who Bella was in life, who CeCe was in life," attorney Steven Lambert told Inside Edition. It is now a couple of years after C. Watts slaughtered his family. The grisly murders happened at the couple’s home in Frederick, Colorado, on August 13, 2018. “The ruling included $3 million for the deaths and $3 million for the emotional pain the family suffered,” according to Tsion Chudnovsky, a wrongful death lawyer. One final thing…… I know people have been upset that CW has photos of Shanann and the girls up in his jail cell……..maybe we can reach a compromise……..he can have all the pictures of them he wants, as long as they are autopsy photos of what he reduced his family to. On August 21, 2018, Chris was charged with his family's murders. How anyone who was armed could hear that and not blow Watts’ head off is a complete mystery to me. Even jealous of his daughters when he spent the weekend with them….. Because of his crimes, Watts can’t seek parole and is serving his life sentence in a maximum-security prison in Wisconsin. In November 2018, Chris Watts pleaded guilty to the murders of his wife, Shan'ann Watts, their daughters, four-year-old Bella, and three-year-old Celeste, and their unborn child, who had been named Nico and was due to be born in January 2019. In his initial confession, Chris said that he had strangled Shanann in a "fit of rage" after watching her smother their two daughters, Bella and Celeste. Baby killers usually wind up dead in super max he will eventually get what he deserves. This guy Watts looks and acts like he just do anything wrong. And divorce is not always that simple. Not only have they lost a daughter, they have lost two beautiful granddaughters and … These stupid ignorant women all think they are the one who this guy will love, the one to change him, the one he will stay with . 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He done this with just a month into the relationship, chose She over his beautiful family. Earlier this year, in January, Lifetime aired the movie Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer, and the family spoke out through their lawyer. He needed to open his mouth; and verbalise. I am sure he is sorry for what he did. , Read Letters from Christopher, she, that other woman told him she wanted to give him a son. Around 2 a.m. on August 13, 2018, Shanann Watts's friend Nickole Atkinson dropped her off at her Frederick, Colorado home following a business trip they had taken together. Why did murderer Chris Watts kill his pregnant wife? God have mercy…, Don’t get involved with men who say they are going through separations. So scery and tragic. Here’s a look inside the Lifetime series surrounding the tragic Watts family. As for his mother…….Where to start. If you’re fascinated by the world of true crime, sign up for our newsletter. Watts reveals his thoughts about the case and his actions. He was obsessed with Nichol from the start, and wanted his freedom to be with her, but because he was a moron, he lost everything, for no reason. While Watts did tell Kessinger about his children, and he also made it appear as if his wife was already out of the picture. Heather Finn is the content strategy editor at Good Housekeeping, where she heads up the brand's social media strategy and covers entertainment news on everything from ABC's 'The Good Doctor' to Netflix's latest true crime documentaries. Watts & Kessinger continued their relationship until Kessinger found out that Shanann, Bella, and Celeste were missing, at which point Kessinger went to the police. All of the reasons for not giving the death penalty to watts are just lousy excuses. i think the kids were given something and went off to sleep, if someone was trying to hurt them like their father it wouldn’t make sense that they remained so calm. She originally met her husband in 2010. Meanwhile, investigators from the local police department, the CBI, and the FBI had been going through Chris's phone records, which showed that he had been having an affair with one of his coworkers from Anadarko Petroleum. No, it easier to plaher y a pussy-assed victim of a over bearing wife. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Due to [what appears to be] a quick conclusion to an “open and shut” case, followers of true crime have since been banging the same drum. Sherri Rasmussen: Why did it take 20 years to find her killer? You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. I do agree that the girlfriend knows more than she’s letting on but I don’t think she knew he was going to do this. But Shanann's loved ones haven't always been supportive of Hollywood's take of the horrific acts. But when Nickole tried to get in touch with Shanann just a few hours later, she couldn't get ahold of her — and after Shanann missed an ob-gyn appointment, she grew worried. This is why people should talk to their spouses at the first signs of trouble in the marriage. Why would anyone go visit the seed