Making the decisions. Thanks Holly, for spending some time thinking and sharing your thoughts on these questions. The pair began dating and married in 2012, with Shanann quickly settling into what seemed to be her dream roles of wife and mother. Days before she was murdered by her husband, 34-year-old Shanann Watts reached out to a friend and shared her growing concerns about her marriage -- but she never suspected she was in danger. Admittedly, Chris Watts wasn't looking all that great, already. They met when she was in high school and he was in law school. Shanann was trying to make sense of it all. Obviously he came to this conclusion and carried it out. They were spending more money than what was coming in and trying to live a wealthy life they could not afford. She loved dogs and had a dachshund named Dieter. After Shananns death and Chris arrest, Dieter was kept at a friends house and later went to live with her brother, Frankie. He then dumped his children's bodies on an oil site owned by the company he worked for. Hes a fucking psychopath. The juxtaposition of Shananns seemingly idyllic life and its violent end has stunned the public and attracted widespread media attention. According to Watts confessions, he told Shanann on the morning of the murders that he wanted a divorce separation. Easier said than done, of course. She labeled things, yes, but it was her unwillingness to let things go that was truly obsessive. Why kill them? LEONARD's current wife, dabbled in Thrive, which was the same employment as SHANANN WATTS. I felt all along there was apparently a rush by the prosecution to get this case brought to closure while ignoring various aspects that to me were very important. and then giving long winded opinions about how it was ultimately her fault. Thats bad enough in private, in a marriage, imagine what it feels like to see that on social media from your partner. He described how he did it. @Strawheart, how do you know she didnt kill the little girls? We also know there was a lot of anger and bitterness, especially from Shananns side, over Nut Gate. This isnt the same obviously but it is the same mental state of mindsame thought processes. By Adam Carlson Published on December 7, 2018 10:00 AM Shanann Watts' parents knew her marriage was having problems and that her husband of nearly six years, Chris Watts, had grown distant. Spot on I thinksort of sums up the sad complication of life.she was no doubt wanting to do the very best for her family, hence her ambition which could be viewed as obsession. In an interview with a. , Christopher said he and his wife had an emotional conversation before her disappearance, and he pleaded for her and the kids to come home. If so, nice of him not to say so. When you think about it it makes no sense Shanann would want to rekindle a romantic flame with Watts at Myrtle Beach then invite her parents along (and children). A Netflix documentary titled American Murder: The Family Next Door directed by Jenny Popplewell was released in September 2020. Then he killed his daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3 at his job site on an oil field. He had policies on his kids and wife. I would have never thot he would be able to kill his family, the people he loved with all his heart. Nickole Utoft Atkinson, Friend, and Colleague of Shanann Watts. Chris killed his family for several reasons, financially he was ruined. That last picture here Watts looks like the wolf in sheeps clothing, baring one of his canine teeth. Shanann was absolutely obsessed with money and the finer things in life. He pleaded guilty that November to all three slayings. You seem to like the psychopath label. She realized she was belittling him, and too controlling, and expressed concern to Nickole about how shje was behaving and treating people. should communicate even if it is good or bad information. Shannan's body was . [2]The Denver Post jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_2575_1_2').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_2575_1_2', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], }); Watts Murder Case Being Discussed on Dr. Oz Show. I knew Chris as a middle schooler and high schooler, he went to school with my kids. I . Thats his choice, how he prefers it. Hes the best dad us girls could ask for., Need help? Shananns job and income depended on selling the idea of Thriving. Shanann herself was openly discussing the prospect of divorce as early as March or April 2018, this link [an extended version of the clip above], the best thing that has ever happened to her, https://crimerocket2.com/2020/10/08/frank-rzuceks-letter-to-detective-baumhover-on-his-observations-of-chris-watts-deteriorating-relationship-with-bella-and-ceecee/. I dont know who he is, she texted a friend on Aug. 7, 2018. Perpetrators may control their victims using sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological, financial or digital abuse. A puzzle that is missing many key pieces. Kessinger says something to same effect, that Watts wanted to sell his home, but not right away. Prosecutors have cited Watts' desire for a fresh start with his mistress, coworker Nichol Kessinger, 30, as his motive in the killings and the Google searches, as well as other facts made public in the documents, provide insight into the state of mind of a man Shanann's father described as a "heartless monster." You do so much everyday for us and take such great care of us. And we know when Shanann returned from Phoenix that night she was still hoping to woo Watts back into the marriage, hence the planned trip to Aspen the following weekend, the love letter, the self-help book and the imminent gender reveal. The documentary investigates the 2018 crimes of Chris Watts, 35, who brutally killed his pregnant wife Shanann, 34, and their two daughters Bella, four and Celeste aged three. Shanann Watts was born on January 10, 1984 in Clifton, New Jersey, USA. There she is chatting merrily with her mother about how they may go to the Mediterranean next year and how the water is nicer other places theyve been. Parents dont like to get involved in their grown adult childrens relationships or marital problems, I understand