Whatever happenedI probably asked my 10 year old nephew probably could tell me what actually happened. He didnt want the baby and was happy only having the two girls. According to the police reports, friends told authorities that Shanann was a routine-oriented person and a helicopter mom. Chris was passive and calm. "That's awesome," says a smiling Watts. WARNING: The story below contains graphic content that is disturbing and includes specific details about how Watts killed his family. ga('ads.send', { The chilling texts he sent Nichol Kessinger just before murdering his family and dumping their bodies at the oil field he worked at have since been exposed. Watts is serving. Nearly 2,000 pages of documents show a crumbling marriage and Chris Watts' secret affair with a co-worker. Chris: She thought I was gonna like, you know, hurt her or hurt the baby or something so cuz she knew that like, you know, something happened, she thought I was just trying to check out or something..and thats when that happened.. Grahm: I know its hard but do you mind if we talk just a tiny bit deeper about that? "You may have taken their bodies from me but you will never take the love they had from me. Grahm: Okay, so then at some point, does she wake you up or is it you waking up for work? So, she comes home, uh, you know, she touches you, you guys have sex, it seems like shes doing her test- which I understand. is a half-hour daily TV show inspired by the brand's unique combination of the most popular celebrity and inspirational human-interest stories, including entertainment news, exclusive interviews, feature stories, beauty and style, true crime and more. He confirmed being involved in an extramarital affair with Nichol Kessinger, who he met at work, and claims pursued a relationship with him. She confronted him repeatedly over whether he was having an affair, but Watts had no answers for his pregnant wife, who was desperate to salvage their relationship and keep the family together. Chris recently deleted his Facebook account. Of course, he already knew he would. Watts said he felt more in control and could be himself with Kessinger, unlike his relationship with his wife. The missing spark also coincided with Chris affair with his coworker Nichol Kessinger. Eventually, however, he admitted to killing the entire family himself with his bare hands. Chris mother, Cindy Watts,bought pistachio ice cream for the occasion, according to a 2019 interview between Chris and investigators, obtained by Oxygen.com. Watts claims that idea came to him when suggested during an interrogation, so he just went with it.. },false) }); "Those are the questions that will always haunt anyone who was involved in the investigation. (*Suggesting that one of Shananns friends on the trip told her to test him with sex). I didnt know what to say or do. The show is hosted by Kay Adams and Lawrence K. Jackson with correspondents Jeremy Parsons and Sandra Vergara. Chris: Yeah, it wasnt like her throat closed up but she broke out in a full body rash that looked really crazy looking. Did she have that Italian blood that her mom has? He reportedly confessed to killing his pregnant wife and the familys two daughters in an interview on Feb. 18 at the Dodge County Correctional Institute in Wisconsin. He then dumped his children's bodies on an oil site owned by the company he worked for. make sure I left my phone out at 2:00..make sure shes okay, shes in there and I could kinda feel her kinda stirring around a little bit. Newly released texts show Chris Watts lied and urged Shanann's friend not to call the police in the wake of family's disappearance. Chris went to the Rockies game with a group of guys, and Shanann was upset he ate a $62 meal of salmon and beer. A passenger train collided with an oncoming freight train. We can only wonder what the 33-year-old was thinking. Shortly afterward, the couples daughter Bella walked into the room. Chris had already killed Shanann, four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste on Monday, August 13. And he's . Watts claimed his wife had strangled the girls, and he had then strangled her to death in retaliation. eventAction: 'load' This was a sickening crime that seemed all the more incomprehensible because of the happy photos that littered the Colorado family's social media accounts. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); "I let him in he knew me at my worst and he accepted me. pg.acq.push(function() { Grahm: so then on that night, was it just a new type of fight you never had or what? Two years later, he is housed at Dodge Correctional Institution, a maximum-security prison, in Waupun, Wisconsin. or redistributed. Chris: No it was like, this was like 20102011. She saw Shanann and Shanann went sad. "He's in a hell of his own making. Then she had kiwi the second time and same thing happened. (Facebook). window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Shanann gushes about her husband in one video to her Facebook followers, andin other clips, Chris appears to be a caring husband and loving dad who plays and gives affection. Hes serving 3 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. You don't fall out of love in 5 weeks.". I don't even feel like this is real right now. The texts revealed in American Murder show that Shanann had no idea that her husband would soon kill her. I dont even talk to this woman anymore It was just like, (whistles) Nope!. The officer writing the report indicated that Chris showed no emotion and did not seem to respond appropriately to the situation. Her body was dumped in an oil tank at the site. The