of Satan? After making a plea deal, Chris Watts pled guilty in court and was sentenced to five life sentences without the possibility of parole. Details of the horrific murders have been shown in new Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door, shocking viewers. Chris Watts has spoken out from prison to express that he wants “a normal life” for his Mistress. The Best True Crime Shows and Movies on Netflix, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. makes it more clear that his relationship with Kessinger was the reason Watts killed his family. Then when he turned to her, she said “No, Daddy, no.” Then he killed her too. You don’t just wake up one day and do that to your family instead of simply getting a divorce like a normal person. Check out this sneak peek into Super Nintendo World in Japan, From delay to disaster: A timeline of ‘Cyberpunk 2077”s fall from grace, ‘Criminal Minds’: The best episodes to revisit during your latest rewatch, “7 Rings”: Celebrate Ariana Grande’s engagement with memes, Did Baby Yoda exit ‘The Mandalorian’? The girlfriend knew he had 2 daughters, how was he going to explain them vanishing, if he got away with this. He initially told police that he had no idea where Shanann, Bella, and Celeste might be, and he began giving media appearances appealing to the community for help in finding his missing family. By having an affair. In November 19, 2018, Chris Watts received three consecutive life sentences for the August 2018 deaths of his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. The community of Frederick, Colorado — and the entire nation — was horrified when Chris killed his entire family in August 2018. And as for his parents and sister….. Well…. Today, Chris is continuing to serve out his life sentences at a maximum security prison in Wisconsin, where he was transferred because of "security concerns" in December 2018. Really tragic story. wow, i can’t believe people’s comments. His future, explained. Did this nut actually think her mother-in-law did that on purpose? The only thing that would have really scared him was spending 20-30 years on death row worrying when it would finally happen!!!! In no way do I think she was involved in the murders. However, at the same time, complete outsiders like us have no understanding what pressures Chris might have been during the 8 year marriage and what lead to his infidelity. The Watts family murders occurred on the early morning of August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado, US Chris Watts has been found guilty in the murder of his pregnant wife (Shanann Watts, pregnant wi... Today we Cover the Tragic Case of the Watts Family Homicide. If you don’t believe there are MIL’s like that, I would be happy to send you mine………because she would TOTALLY do that. He needs to suffer!!! Their finances tanked on his watch (or lack there of) As for NK. Psycho. outlines a series of conversations between Watts & Cherlyn Cadle, an author who was interested in the case. Not sure how involved and engaged you can be with your spouse while you have a phone glued to your hand, texting your friends about how “he’s mean” and un-involved. Months later, Watts revealed this was not the case. Not long after, investigators found Shanann, Bella, and Celeste's bodies exactly where Chris said they were: at an Anadarko Petroleum site, with Shanann's body in a shallow grave and the two girls' bodies in oil tanks. Although Chris had pleaded guilty to all three murders, he hadn't yet told the real story of what happened on the morning of August 13, 2018. According to Kessinger, Watts was not wearing a wedding ring when they first met. Watts was ready to find an apartment with Kessigner, even though they had only been together for a month. I still cannot read or hear about this case without becoming physically ill. I hope they haunt him .. he never love his kids and his wife!! The same day Chris Watts pled guilty, Shanann’s parents filed a civil wrongful death case against Chris. Cindy strikes me as a know-it-all, and a “right-fighter”. someone said NK should be pittied, rather than scoulded, then He prolly believes he was in his rights to dispose of “problems” so he could lead a new life! Wasn’t she going to wonder why they don’t visit?! You watch too much TV and you also are not privy to what went on in the police investigation beyond all the media articles, documentaries and books. but there are holes in this investigation, the shadow moving in the background when they were outside is a shape of a woman, and this person drove off, who was that and did she come from the house. I know we are a civilized society, but that guy should only be a disgusting memory by now. While he claimed innocence at first, Chris Watts ultimately confessed to being the cause of death for his pregnant wife Shanann and their two children Bella & Celeste. We are bankrupted……wasn’t me. 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