this. Have you ever broken up with someone and not felt bad about it? According to Shananns family, they werent consulted about the film and only came to know about the film when it was already in production. Chris pleaded guilty to the crimes that . ; she had already spent several *5* or so weeks without him before and that was the unfortunate reasoning for the freedom to start his affair with NK. On Nov. 6, Watts pleaded guilty to the nine charges he faced, including five counts of first-degree murder. Likely when Chris did the same thing to her she may have had some insight into herself, that this is what happened with Leonard, which caused her to try her hardest to get Chris to talk to her. Shanann Watts reached out to a friend and shared her growing concerns about her marriage but she never suspected her life was in danger. Then you file bankruptcy and the moving truck comes and takes all the beautiful stuff you recently purchased along with your new SUV. She noted that most murders of American women are committed by intimate partners, not strangers. And once she was done she cut him out of her life. On August 13, 2018, Watts strangled his wife, Shanann, in their 4,177-square-foot home. https://www.businessinsider.co.za/professions-with-the-most-psychopaths-2018-5?r=US&IR=T. The reasons that many commit such brutal crimes can be caused by issues such as: a breakdown of the family relationship (this was present in the Watts case) as well as tentative, past and current issues with access and parenting of the children; money issues (they also had a bit of financial hardships), possible mental illness is another reason. It has helped me to put my thoughts in perspective because nothing else has. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The fact that the self-help book was put in the trash and the wedding ring left on the bedside table arent incidental. Ok so I have an opinion on this and it probably wont be a popular one but here goes. He was an average student, pretty smart. Three weeks before a friend reported Shanann missing on Aug. 13, leading to the discovery that her and the girls had been murdered, Shanann texted her husband on July 24, writing, "l realized. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It is how you build one. He considered his family an albatross around his neck and divorce was never an option for him after the pregnancy was announced. I couldnt imagine a better man for us. In June 2018, Shanann told her husband she was pregnant with their third child. On to your other pointsyes and no to CW being spinelesswhile he was having an affair AND it gave him his first taste of new freedom and excitement that would have quickly worn off once there wasnt a secret to keep/hide. But besides the reference above, from page 2106 of the Discovery Discovery documents, we also know that Shanann herself was openly discussing the prospect of divorce as early as March or April 2018, at least a month before she fell pregnant. That would have been apparent to me even if I was someones friend visiting them at a get together. Wedding Picture of Shanann and Chris Watts If Shanann was a horrible person to some it doesn't mean she killed her children when so much premeditation seems to be at hand. Chilling photos show stained clothes Shanann Watts was wearing when she was murdered and buried in shallow grave by husband The clothing did not match what Shanann Watts was wearing in. Regardless she didnt murder her children, the psychopath Chris Watts took their lives . Later, Chris took Shananns body into the back of his work truck and also took his two daughters to the oil-storage site, where he first buried Shanann and then strangled both his daughters with a blanket and disposed of them in the oil tanks. In an interview with a local news station on Tuesday, Christopher said he and his wife had an emotional conversation before her disappearance, and he pleaded for her and the kids to come home. In an . $150,000 equity would have been swallowed up by realtor fees leaving the two of them not much. Shanann and her unborn child were found in a shallow grave near the oil tanks where Watts dumped his children. His belief was; if I dont make the decision, I wont ever be wrong. Our love just grows strong everyday!". No one just snaps, Glenn said. Even though the. Then he met and married Shannan and did whatever she told him to do. Chris Watts is a textbook Malignant-Covert Somatic Narcissist. I think the parents were used as a shield, the children too, so that she would not be alone with Watts in a small hotel room trying to work out their issues and his absolutely apparent, angry and distant demeanor toward her. Many commenters expressed shock that a father who, by online accounts, appeared to love his family so much could brutally take their lives, as police have alleged. The first time Chris attempted to murder his two children, Shanann was still alive. In a fit of rage, Chris strangulated Shanann and took the three dead bodies to a remote oil-storage site, Anadarko Petroleum, where he was employed before. Yes, I said former brother in law, they divorced. Chris was working for Anadarko Petroleum Corp at that time and the couple had to pay a debt of $44800. Thats what was so difficult to get out of. Only he took them out first, because he knew he was going to end her life as soon as she got home. Im sure not uncommon for cheaters. To her credit she was, and she did. Shanann Watts Chris Watts familyhttps://www.facebook.com/ShanannWatts/photosCredit: Shanann Watts/Facebook, Chris Wattsdivorcehair jazzSeparationTimeline. If she hated him so much, why didnt she leave him? According to their bankruptcy documents, they made a combined $100,000 and had a mortgage payment of $3,000 per month on their $400,000 home. Does anyone one have photos of it? Shanann Watts' First Marriage The opening 10 minutes of American Murder features social media footage of Shanann explaining her life story. Two days later, a body believed to be Shananns was found on property owned by Christophers employer, Anadarko Petroleum. He stated that he was having an affair with a woman named Nichol Kessinger and wanted to divorce Shanann, but Shanann did not want