The day after Shanann and the girls "went missing," however, Watts wasn't quite so believable. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ Before Mr. Watts was arrested, he was interviewed by a TV reporter on Aug. 14, pleading for his family to return home after they had been reported missing. } Emily Shiffer is a former digital web producer for Mens Health and Prevention, and is currently a freelancer writer specializing in health, weight loss, and fitness. Chris Watts and Shanann Watts at their wedding. Hes a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries.Girl meets boy. When people have trauma, when they lose somebody, they lose their appetite, Nicoletti explained. Available in the Wondery App. }); Even as Weld County homicide detectives interrogated Watts, getting the husband and father to show even a little emotion over the murder of his family was a challenge. I mean, those smiles light up my life," he said with equal frigidity. However, he admitted in the letter that he had been plotting the murders for some time. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), According to documents released by the Weld County District Attorney's Office, Shanann had grown suspicious of her husband. As Flater and Nicoletti watched the interview, they immediately saw something that is very unusual for a man coming to the realization that his wife and two girls are gone. ", Indeed, the fact that Kessinger reportedly Googled Chris' wife's name in September 2017 seemingly contradicts her own version of events. Hes caught and that reality is setting in, Flater said. Shanann, Bella, Celeste, if youre out there, just come back, Mr. Watts said, staring into the camera. As The Denver Post, with whom Kessinger gave her only press interview, later reported, "Kessinger was working in the environmental department with an Anadarko Petroleum contractor when the two met One day in the middle of June [2018], he walked into her office to introduce himself." His sentence also included 48 years for the unlawful termination of Ms. Wattss pregnancy and 36 years for the disposal of the victims bodies. I found this podcast just last year, and have been listening and catching up since! And Watts showed his first sign of emotion. Vanished. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. As Kessinger later told The Denver Post, "I just wanted to help With a pregnant woman and two children missing, I was going to do anything that I could. However, this was, of course, later revealed to be untrue. Web#chriswatts #shannanwatts #nicholkessinger #wattsbook #lenaderhally #scottreischLena's website:https://www.lenaderhally.comAmazon Im getting caught so I gotta come up with something. He then loaded his daughters into his truck, with their mothers body nearby, and drove them about 45 minutes to the oil site. I find it interesting that we should believe it's only a coincidence. Of Chris' mistress, Nichol ("Nikki") Kessinger, Cadle said, "Christopher says he loved her like he has never loved anyone else before.". Which leads us into the interrogation room at the Weld County Sheriffs office and the unraveling of a killers account. ", On Feb. 18, 2019, Chris Watts sat down for a five-hour interview with the Frederick Police Department, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and the FBI the audio of which was released to the public. She killed the kids. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Ultimately, it's impossible to have all the answers as to why Watts killed his wife and children. You put up with 3 impatient, demanding women in the house. "I can't come back like this. They never would come home. His facial expressions and tone of voice, however, convey a complete lack of concern for Shanann and their daughters. Why Trust Us? "He doesn't look worried. Ashleys main point is that Chris Watts was a seething, passive-aggressive narcissist. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Shanann was buried in a shallow grave, while Bella and Celeste were left submerged inside two oil tanks at the site. Many of you have wondering if Christopher Watts revealed clues that he was deceptive. Thank you listeners! Wish I could have known her if only to thank her for her contagious enthusiasm. Watts, 35, reportedly detailed the gruesome slaying of Shanann Watts in one of his prison letters and he also revealed that hed been thinking about killing her for weeks., The Sun reports. One extra, ad-free, full length episode a month Access to all past $5 bonus episodes and He allegedly confessed to police that he was responsible for the slaying of his family. In the same way that the fairy tale presented on Facebook by the Watts family is inverted into a grotesque nightmare in real life, theres another macabre mirror built into this story. The children were excited for the return of their mother and couldnt get to sleep in anticipation of her coming home, but eventually they settled down and drifted off. If he could have gotten away with it, Chris Watts would have dumped his wifes body into these tanks. Bella fought back for her life, he said, adding that she had bitten her tongue several times