I'm living it, and I have been living it every single day for two years. KILLER dad Chris Watts revealed grisly details of his pregnant wifes murder in a bombshell prison letter, according to reports. He was charged with five counts of first-degree murder (one for each person he killed, plus two additional counts for the slayings of Bella and Celeste because they were under 12 years old), one count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy and three counts of tampering with a deceased human body. Necessary-Ad-4945 10 mo. She was in control of everything until Shannan came along. He's not a monster," said the mother. His former confidante, Cheryln Cadle, a true crime author who is releasing a new book, The Murders of Christopher Watts, after writing to him and visiting him in prison, has also watched the program. Chris Watts, 33, pleaded guilty to murdering his 34-year-old wife, who was pregnant with a son they had already named Nico, and their two daughters Celeste, 3 and Bella, 4, in August. Strange to me that when Shanann "left" for 5 weeks Chris cheated. Cindy and Ronnie Watts, Chris' mom and dad, spoke out Monday for the first time about the case in an interview with KMGH. I agree. We still love our son no matter what and we miss our grand babies. I wonder does she realize how hated she is? ? . If this actually happened like theyre saying that it did, that he killed them, then what was the trigger? Cindy told KMGH. I am so lost for words, she wrote. He's not a psychopath," his mother claimed in a televised interview. I am so lost for words. Watts previously told investigators that Shannan's killing was a spur-of-the-moment crime of passion and didn't admit to planning it. In the book Letters From Christopher: The Tragic Confessions of the Watts Family Murders, Cheryln Cadle revealed that he wrote, "I thought it would be easier to be with Nichol if Shanann wasn't pregnant." Ronnie, 63, added: "He has not been able to watch it [the documentary], he was never told about it or asked about it. The Watts family thought he was cheating because money was disappearing, but he was doing drugs. ET In American Murder: The Family Next Door, viewers get an intimate look at the life and family of Chris Watts, who on Aug. 13, 2018, murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two children by strangulation. Ronnie and Cindy Watts, who say they will always love their murderer son despite his horrendous crimes, claim the 35-year-old killer knows "nothing" about the new program, after reports he is feeling "shame" over it being aired. She wheeled on me and exploded in a rage, as if I were the one who had done something wrong. Watts, 35, reportedly detailed the gruesome slaying of Shanann Watts in one of his prison letters and he also revealed that he'd been thinking about killing her for "weeks.". Pregnant Shanann Watts and daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, were reported missing on Aug. 13, 2018 after she missed an OB-GYN appointment. His parents said Monday they were unaware he was preparing to plead guilty, and Ronnie said he can only think it was to spare both families the pain of a protracted trial. A few weeks before the tragic incident, Cindy had thrown her daughter-in-law out of the house for yelling at her over ice cream choices. She pointed out that Chris had gained Shanann's trust after she went through a divorce in her early twenties. The cruel man, who pleaded guilty to the murders, was given five life sentences and placed in a maximum-security prison in Wisconsin. He was normal, he didnt have a temper, he was just easy-going like his dad. Lady, I get that he is your son, but for the love of God, he brutally murdered his entire family! The cruel man, who pleaded guilty to the murders, was given five life sentences and placed in a maximum-security prison in Wisconsin. Cindy claimed her son changed after meeting Shanaan in high school. Celeste was allergic to nuts, which prompted Shanann to yell at Cindy about the ice cream choice. He added, "He's taking it one day at a time, just like we are. "Family killer" Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and his kids mercilessly. Shanann Watts (center) and her daughters. Even Chris Watts knows this to be true. They're real slick about the manipulation too, they do their fake, sweet drawl and rehearsed manners to put on a show, while they're secretly plotting your demise. However, Chris never wanted to improve the relationship. It discusses the brutal 2018 murders of Shanann Watts and the couple's daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, after their bodies were found at a nearby oil plant and Watts was convicted after an astonishing confession. An officer noted: "Shannan's mother called during this time . Lessons Learned In Life strives to offer you unique illustrations, posters and quotes besides collecting the information from the internet, books , magazines and various visual media. We've received your submission. He was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole, per the Daily Mail. 