a separation, and she strangled their daughters in response to that. Six days later, she was dead -- strangled at the hands of her own husband. It is/was a gut feeling that we all get, a sinking feeling that cant be explained or described but his withdrawal was a big clue that she should have put more stock in. The final minute of the video posted at this link [an extended version of the clip above] is very insightful in this regard. Chris had his $5 million bails revoked after this and was remanded to custody immediately. Later that day, Nickole went to her house around 12:10 pm after Shanann had failed to attend her OB-GYN appointment and business meeting; she didnt even respond to any of Nickoles messages. On Aug. 15, 2018, less than a week after his wife and daughters disappeared, Chris Watts failed a polygraph test. Being open and honest is the best way to prosper individually and as a couple. He seems to have a minimal social life as well. The bankruptcy case was closed in October 2015. Divorce and talks of separation are obviously ways to verbally and mentally distance ones self from a S/O when talking to a potential new partner but this can oftentimes be the catalyst as wellthe reason for the Familicideone has to keep up with the lie they have already told. The following day, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the FBI joined the investigation. I have thought she cheated all along as well. Chris Watts opened up about the many cracks in his marriage shortly after being sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering his family. Where does the need to reinforce someones mistake come from? On Monday, Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was reported missing along with her two daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. I think she emasculated Chris. She had a brother named Frankie Rzucek. in the future. I am also wondering if he had some sort of a recreational drug usethe Oxy being given to SW by CW for the abortion could have been something from his own use for fun with NK?! After the film was released, Shananns family condemned the film and said that the filmmakers were only making money off the case. "They were going to separate. Did Chris Watts not mind his wife Shanann humiliating him on Facebook? It was reported that she made $80,000 a year. What if he really doesnt love me anymore? But wasnt he eligible for the GI Bill hmmmmm? All of this would allow him to pacify her as well as himself and buy him some more time. Shanann Watts appeared to be fighting for her marriage up until she was murdered by her husband Chris Watts.. Just a couple of weeks after the first trailer for American Murder: The Family Next . Shanann Watts Brother Always Worried About Her and the Girls But Couldnt Protect Them, Days Before Murder, Chris Watts' Wife Shanann Was Worried: 'What If He Really Doesn't Love Me Anymore? At TCRS we dont try to take anyones side, were just trying to figure out what happened. When nobody answered the doorbell, Nickole notified Chris who was at work, and also called the Frederick Police Department. Shan'ann thought - or hoped - the marriage was stuttering slightly. Why is it assumed that Shannan is controlling and that Chris hated it? Family (1) Trivia (5) Older sister of Frankie Rzucek. (He was moved out of Colorado for security reasons.). Reportedly, the documentary consists of the archival footage of the case with no narration or enactment; it also includes social media posts, law enforcement recordings, text messages, and home videos. I think I am starting to understand both sides of the fence which may have been prompted by the newly released Netflix Documentary or it may be because this case always sucked me in. Chris Watts killed his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters three years ago, a still-shocking crime that shattered those who thought they knew the picture-perfect young family. They filed for bankruptcy due to do much debt they had. She was previously married to Chris Watts. Its the underlying current of this entire tragedy. There are strong ideas that point in a direction (multiple directions) but I think it is going to be an accumulation of reasons that ultimately led him to lash out and commit murder. The ex states Shanann states she left because domestic violence. It was a part of his responsibility. That is what makes this case all the more interesting, we had most of their life documented on social media and STILL cant figure it all out. I like your thoughts too, Holly. People are not born Coverts Narcissist, they become and it stems from bad parenting. She would have moved back to NC, had her parents look after the kids, gotten a regular ole job and not have been too happy. Watts said he strangled Shanann in their bed after he said she told her their marriage was over and she said he would never see their children again. lts only one way emotions and feelings. But she didnt let up about it. Didnt Shanann cheat on Leonard with the middle eastern guy at Dirty South he mentions? On November 3, 2012, Chris and Shanann got married in the Mecklenberg County of North Carolina. THIS IS TOTAL LEFT FIELD.. I have been there but sometimes you have to get a reality check. LEONARD reported that he and SHANANN married in 2002/2003 and divorced in 2007/2008 in SC. In the U.S., call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for the. Hes passive, a yes man, doesnt want confrontation. My former brother in law once told me that he let his wife make most of their decisions. She could barely handle the 2 monsters she had, another on the way, and Chris did a lot around the house to help out with the girls, meanwhile she had them in school that cost them 2K per month. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. There was never an investigation in the case, therefore its impossible to know who killed Shanann or the little girls. He hasnt touched me all week, kissed me, talked to me except for when Im trying to figure out what is wrong, Shanann explained in another text. Then he meets Nichol, and he does what she tells him to do. Chris and Shanann had their first date August 10, 2010. She states that she felt "very insecure" during her first marriage, and goes on to discuss how bad experiences transformed her into a self-motivated woman who built her own home by age 25. How did things change so quickly? Its absolutely ludicrous and I cant wrap my mind around it. I like nice things and having nice experiences. Chris was released with pending legal proceedings after he posted $750,000 on December 1. Youre right about him being spineless, but hes not completely spineless. He then loaded his daughters into his truck along with their mother's body. She was making it very difficult for him to go through with a divorce. Yes . If you look at photos of their dining room before the bankruptcy you can see a beautiful black dining set with side board and Im not talking cheap stuff here as I would say the set was a minimum of $5-7000. Shanann was 15 weeks pregnant with the couple's son when Chris strangled her to death in their bedroom. ", Weeks earlier, while she was in North Carolina visiting her family with daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, she wrote to Chris: l realized during this trip whats missing in our relationship! I never thought of Shanann possibly using these happy family videos with Chris before her death as a ploy to hang on to him or keep him from leaving. The streaming platform recently released the documentary American Murder: . But after years of this I dont think its easy to change who you are or how you treat people. On August 13, 2018, Chris strangled Shanann in their Colorado home. He was interviewed by many news channels where he pleaded for the return of his family. Remains believed to belong to their two children were. 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. Meanwhile Kessinger thought the marriage was over. Daughter of Frank Rzucek and Sandra Rzucek. Even though the family had issues before their tragic endthey filed for bankruptcy in 2015 friends and neighbors called them the "perfect" family,per The Coloradan. The couple was blessed with two daughters: Bella Marie Watts who was born on December 17, 2013, and Celeste Cathryn Cece Watts who was born on July 17, 2015. #ChrisWatts, A post shared by Nick van der Leek (@nickvdleek) on Jun 7, 2019 at 8:30am PDT. Later, Chris confessed to murdering Shanann and his daughters. She said he had an empty head, forget everything. Anger, as in a simmering boil. I get really frustrated with people who peddle multi level marketing crap and expect their friends and family to subsidize their lifestyle through buying crap they dont want. Interesting points made here. I think ur right with all this. This narrative isnt very nice, and not very popular. CW family did it about her from the start without even giving her a chance. Chris mother is controlling. As early as August 8th, Shanann confided in Cassie Rosenberg and Nickole Atkinson that her husband wanted a divorce [she didnt], but not right away. Required fields are marked *. They were Watts way of communicating to Kessinger what he just couldnt do with Shanann. Chris and Shanann were from small towns in North Carolina. Hearing their parents noises, Bella came in and Chris told her that her mother was sick. I love you so much and so grateful you hung around when I tried pushing you away in the beginning!, On Fathers Day, Shanann penned a loving tribute to her husband on Facebook, and she shared over a dozen photos of him cuddling and playing with their two kids. And her house that everyone is talking about? She ruled EVERY aspect of their lives and he complied with it all. Specially after they are both dead! The thousands in shoes, clothes, purses etc. Remains believed to belong to their two children were later found nearby. How old was she when she married, how long did it last? The Watts family eventually settled in Frederick, Colorado in a five-bedroom home they bought in 2013. Shannon too did a lot for the family. If this information is available somewhere where I can access it can you tell me where? Meanwhile Chris was looking for someone else, he was just sick of her and all her BS. That was the plan. Shanann went on a business trip to Arizona and returned on August 13, 2018, at about 1:48 in the morning; her friend and colleague Nickole Utoft Atkinson had offered to drop her to her home from the airport. Shanann thought or hoped the marriage was stuttering slightly. Once you start, like with everything that unfolded and spiraled out of control, you cant stop or turn back. They are doing their best to survive the situation, she said. Between his mother controling him all thru his years growing up and then Shanann taking control, a person can only take so much. After he strangled her Chris said. I feel bad for as I know she knew right after the NC trip that he was cheating on her and her marriage was coming to an end. Based on her Facebook page, Shanann Watts had it all: a satisfying career that allowed her to travel, two gorgeous little girls, a doting husband and a new baby on the way. He refused to hug me after he said he will try to work it out! She did tho, threaten him all the time, to take the kids away and he would never see them again. He also knew that if he left Shanann she would make his life a living hell in every aspect of a divorce. Shan'ann Cathryn Watts, born Shan'ann Rzucek was the late wife of murderer Chris Watts. Required fields are marked *. To me he comes off douche-y, fake and spineless (I agree with Previous Poster)I dont think he has much of an identity for himself and lives much too much in his mind. Part of HuffPost Crime. During the welfare check, the police officer inspected the house but there were no signs of Shanann and her daughters. People with less than 2 brain cells should not be allowed to comment on public posts. Her first marriage/husband Discussion I'm interested in Shannan's first marriage. Watts was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Chris was moved to an out-of-station location due to security concerns on December 3, 2018; he arrived at the maximum-security prison called Dodge Correctional Institution, Waupun, Wisconsin on December 5, 2018. Shanann hiding her possible impending divorce, goes along with her living in denial as she does when she tells her Thrive clients that shes a better mother and all around human being because she wears a patch, eats the bars and drinks the shakes. The 34-year-old mother regularly posted updates on social media about . Said he thought another baby would fix his feelings. Cans Natz. You dont consider others at all, nor think about others' feelings.. However, at the same time he was telling Kessinger a slightly different story. Once there, he smothered the girls and dumped the bodies of all three. Yes, too little to late on her end. Shan'ann posted videos onto social media promoting selling Le-Vel's wellness supplement Thrive. Shanann Watts, the Colorado woman who was recently killed along with her two young daughters, was previously married to a man named Chris Watts. That summer, Chris had gone from a loving husband to a cheater to a killer. I listened to Interview podcast with the ex. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Anne Sacoolas Wiki, Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More, Ramatu Ujiri (Masai Ujiris Wife) Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Children, Biography & More, Aaron Dean Wiki, Age, Wife, Controversy, Family, Biography & More, Larry Nassar Wiki, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More, Qasem Soleimani Wiki, Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography & More, Maci Currin Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Biography & More. Chris was broken LONG before he met Shanann. I think all the abuse and toxicity of being with Shanann and realizing that someone else would want him and treat him well made him snap. If Chris CHOOSES not to make a choice in anything ie lets watch what you want to watch eat where you want to eat go where you want to go etc that doesnt automatically make Shannan controlling, it makes Chris a boring, spineless, personalityless wimp. Chris had been pulling away from her for a long time but once she got pregnant he was trapped and she knew it. It amazes me to see photos and videos of Bella and CeeCee and the love they had for one another is plain to see. ET. Christopher is now in jail facing six charges three for first-degree murder and three for tampering with evidence. We dont know whether there had been violence during their marriage, but it would not be surprising that Shanann tried to project a positive image to her friends and colleagues, both on and off of social media.. Interesting none-the-less. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Totally depressed, unable to eat or sleep and wondering how she was going to make it on her own. In November 2017, Shanann posted a video to her Facebook pageto celebrate their anniversary. It's no mystery, the Watts marriage was in trouble long before Shan'ann received that critical credit card alert on Saturday night, proving Watts wasn't at the Rockies Games, and suggesting he wasn't eating alone. On Monday, Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was reported missing along with her two daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. Hammering away relentlessly. The YT video I watched as referenced above has a few parts to it that are quite informative and have helped me to fully understand both sides of this marriageand actually if you ask me, there were more than twothere were 4 CW, SW, NK and his parents (mom) were all involved in the marriage I think there were multiple influences and opinions that were making things toxic on both ends. 80,000 was between both of their salaries. But you can see a pattern here, with Shanann Pouring herself into work and not being interested in any of the things he was up to. This is not necessarily true, but it could be true. Odd that when her marriage to King ran into trouble her behavior exactly mirrored that of Chris in the months before the murders: Not waning to engage in conversation, shutting down, withdrawing, physically distancing herself within the home, etc. All parents would want the best education for their children. I dated a narcissistic sociopath and I get how incredibly cold and unfeeling they can be. Shanann Watts was visiting her parents with her two daughters in the area for a summer vacation in the weeks leading up to her murder. Ive watched hundreds of hours of videos and read all the discovery on this case and I think some of what you write may be true but not all. He probably fantasized about a different life for a while. Very charming outside but empty inside. Chris was arrested by Frederick Police on August 15, 2018, after he had failed a polygraph test, and subsequently, confessed to murdering his wife, Shanann. Not a popular opinion. They added that they feared that the release of the film will only increase the harassment that they had already been receiving. But one day she starts seeing subtle changes, then more physical changes, and a more assured and arrogant Chris started to emerge, she knew the marriage was definitely in trouble before she got pregnant. There hasn't been a crime as chilling and tragic as the murder of Shanann Watts and her daughters in a long time. If she was (if she was making $80K a year) she would have to end up paying him child support. I think he was confused and didnt want to make a strong decision either way, yet wanted out of his marriage and family life. I think that was the form her OCD took. Ruth Glenn, president of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said social media allows for individuals to project a moment in time, versus the realities of their lives. You are a complete moron if you think she killed her kids. Why was their marriage not going well? At a later hearing, the bail was set at $5 million, and Chris was required to put down 15% to be released. He'd stopped touching her, kissing her, would barely speak unless spoken to. And they were his children too, not just shannons. In Shananns mind she may have convinced herself it all had to do with the nut argument with his parents, then at the end of her life she may have gotten the message that he was cheating, but way way before that. He seemed very distracted and disengaged. He takes her side in the nutgate incident and its possible hed already made up his mind what he was