before she died. When I went out to meet with them in North Carolina, they provided me with access to Shananns laptop and her mobile phone without any restrictions other than a request to tell the truth, Ms. Popplewell said. Her searches included Frey's book deal, her net worth and 'did people hate Amber Frey.'" But he did give some clues following their murders: Watts said he Niraj Chokshi, Sandra E. Garcia, Sarah Mervosh and Mihir Zaveri contributed reporting. https://www.distractify.com/p/why-did-chris-watts-kill-his-family Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. As the documents revealed, on Aug. 7, 2018, Shanann texted one of her friends, "Chris told me last night he's scared to death about this third baby and he's happy with just Bella and Celeste and doesn't want another baby." If you want to refresh yourself on the details of the case before reading the update, head over to the original post (HERE<<). December 30, 1999. As police searched for clues to the disappearance of Shannan and the kids in and around the family home, Christopher took refuge in a friends house. They were soon reported missing by a family friend. Ultimately, Watts strangled Shanann to death and said he wanted to be with Kessinger. ", According to Genius, the lyrics include lines like, "Smashing through the boundaries, lunacy has found me / Cannot stop the battery / Pounding out aggression, turns into obsession / Cannot kill the battery / Cannot kill the family, battery is found in me. They argued that he was trying to use his dead wife as a scapegoat for the murders of his children because she was not there to defend herself and there was no evidence to back up his claims. WebIn this video I continue to give my answers and opinions to viewers' questions. That is, until Watts finally confessed. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. No one knew that he had then walked upstairs to his daughters rooms andkilled them in their beds. Per Kessinger's account to the outlet, "Watts told her that he had two daughters and, after Kessinger asked, Watts said he was separated and at the end of divorce proceedings, she said.". Shanann Watts' Facebook Page Is Still Active, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. My kids are my life. "He has changed. 3. Theres not one person you can talk to that will say anything bad about this kid. As reported by theDaily Mail, surveillance footage of Chris was captured at a convenience store on the morning of the murders. She continued, "He has changed. Once he had murdered his entire familyand disposed of them, he set the wheels in motion for what he believed would be his new life, his fresh start. 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. One of the reasons, then, that some people speculated that Chris' mistress, Nichol Kessinger, might have allegedly been involved in the murders was because of a mysterious text she reportedly sent him soon after the killings had taken place. I challenge you to look up the full lyrics of this song. He avoided an honest conversation with his wife for weeks in favor of pursuing his secret affair but Shanann wasnt easily fooled, deep down she knew. Frank Rzucek Sr., left, and Frankie Rzucek, Shanann Wattss father and brother, in court in 2018. It was imperative for her to have the blessing of Ms. Wattss family, the Rzuceks, to make the film, Ms. Popplewell said. I kept looking at my phone all night and no response from you. Available in the Wondery App. hitType: 'event', 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.. 'Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer' premieres Saturday 8/7c on Lifetime. No, and heres why. The couple's marriage was also affected by financial problems, according to Distractify. Shanann Watts' Friend Not Surprised Chris Watts Killed Fami ga('ads.send', { Shanann appears to display some signs of narcissism when she disregards what Chris wants to eat and proceeds to order for both of them. Detectives kept telling Watts he knows thats not going to happen. "I knew if I took my hands off of her, she would still keep me from Nikki [Nichol]," he wrote in one of the letters. #shinelikeshanann #shannanwatts #love #angel #motivation #beautifulsmile, A post shared by Darlenes Avon Page (@darlenes_avon_page) on Jul 23, 2020 at 1:36pm PDT. Hes so into himself, Lottie Flater said. I now feel like Aaron and Justin are a part of my social circle lol. Before her death, Shanann, who was pregnant with their third child, packed up the kids and headed back to her parents home in North Carolina. Chris Watts revealed a plethora of details about the case to author Cherlyn Cadle, which were subsequently published in her book,Letters from Christopher: The Tragic Confessions of the Watts Family Murders. While Chris Watts' mistress has maintained that she believed he was separated from his wife when they met, police discovered a strange piece of information on Nichol Kessinger's mobile phone. While on the outside, things looked perfect things were much different behind closed doors. He was lured to the area after receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be a PI, hired by his ex wife to gather information about him in a custody battle over their son. ga('ads.send', { 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. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Throughout her time away, she texted friends about some of the issues going on between her and Chris. At this moment in time, the motive behind the crime is unclear. Although it seemed as though Shanann had walked out with the children following an argument with her husband, not one friend or family member had been in contact with her since. eventAction: 'click_ads' One such incident was when Shanann had a fallout with Chris' parents after they served her children ice cream with peanut chips, despite knowing Celeste had a nut allergy. Christopher Watts was arrested on Wednesday the 15th of august as the main suspect in the case. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies.All episodes are available for free, with ad-free episodes available for Wondery+ subscribers. Fans of true crime entertainment have been obsessed with the gruesome familicide for years. Since Chris Watts was arrested for the murders of his wife, Shannan Watts, two daughters, Bella and Celeste, and their unborn child, other people have come forward to claim that they were romantically involved with him. Sergeant Jill Evans is a small town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. As reported by theDaily Mail, in one letter he sent to Cadle, Chris reportedly admitted that his first attempt to kill his young daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste ("Cece"), 3, was unsuccessful. A makeshift memorial to Shanann, Bella and Celeste Watts in Frederick, Colo., in 2018. RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post, via Associated Press. I just hope there's normalcy for her since she's on the outside." The Reason True Crime Fans Are Obsessed With Chris Watts. He claims the crime happened after he and his wife had an emotional conversation about separating as he was having an affair with someone he worked with. Netflix's new .css-7qz8rz{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#f7623b;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:background 0.4s;transition:background 0.4s;background:linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff 50%, #feebe7 50%, #feebe7);-webkit-background-size:100% 200%;background-size:100% 200%;}.css-7qz8rz:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-position:100% 100%;background-position:100% 100%;}true crime documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door premiered on September 30, and it's bringing back into the limelight the chilling story of the Watts family murders. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), While law enforcement did their bit scouring through each and every conversation between Chris and Shanann, mainstream publications chose to gloss over most of the investigative reports, probably fearing it would make the narrative fuzzy and confusing for their viewership. Many have called him a monster, a psychopath, or just pure evil. Investigation revealed that the murders were premeditated and that Watts did not kill his wife in a rage as he said. There was a mini pool at the birthday party and his girls 'had an epic time.' ", Tragically, less than a week later, Chris murdered Shanann, her unborn baby, and their two daughters, Bella and Celeste, and attempted to cover up the crime by disposing of the bodies at a remote oil field location owned by his employer. I just want to cry. Her friend responded, "What do you mean? Furthermore, he thinks Kessinger actually cares for his wants and desires and is a far cry from the dominating nature of his wife Shanann. He said that their older daughter, Bella, was lying on her bed and that she had looked blue. All Rights Reserved. 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. A few months into their affair, Chris was telling Nichole that he loved her and that he was looking to move out of his wifes house and start fresh with her. "I thought it would be easier to be with Nichol if Shanann wasn't pregnant," he explained. hitType: 'event', Download the Amazon Music app today: Wondery.fm/GW_ColdS3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The answer is yes. According to the discovery documents compiled by investigators, data from Kessinger's phone showed that she'd Googled Shanann Watts' name the year before she started an affair with Chris, on Sept. 1, 2017. Show more Show more Colorado murder home sits in April 21st, 2020 Denison, Texas. However, as theDaily Mail reported, "Despite the logical explanation, a few people insisted that the home is haunted. Some readers may find this story upsetting. 