two had appeared to have a solid marriage until the summer when Christopher Watts began acting cold toward his wife, Rzucek said. With that, I have done my best! What Happened to Foxcatcher Farm Estate in Pennsylvania? Prayers for a safe flight. "Her car and shoes and everything is at the house," she texted him back. eventAction: 'click_ads' During the majority of that time, Shanann was in North Carolina with the girls visiting family. Tammy: like its a made up kind of thing? He has photos of his family next to his bed. Shining an Investigative Light on True Crime News & Stories, Bella Watts, Celeste Watts, Chris Watts Confession Transcript, Chris Watts Confession Transcription, Shanann Watts, True Crime, Watts Case. When Nicole called to say she had found the house empty, he recounted how he had rushed home and found an empty house. Contributed by Matt Schubert (The Denver Post) Source: Weld County District Attorney. He buried his wife in a shallow grave on an oil site where he worked while he stuffed the girls into oil tanks at the location. Then, when the family returned to their home in Colorado, she tried to have sex with him again. Then he murdered his daughters - Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3 - at his job site on an oilfield. But the 33-year-old dad wasn't finished lying. His nickname was the silver fox and the rain man due to his extensive work knowledge. Watts said he told her Mommy dont feel good and she was sleeping. He began to not touch or ask Shanann about the baby. He hired a babysitter and went out with Kessinger. About two or three weeks into Shananns trip to North Carolina, she visited Chris parents. His parents didnt even attend their wedding for that very reason. The film also includes social media posts, law enforcement recordings, as well as never-before-seen home videos that piece together how a seemingly happy marriage turned deadly so quickly. Shanann wasn't stupid. During interrogations, he pointed tosix crucial weeks before the murder. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! He recalls his daughters asking, What are you doing to mommy?. Shanann became increasingly worried that he was cheating, but before that she got into a heated fight with Chris family. Additionally, occasional notes have been marked and added for clarity. He wanted a baby boy, but was concerned about finances, Nichol told investigators. Chris was willing to go into therapy with her, though, and they had planned to go to Aspen. I just had a feeling that she knew, like what was going on. As he believed Bella knew something was wrong and Celeste had just woken up, he had both girls sit on the back seat in the pickup just above their mothers body. The world stared into Chris Watts' eyes in those photos, wondering if there was a certain dead, hollowness to them. Grahm: Ohhhhh yeahohhhhwith her family? On the morning of Aug. 7, just six days before was she was murdered, Shanann Watts texted her close friend, "Chris told me last night he's scared to death about this third baby. His parents didnt even attend their wedding for that very reason. "I didn't see those FaceTimes and I'm sorry I missed those calls. Watts said he put Shananns body on the floor of his trucks back seat. Netflix also shared the documentary is the first film to give a voice to the victims., The slayings were previously the subject of two Lifetime films that aired earlier this year, titled Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer and Beyond the Headlines: The Watts Family Tragedy., NICOLE BROWN SIMPSON'S SISTER SPEAKS OUT ABOUT DIARY ENTRIES, In 2019, the murders were also explored in a documentary released by true crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) titled Family Man, Family Murderer: An ID Murder Mystery.. In 2018, he. Chris: I had no other way to do it, like I had got Anadarko gift cards from like, you know doing good stuff at work and stuff like that and I had used them all. Grahm: Interesting, okay- that makes sense. Grahm: Was she always like thatordid she snap at things? As Watts entered the home and approached her, the video shows him halting in mid-stride, breaking into a grin, and then walking up to Shanann and saying, "We did it again.". (*using the credit card to pay for dinner with his mistress- Shanann could see the charges and realized it didnt add up. Another woman said Shanann texted her that things were not good. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), In April this year, during a work trip to New Orleans, she wrote of her husband on Facebook: "He's my rock! Maybe she was crying out "Oh God" which is why he said she may have been praying. ga('ads.send', { Sandra and Frank Rzucek, parents of Shanann Watts who was killed by her husband Chris in August, spoke exclusively with @ARobach for tonight's #ABC2020. She could use all the business IQ she has from running those cell phone shops and from the Dirty South Customs shops and all that, shes business minded she knows how to do accounting book like the back of her hands. I missed everything about you. Celeste had woken up by the time he went back inside the home. And they also trusted you," said Frank. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. For what?" WELD COUNTY, Colo. - New documents are shedding light on Christopher Watts, the Colorado man who will spend the rest of his life . Ms Kessinger recalls receiving the emotionless and cold message, which followed a dozen normal messages they had shared throughout the working day. Former West End cabaret star Jobyna Watts, 92, has denied forging her dead husband's signature during an 8million inheritance court fight with her son. Grahm: was that intentional? "Green beans work, too.". Aug. 6was just days before he killed Shanann and their children. Watts then drove out to an oil site owned by his employer, Anadarko, with all three and a gas can with the intention of killing the daughters and disposing of the bodies. One person immediately suspected he was guilty. I dont know what would have happened if she just got it on her hand, but I know on the prick test, on the back, its like a welt. District Attorney Mr Rourke asked the court. I missed staring at you, I missed making love with you. Chris: At my moms house, yeah. Still trembling. 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. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Watts talked about his daughters as if they were his world. He was hard working and easy going. And um, I know its real. It was like a last straw between them I think. It was Shanann, the police reports say. Chris told Shanann they didnt communicate well anymore but wouldnt really say what was wrong with the relationship, a friend told police. Chris: She gets (unclear word, sounds like acclimated?) Delphi Press Release Prosecutor Issues Statement on Richard Allen & Probable Cause Affidavit, Richard Allen Attorney Press Conference Transcript & Video, Chris Watts Confession: New Interview Transcript Link. If I was thinking, this wouldnt have happened, he claimed. Social media clips whichseemingly showed their happy life are a big part of American Murder: The Family Next Door, a documentary on the Watts family that will debut on Netflix on Sept. 30. about her husband in one video to her Facebook followers, andin other clips, Chris appears to be a caring husband and loving dad who plays and gives affection. He was to kill Shanann before the son they decided to call Niko could take his first breath. (He was moved out of Colorado for security reasons.). Chris told investigators that the time apart made him realize that the spark was gone. Love you.". ", Baby Mia Jade Riley: Parents Lani and Tom Riley speak out after dog attack killed their 5-week-old infant, Bruce Willis's mom Marlene 'not sure if her son still recognizes her' as 'aggressiveness' creeps in, Kyle Sambrook: Hiker falls 100ft to death while carrying his dog in one hand through 'appalling' weather, Julia Faustyna: 21-yr-old girl who claims to be Madeleine McCann admits to making 'pornographic videos' in past, Internet finds similarities between Julia Wandelt and Livia Schepp, 6, who went missing 12 years ago. I am still in shock that we are having a little boy! Nicole called around at midday. Watts is serving three life sentences and 84 years for the murders. pg.acq.push(function() { When he is in his cell, he has little to do: He is allowed to have a Bible and family photos. Just days before the murders, Shanann went on a business trip, leaving Chris at home with the kids. Its taking a VERY long time, especially since Chris can have moments where he talks very fast, mumbles at the same time, and doesnt finish a thought before jumping to the next. During the early stages of the investigation. Its nuts, Chris. On the day that Chris Watts killed his. THE CURIOUS LIFE AND DEATH OF ROLLING STONES BRIAN JONES: MURDER CONSPIRACY THEORY EXAMINED IN NEW SERIES, According to court documents released Shanann Watts' body was found in a shallow grave near this oil tank on August 21, 2018, near Roggen, Colorado. Grahm:: So then Shanann, did she actually say Youre never gonna see the kids again? I promise you that. } Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The show airs Monday-Friday in all 12 Meredith markets, including Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis, Portland, Nashville, Kansas City, Hartford-New Haven, Greenville-Spartanburg, Las Vegas, Mobile-Pensacola, Flint-Saginaw and Springfield-Holyoke. I dont even know what to say., Taylor, We will get together when I get home, Shanann Ive cried myself to sleep over a week now. His boss said Watts was. Chris: Itll be fine, youll have a rash, itll be fine. Killer dad Chris Watts' chilling text to his mistress after slaughtering his pregnant wife and daughters Nichol Kessinger recalls receiving the emotionless message on the same day. This resetting throws Watts off camera and throws off our concentration as well. Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters in one of America's most horrifying crimes. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The dirt was freshly dug. She knew something was not right). Chris lacked eye contact and appeared to be nervous, looking around constantly. That was at airport [sic] I kissed him no grabbins [sic] my ass, hug or anything. DENVER News5 has obtained an audio recording of Chris Watts confession to investigators in prison. Shanann Watts. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { Bookmark. During the majority of that time, Shanann was in North Carolina with the girls visiting family. Police file Text messages between Chris and his mistress. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. Cuz like obviously I didnt use an Anadarko gift card, you know, that I had gotten, I used my actual credit card and I kinda just felt like she knew what was going on and, she uh, started rubbing her hand on me and we ended up having sex, but uh, I guess that was more like a test. }); Then, when the family returned to their home in Colorado, she tried to have sex with him again. I'm still a son! "She went to a friends house with the kids. Like, I dont think she gave it to her! 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