going to do so he could act like he was on her side knowing it really didnt make much difference, he was going to get rid of everyone anyway. Shanann and Chriss Watts with their Children. They may feel emasculated and when the marriage begins to fail, they lose control and parts of their own identitythis kind of melds into the CIVIL REPUTABLE killer when it comes to identity and it appears both CW and SW had their complete lives wrapped up in their family. The heartbreaking messages hint at a crumbling marriage and a wife who can't figure out why her husband seems to suddenly want a divorce. What was their age difference if he met her while she was still in high school? Said, he refused couples counseling., Shanann was expecting a son they planned to name Niko. Shanann Watts/Netflix/2020. IDK just my two-centsit is hard to see in most families b/c not many of us post so openly about our daily lives. Is Shanann the only girlfriend he ever had? They withdraw and distance themselves. Your mind (even if it constantly runs in the background) will always be consumed with the what-ifs and know that you have this deep desire for something more and when you find someone that is of the same mindset it is really hard to switch gears and go back to what you know isnt cutting it anymore (unfortunately/unfortunate choice of words as I completely respect the sanctity of marriage and strong support SW) but I believe he just got trapped and wanted a quick way out. Two years later, he is housed at Dodge Correctional Institution, a maximum-security prison, in Waupun, Wisconsin. So why didnt Watts just get a divorce, like the district attorney said? They were facing financial ruin and so, to admit they werent thriving meant a further lose of income. That router article is amazing work Nick! She was making it very difficult to admit to an affair. On the morning of Aug. 7, just six days before was she . She was desperate when she realized he was done. I think they were married 3-4 years. Nothing out of the box. They dont want family, friends or S/Os to know so they secretly go and get this done. Chris boss spoke very highly of him in the first phone interview with the CBI. He seems unable to make and follow through with what he leads both Shanann and Nicole K to believe. He wasnt emasculated by her, thats who he was before she came along. Over the summer of 2018, Chris Watts changed. Need help? Chris is an introvert. Shanann was born to Frank Rzucek and Sandra Rzucek. People divorce and move on with their lives. Wake up to the day's most important news. Height [1]IMDb jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_2575_1_1').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_2575_1_1', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], });: 5 5. On June 11 . At the time of her death, she was fifteen weeks pregnant with a son who she had named Nico Lee Watts; her date of delivery was January 31, 2019. I love how some people begin their comments with Im not victim blaming BUT or Obviously he should not have done it BUT . "7 years ago I fell in love with you, 5 years ago I married my best friend, my soul mate, I married you!!" He never ever portrayed anything when it came to those poor little girls. Interesting he says when things were not going well in their relationship, thats when she poured herself into work, out late, not coming home at all etc. Chris told Shanann he wanted a divorce a few hours later. I also think she used her physical hardships once again to play on his sympathies, sort of like a book of struggles, but he had already turned a deaf ear. Chris, we are so incredibly blessed to have you! she wrote. Murder is a way to save the family from the hardships, etc. If he was completely spineless he wouldnt have had the affair or committed the murder. Based on her Facebook page, Shanann Watts had it all: a satisfying career that allowed her to travel, two gorgeous little girls, a doting husband and a new baby on the way. According to Shannans ex, she had many of the same traits as Chris! She started seeing signs long before he killed them even confiding in a friend I dont think hes cheating on me as he has no game! I just thank God he took the right Chris Watts ' pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and daughters Bella and Celeste went missing on Aug. 13, 2018, after she missed a doctor's appointment. The way she told him about Nico was bizarre. The Watts Family Murders became a talk of many talks and news shows; episodes of ABC News television news magazine 20/20, American talk show Dr. Phil, and The Dr. Oz Show featured the story of the massacre. Having someone listen to him was a total shock to him. He wants out but. That is never a good sign. Married 5 years and 9 months. He also said so, and others said so too. He doesnt say but of course, we are only getting Leonards side of the story and we cant hear Shananns. He has changed. She started working as a human resource specialist at Childrens Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora in 2013. On the day of his arrest, Chris was fired from his job. The Watts family eventually settled in Frederick, Colorado in a five-bedroom home they bought in 2013. He went from being a loving husband excited to welcome a new baby to his family to a man cheating on his wife to a man who murdered his wife and daughters and dumped them in an oil field. They met in 2010 through mutual friends and married in November 2012. After all, it's not hard to see why people thought that. I notice other than no longer wanting to be with him, he had nice things to say about her, she was a hard worker, people liked and were drawn to her and she got along well with them. True Crime Analysis, Breakthroughs, Insights & Discussions Hosted by Bestselling Author Nick van der Leek, Discovery DocumentsEx husbandLeonard King. Why do you need film footage of that? Chris said when he met Nicole, he was not used to being treated with respect and having someone interested in what he thought. Cheryln Cadle, a married grandmother of 12, recalled her correspondence with Chris Watts in "Cellmate Secrets," a true-crime docuseries on Lifetime narrated by Angie Harmon. How old was he? You spoil us with