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. As well as Googling wedding dresses and the name of Chris Watts' wife, Nichol Kessinger also searched online for Amber Frey, the infamous mistress in another murder case. Strangely, Chris also Googled, "What do you feel when someone tells you they love you," suggesting that he either didn't know or wanted to accurately react to any romantic declarations. Pictures of her husband, 34 year old Christopher Watts, were captioned with loving and thankful words: Happy Husband Appreciation Day! Last month, the case began to recapture Americans attention when Netflix released a documentary on the murders, the Wattses marriage and the police investigation. Atkinson joined police in the house in the search for Shanann, and it seems likely that her children could have been present, too. Chris Watts: Inside the Oil Drum. On December 30th, 1999 authorities responded to a fire at the Freeman family home outside of Welch, Oklahoma. The bodies of a married couple named Kathy and Danny Freeman were found in the wreckage, but they didnt die in the fire. pg.acq.push(function() { }); Just days before Christopher Watts was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters, his parents claimed he was actually the one being abused in the relationship. Jill is left to pick up the pieces.From Wondery and Novel, comes a new series. The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. UPDATE: In an affidavit released today (Monday 21st of August 2018) Christopher Watts claims that he murdered his wife Shanann in a rage after he witnessed her strangling their daughters on the baby monitor. That is why hes cryingbecause hes caught. Bella's eyes were bruised and both girls looked like they had been through trauma. Nobody had any idea what Chris had done only hours before showing up to work. Bella witnessed the murder. That is until she meets: Dean. let gads_event; 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. As a way to explain away his failing result, Watts admitted to an affair. When Greg and a friend went to collect this evidence they were shot at by a man hiding in the bushes. Instead, Chris reportedly loaded wife Shanann Watts' body into his truck after strangling her, and then drove his daughters, who were still very much alive at that point, to what would become their final resting place. "The best way I can describe it that he almost zoned out into a different person," she explained. I recommend the book :) its powerful. On August 14, 2018, Chris Watts paced his neighbor Nathaniel Trinastich's living room in agitation. Although Watts worked for Anadarko Petroleum and Shanann sold products for the multi-level marketing company, Le-vel, they filed for bankruptcy in 2015. No sense in both of us going out there lol. Shanann felt Chris wasn't doing enough to confront his parents about their behavior with the children and allegedly told him to "find his b***s" so he could stand up for his family. Why Did Chris Watts Kill His Wife And Daughters? You Work so hard everyday to provide for us. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), However, it was later revealed that Chris killed Shanann first, and didn't murder their daughters, Celeste and Bella, until he'd driven to the oil site where their bodies were found. A photo of Shanann Watts and her daughters, Bella, 4, left, and Celeste, 3, at a memorial in Frederick, Colo. put an end to the nearly three-day search, initially insisted that he had not killed his children, Mr. Watts was sentenced to five life sentences, the murders, the Wattses marriage and the police investigation. And Watts showed his first sign of emotion. It become apparent he was receiving assorted nude images of Kessinger which he then stashed in that application to prevent Shanann from ever seeing them.". He then claimed that Shannan strangled their children in response to his request for a separation. https://wondery.app.link/generationwhy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Previously, Chris claimed that the murders were due to a spontaneous outburst of rage. Searches of her phone revealed that she had been chatting with a close friend about their relationship troubles and had drafted out what she wanted to say to Christopher over text. He only appeared that way, and partly because we as a society expect so little She wanted to try .She wanted to tell him that she wasnt in a good place mentally and that she didnt want the stress to harm the baby. Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. Other Images included the couple smiling and laughing with their two daughters, Bella, 4 and Celest, 3. According to the police, Mr. Watts had been having an affair with a co-worker, and in the early hours of Aug. 13, he told his wife he wanted to separate. Tanned and fit, he looked into the camera apparently in anguish and begged for his family to come home. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { 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. The haunting interview, recorded as an all-hands search effort combed the area for his missing family members, helped ignite nationwide interest in the 2018 case, which is the subject of a new Netflix documentary. The driver of the vehicle was their neighbor, who has a history of citations and arrests. Ultimately, it's impossible to have all the answers as to why Watts killed his wife and children. He was normal and not a monster in their eyes. He then admitted to taking their bodies to a remote oil storage site belonging to his former employer. Instead, this is a love story like no other. According to ABC News, Watts had strangled his wife and children in their home, after which he took their bodies out to an oil well, where he buried Shanann in a shallow grave and hid the girls' bodies in oil tanks on the site. Shetold The Denver Post in November of that year that she believed him when he said he was separated from his wife and finalizing divorce proceedings. If you don't mean it then I get it, but we need to talk. On Aug. 15, the day after his interview with Denver7, an ABC affiliate, Mr. Watts was arrested and accused of The obsessive media coverage has been very hard on Kessinger, who has avoided the spotlight since late 2018, after helping out with the police investigation. "Thats kind of keeping it together and hes trying to maintain control. His story changed dramatically. gads_event = event; "He didn't give a flying flip," Rzucek said. ", After failing the test, Chris confessed to a version of the truth, which included him alleging that he'd only murdered his wife, Shanann Watts, after she supposedly smothered their two daughters. That's why the cause of death was smothering. 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 Shanann booked a trip to Aspen which the couple were due to take just a few days after she went missing. Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher, The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories. We've been together 8 years and have 2.5 kids together.". },false) She had organized for a babysitter to take care of the children while the two were away on the romantic weekend, but Chris Watts had no intention of working things out. Suspiciously, Shanann had neglected to take important everyday items with her, including her cellphone, wallet and medicine. While Shanann tried to bring them closer together, Chris was making plans to distance himself as far away from his wife and their problems as he could get. They kiss and fall in love. We have a lot to offer you for just $5 a month! After he strangled Ms. Watts, he said, 4-year-old Bella saw her father dragging her mothers body down the stairs. Chris also revealed to investigators that earlier in the morning, after watching some television, he took the girls to Target to "purchase a birthday present," and when they got home from running the errand, "he fed them leftover, cold pizza.". However, McMahon claimed that she saw a darker side of Chris during the weeks they were seeing each other. Watts received three life sentences for his crimes. Nicoletti believes the questions about motive and possible mental illness will never be fully answered. ", On Aug. 15, 2018, less than a week after his wife and daughters disappeared, Chris Watts failed a polygraph test. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. If youre asking that, you probably have some kind of conscience, Flater said. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' As she said in the Denver Post interview, "We had just met. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Chris Watts was not the loving father and husband that others believed him to be. That night, after Shanann returned to the family home complaining of a delayed flight from Scottsdale, the couple began to argue. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. OK, it's up. He was in sports since he was 5 years old until he was 17 years old, she continued. Welch, Oklahoma. Despite suffering from lupus, Shanann managed to get pregnant for a third time, and a sonogram of third addition to the Watts clan was posted proudly for all to see and share in the happiness- I love them already! Chris said in a screen-shotted text message exchange with his wife. Why can Chris Watts show strong emotion for himself but not for others? An autopsy was performed but the cause of death has not yet been released (as I write this). Even when detectives showed Watts several family pictures, there was no emotional response. ", Shanann texted, "He hasn't touched me all week, kissed me, talked to me except for when I'm trying to figure out what is wrong. The normal score to indicate that someone is lying is around -4, and Watts scored -18. I don't know the answer to it. Katies family continues to push for charges against the driver who killed Katie. These searches reportedly took place on Aug. 18, 2018, three days after Chris confessed to murdering his family. Per the discovery documents released by the Weld County District Attorney's Office, "Watts had a 'secret calculator' application uploaded to his personal phone. According to texts, she felt like she barely knew who Chris was anymore. WebChris Watts was in an abusive marriage with Shanann who often humiliated him, claims Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer. But despite Chris' violent actions, he seemed to have the support of his parents. 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. They already knew the gender of their third child, a boy, who they planned to call Nico. The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. They drove back home after the party and he gave his girls a shower and put them to bed." 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