love an attention! It seemed like Shannon dictated everything with the kids and he just followed orders. Taylor, "I am here for you and whatever you need. Have you forgotten what he did to her and his own children? On August 16, the authorities discovered Shananns body buried in a shallow grave nearby, and the childrens bodies were found hidden in the oil tanks. "It's horrific": Christopher Watts' sweetheart talks around for the first time as sentencing in Frederick murders pulls near The woman also known as authorities before Watts' arrest for murdering his girlfriend and two daughters Whenever Nichol Kessinger It was clear from the messages that Shanann's marriage was in crisis, Chris was at best apathetic about the new baby, the couple had serious financial problems, and Shanann had begun to suspect Chris was cheating on her. I think she realized especially during her stay in NC that there was something very wrong and the change was likely permanent. To her he was in the midst of a divorce, and by the time of the murders the divorce was being finalized, and so was the sale of the house. She obviously would have felt comfortable enough to leave her girls with him, to leave him for a weekend, etc. I went out looking for as much information as I could, I watched a YT video from Something Criminal, S02/E02 and it narrates a good spin on the argument that CW was also creating an alternative version of his relationship with SW to his friends and family as it benefited him. I listened to Interview podcast with the ex. Many have called him a monster, a psychopath, or just pure evil. We may never know, but amateur sleuths may want to look at a timeline of their marriage for clues. It was so refreshing to finally see an actual, logical response. One of the jobs typically associated with psychopaths are salespeople. Going way back, back to the conversation she had with Mr. Hamza, back before Chris was shopping around for hookups, back to when he might have first flirted with Nichole Kessinger. They argued and he strangled her. For the kind of woman Shannon was, she wouldnt have just given up on her two children even if Chris had left. According to the lawyer, after an argument over divorce, Chris strangled Shanann to death. He thought he could sway this to work in his favor. Study up! This baby in my belly deserves his full love, she texted her friend, who had advised her to go through Chris phone for signs of infidelity. Yeah, she was a real gem. Didnt she say somewhere that Chris is the one who thought a third child, hoping for a boy, would help their marriage and then she mentions to people that he now thinks Bella and Celeste are enough? Tammy Lee, an investigator in the case, conducted the . >>>Firstly because he was having an affair, and secondly because he murdered her. She added that domestic violence does not have to be physical. He is also reportedly back in touch with Kessinger, who changed her name after the murders, per Daily Mail. In addition to the murder charges for Shanann and his daughters, he also pleaded guilty . NEVER. To me inside he was a volcano just waiting to erupt. She even brings it up again in the love letter she left for him. She would contact CW and NKs employer outing them and she would stir up ANY kind of shit she could even if it would be detrimental to her own children. LEONARD had heard that SHANANN was really involved in . They met in 2010 through mutual friends and married in November 2012. I know we cant judge a parent by a few videos, but I didnt see the passionatly loving parent or strong engagement between he and his kids. But the tense silence of pretending everything is fine is not healthy, or helpful. Chris Watts is serving five life sentences plus 48 years in prison without the possibility of parole. This might have been in an attempt to just glaze over their issues and not answer truthfully but to answer with half-truths. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You put up with 3 impatient, demanding women in the house, she wrote on Instagram in April. The doc also discusses Shannan's . Shanann "I've cried myself to sleep over a week now. I remember she mentioned in her video discussing this time period she portrayed herself as a hard worker that put him through school. Obviously he didnt think it through well enough but I also agree with other posters, he may be someone who is easily pushed over and goes with the flow but having all those strong personality types around him doesnt overshadow the fact that he was harboring a deeper hatred/set of feelings/energy inside, layered deep within himself. Watts had two daughters with her husband, named Bella and Celeste. Just Published! You dont just go out and buy thousands of dollars worth of shit just before filing bankruptcy and expect to keep it. Obviously Thrive was all BS and she was facing a pregnancy all by herself, flat broke and facing humiliation from her team/peers and raising kids by herself. In April 2013, Shanann and Chris moved with her family to Frederic, Colorado, and bought a five-bedroom, four-bathroom house at 2825 Saratoga Trail on a loan of $392,709. There isnt a loss like it. So they had been together only 8 years and 3 day at the time on that fatal morning. At present, the house is valued $583,500 (as of 2020). Chris Watts, then 33, had grown distant from his family and was seeing a new woman. She was a victim of the Watts Family Murders that occurred on August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado. She did her schooling from Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines. Hes the best dad us girls could ask for.. The murder of Shanann Watts and her children has reentered the public consciousness thanks to Netflix. He was charged with five counts . I know an ex wife who was getting very greedy and sued for more and lost because her ex could show he had no income by getting his employer to pay him in cash and lived on credit cards for a while. They were also due in court just weeks after the murders because their homeowner's association sued. Watts told Ann Meadows, the realtor, on the morning the disappearance that him and Shanann hadnt gotten on for over a year. https://shakedowntitle.com/2018/09/30/dirty-south-customs-shananns-dirty-little-secret/. There is content out there that confirms not only did Shanann know a split was on the cards, but her own family did too. It seemed choreographed. Janny Free please dont call them little monsters they died but the hand of their father, and Bella was such a sweet little girl, and CeCe was younger she was still in toddler stageShe was gonna grow out of itNo matter what happened between these adults they didnt deserve to die, and neither did Shanann RIP Shanann and your 3 Angels Bella Celeste Nico , Janny didnt call them little monsters she was repeating what Shanann called them in one of her videos . Place Where Shanann Watts Children were Hidden. I personally would not have gone on that AZ trip knowing there is something wrong unless we had come to an impasse and had agreed to disagree or agreed to either separate or try and see how things go (which is what the speculation and her texts show). After killing Shanann, he drove her body to an oil drilling site where he worked, taking daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, with him. Another type of family killer to look at would be DISAPPOINTED KILLERS or people who believe they have been let down by those around themmostly their partner and children. He pleaded guilty on November 9, and his death penalty was not put forward on Shananns familys request as a part of the plea deal. they were flirting long before they ever hooked up and each knew the other was interested in them. In his eyes they had to go all of them and I believe he thought about murdering them as soon as he got a taste of freedom. I love Chris! she wrote. He smothered his daughters to death, buried his wife in a shallow grave, dumped his daughters' bodies in an oil tank, then he went to work as if nothing happened. He wants to fade into the background. Why is it assumed that Shannan is controlling and that Chris hated it? On August 21, Chris was charged with five counts of first-degree murder, an additional one count per child cited as death of a child who had not yet attained 12 years of age and the defendant was in a position of trust, three counts of tampering with a deceased human body, and unlawful termination of a pregnancy. That was definitely the plan." Why SW stayed in NC all that time is beyond me. Was it weakness on his part or hers? More info here: https://crimerocket2.com/2020/10/08/frank-rzuceks-letter-to-detective-baumhover-on-his-observations-of-chris-watts-deteriorating-relationship-with-bella-and-ceecee/, Your email address will not be published. It really isnt a good feeling at all to know you are expendable and vulnerable. ', Chris Watts Case: After Investigators Speak Out on Confession, a Look Back at Tragic 2018 Killings, Chris Watts Is 'Triggered' by Netflix Documentary, Which 'Makes Him Feel a Lot of Shame': Source, Chris Watts 'Will Never See' Netflix Doc, But Its Release Sent Him 'to Some Dark Places': Friend, Shannan Watts Says Chris Is 'Best Thing that Has Ever Happened to Me' in Trailer for Netflix Series, Inside the Deceptions of Chris Watts Before He Murdered His Wife and Children, Shanann Watts' Brother 'Highly Recommends' Netflix Doc: It 'Gives My Sister a Voice', Chris and Shanann Watts' Final Texts Before He Killed Her Are Revealed in New Netflix Doc, Shanann Watts' Parents Break Their Silence on Triple Murder of Daughter and 'Miracle' Grandkids, Shanann Watts' Love Letters to the Husband Who Killed Her Are Revealed in New Netflix Doc, After Murdering His Wife and Daughters, Chris Watts Texted Mistress Saying 'I Didn't Hurt My Family', Summer Before Triple Murder, Watts Couple Had 'Full-Blown Fight' Then Hugged When They Were Seen, become intimate with an unwitting co-worker. He remarried and has kids. Hopefully hell spend the rest of his life being emasculated by being another prisoners jail bitch. A more assertive divorce narrative [to Kessinger]. Shananns worries about her marriage had eaten up her confidence in Chris and their bond together. I guess what I cant get my mind around is how he moved from wanting out to strangling those little girls and his wife. Did Chris Watts not mind his wife Shanann humiliating him on Facebook? He figured Ill get what I want and she has a hard time getting pregnant so it will never happen. Shanann, who posted on social media as part of her job selling health products, interspersed her sales pitches with adoring messages about her husband and kids. For anyone who questions if he did, think about losing your child. Then he drove her body to a job site at the oil company where he worked. And I say this as a woman you can be controlling and its something Im always working on. Shanann Watts was born on Tuesday, January 10, 1984 (age 34 years at the time of death), in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, as Shanann Cathryn Rzucek. I have been truly floored by everything else I have been reading. Coupled with his need to be dependent, the savior/hero and narcissistic (tendencies); he realized he was outmatched and probably felt claustrophobic, trapped, etc. Due to financial reasons, Wyndham Hill Master Association Inc., Shanann and Chris homeowners association filed a suit against them for a fee of $1,533 in July 2018. There was also a good heart there I can see I think because of this drive and a relentless thrusting of her family onto social media, she lost him an essentially reserved guy somewhere along the way.
emmanuel del real estatura,
coral reef decomposers,
ark megatherium taming tips,
how to turn off approve a transaction rbs,
hygge tygge motherland,
marilyn denis husband jim karas occupation,
skype for business not syncing with outlook calendar,
road accident in falkirk today,
cafe capri lunch menu,
will a ram mount a pregnant ewe,
chanel employee benefits,
how to read police report codes bc,
two memorable characters created by jack london,
how do i email sanjay gupta,
channel 4 news anchor fired,
Alaska Morning Net Frequencies,
Somers, Ct Real Estate Transactions,
Citroen C1 Front Seat Removal,
Abraham Rodriguez Maine,
Frases De Chorar Sozinha,
Who Does Haley Tju Play In Danger Force,
Health Care Assistant Jobs In Netherlands With Visa Sponsorship,