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. He pled guilty to murdering his family because he is guilty.. We're trying to move forward but it's a very hard task.". American Murder: The Family Next Door is available on Netflix Wednesday. The request not to seek the death penalty came from Shannan's family. His children were innocent, beautiful babies, that did nothing wrong ever! I will do anything for you.. Cindy had picked pistachio ice cream, but Celeste was allergic to nuts which means that flavor could have been fatal. Preview. It was a very hard relationship (with Shanann) as far as I'm concerned. But, it seems that a former Colorado dad, Chris Watts, wanted his family dead for weeks. Colorado News. We discuss/debate the evidence of the case in this subreddit. During one of the interviews, she tried to pin the murder of the two children on Shanann. Shanann's family don't feel the same way and have condemned the Watts' statements. Their false statements, however hurtful and inaccurate, will never alter the truth about Shanann, and will never alter the truth about the crimes committed by their son, Chris Watts.. The Chris Watts documentarydropped on Netflix in 2020 and shed light on the horrifying 2018 crimes. Popplewell saidthe note reveals how "shattered" Shananns confidence was over the ordeal. While Watts's family continued to stand by their son, Shanann's family condemned their statements. He insisted both of the girls were dead when he dropped them in the oil tankers. I missed everything about you. When people have difficulties in their marriage, they work it out or they part ways. Watts was convicted of the 2018 murders of his two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, and his pregnant wife Shanann. Watts killed his entire family in August 2018. And even then, they're still his kids! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7520985/Chris-Watts-chilling-letter-confessing-killed-family.html, https://www.the-sun.com/news/1566222/american-murderer-chris-watts-parents-book-netflix-documentary/, https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/chris-watts-case/chris-watts-parents-break-their-silence-about-son-s-case, https://abc11.com/chris-watts-update-parents-news-family/4677948/. Hes going to die in prison and theres no telling what will be done to him in prison and I just want him to fight, his mom said. Cindy claimed her son changed after meeting Shanaan in high school. The best bit was at the trial when she had a chance to speak with her husband beside her. When women like her feel threatened and have trouble letting go of their sons, it often shows. He put Bella, Celeste and their mother's body in his truck and drove to the oil site, where he smothered Bella and Celeste and left their bodies in oil tanks and buried Shanann's corpse. Chris pleaded guilty to all nine charges against him, including first-degree murder for killing Shanaan and their two daughters, 3-year-old Celeste and 4-year-old Bella, in August. In a scene that got cut from the final version of the documentary, it was revealed at their wedding that Shanann was the first person to say I love you" in their relationship. I think Cindy would have disliked any woman Chris married. These southern mothers I'm particularly referencing live in their own world and think everyone not born into their nuclear family is a peasant and beneath them. We love you and forgive you, son." Yet Chris Watts still chose to murder Shanann, Bella, Celeste, and Nico. And her family is fully prepared to do so.. Coverage of the latest true crime stories and famous cases explained, as well as the best TV shows, movies and podcasts in the genre. No copyright infringement is intended. After killing Shanann, he smothered the couples two young daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, before dumping all their bodies at an oil drilling site where he worked. "By that time I was just kind of sick of his stunts, trying to control the narrative," she told The Sun. "Shanann Watts was a faithful wife, and the most gentle and loving mother in the world to her children Bella, Celeste, and Nico. This story has been shared 104,545 times. "Chris, I forgive you and your sister forgives you and we will never abandon you," he said. Thanks for contacting us. Four days earlier, Chris, 33, pleaded guilty to murdering Shanann,. Many people are against Shanann.". Chris Watts' mother reportedly gave Shannan's youngest daughter nuts to eat despite a known, severe allergy to them. Then, when I saw the preview yesterday for his video calls he's had with his family, coming out later this month, his mom is acting like he, and Shan'ann just got into a fight, and he slapped her. She thinks its because shes fallen out with his family, she told Oxygen.com. Watts who had been having an affair with his co-worker Nichol Kessinger indicated in these letters to Cadle that he thought about killing his family in the days leading up to their deaths. You crazy bit*h. Agreed! All Rights Reserved. And Chris Watts still chose to lie about it until he could lie no more. On Aug. 13, 2018, Chris strangled Shanann, 34, in their Colorado home. Shanaan, 34, was 15 weeks pregnant with a boy, Nico, at the time. He strangled Shanann while she was 15 weeks . When the Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door that focused on his crime was released, Watts's father stated, "He has not been able to watch it [the documentary], he was never told about it or asked about it." In turn, Cindy kicked Shanann out of the house. His eldest daughter, Bella, even begged him to spare her life after seeing what he had done to her younger sister. His surprise plea marked a sudden end to a case that some observers expected to drag on for years. She wanted to remain in control of her son, but him having a wife got in the way of that. as he killed her. Police investigated the Watts' Colorado home, but it seemed like Shanann and her daughters had just vanished into thin air. But despite Chris' violent actions, he seemed to have the support of his parents. I miss everything about you.". Editors note: This article was originally published on September 30, 2021. The parents of the Colorado man who murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters claimed their son was in an abusive marriage with a manipulative woman who was more capable of carrying out the slayings than he was. We take care to give due credit if the artist is known. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. It was just on and on and on and I just had a bad feeling.". "He thinks he can control you with his mind, and that's what he tried to do with me. Want to keep up with the latest. Last night he was arrested for their murders. Weird. Chris, I forgive you and your sister forgives you and we will never abandon you.". Absolutely delusional. They asked me why she couldnt fight back, its because she couldnt fight back. She also portrayed the dead woman as a negative influence on him. Yet Chris Watts still chose to murder Shanann, Bella, Celeste, and Nico. I just want him to fight. During their correspondence, Watts revealed gruesome details about the August 2018 murders in Colorado and how he smothered his 35-year-old wife and children. Read on to find out what's really going on with Chris Watts' parents. The Sun reported that when he was being sentenced in 2018, Cindy said, "I have always loved you and I still do. On Aug. 15, 2018, less than a week after his wife and daughters disappeared, Chris Watts failed a polygraph test. I love seeing their smile with you.". She says the last time she spoke with Watts he was "dead set" against going for an appeal, adding he is "very afraid" to go back to Colorado after receiving death threats. I found the letter--it was obviously a card or invitation--opened it, and discovered that the party had been the prior week. D.A. Apparently, she befriended the Watts family after the murder. #chriswatts #truecrimeI came across Sandy Rzucek's statement that she wrote out for the Colorado police. We still love our son no matter what and we miss our grandbabies. "Hes not a sociopath. Hes not the kind of person that would do something like that. After intense questioning by the police, Chris confessed to murdering Shanann and their daughters and disposing of the bodies in the oil field where he worked, per Insider. Shanann was 15 weeks pregnant with a son, Niko, when she was killed. "He's got a real fan base of people that believe he's innocent," she said. 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People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. It was so disturbing and weird.. Jamie was so happy to see him and she was tearful, overly affectionate and so loving towards her big brother. According to KMGH, Cindy and Ronnie still believe the explanation Chris offered police in mid August that he killed Shanann after he watched her strangle their youngest daughter at their Colorado home when he told her he wanted to separate. Chris Watts still chose to dump the bodies of his own family in oil tanks. On August 13, 2018, Colorado dad Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts (she was carrying their son, Nico), and their two daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste. In all our wedding pictures she is holding HIS HAND not her husbands. I couldn't do anything right," said Cindy to ABC11. Celeste was allergic to nuts, which prompted Shanann to yell at Cindy about the ice cream choice. She left it for Chris before leaving on a work trip with friends. She had just visited Chris parents in North Carolina and Chris mother Cindy Watts bought pistachio ice cream for the visit, according to a 2019 interview between Chris and investigators obtained by. Even when the evidence was against Chris and he confessed to his crimes, his parents have been unable to condemn their son for it. "They asked if we wanted to see it before it was released, which I declined to, [but] I wanted to see what the narrative was going to be. In exchange for his guilty plea, Chris was spared a possible death sentence and instead will spend the rest of his life in prison, according to prosecutors. He was also charged for the death of his unborn child, whom Shanann had named Nico. He only wanted her out of the way. Shanann was a wonderful soul. Shanann Watts Family Was Incredibly Firm in Not Wanting Death for Murderous Husband. The 33-year-old confessed to dumping the two little girls bodies in oil tanks and burying his wife nearby. The couple spoke out after watching the Netflix documentary, American Murder: The Family Next Door. It's something that stays with you.". God it makes me so angry, i try to avoid any article or post when i see her name on it. Did you see the YouTube video of Chris and his sister Jamie talking to each other during a visit. Shanann even went into detail about missing her sex life with Chris, obviously having no idea the note would eventually be read by millions before going back to begging her husband and father of what would have been three children to just work things out with her despite some issues with his parents. The letter had sat on the bed for over a month. sentenced to three consecutive and two concurrent life sentences, Chris Watts' Confession Letters Reveal Horrifying Murder Details About His Slaying of Shanann Watts and Daughters, Chris Watts Home Where He Murdered Wife Shanann and Two Daughters Still for Sale, how Shanann Watts family feels about Netflixs. Chris is going to spend the rest of his life in prison and is receiving letters, including romantic ones. However, his mother, Cindy Watts, was in denial that her son was a killer. "This case is unbelievable, the interest there has been. She is using this creator Miss Mensa to gain sympathy for her son, so she can continue to blame the vic. Chris parents did not return a call. In doing so, they felt the need to make vicious, grotesque and utterly false statements about Shanann, the statement said. I can't even explain how hard this pain hurts. She wrote about her encounters with Cindy Watts - a. Thank you,Brigitte Nicole,Creator/Administrator of Lessons Learned In Life. I'm sure this happens elsewhere, but it's a recurring theme amongst some Southern women (not all, of course). A lot of questions. Desperate to find explanations for Chris distant behavior, Shanann theorizedthat Chris wasmad over family drama. I was shocked to see videos that I thought were private of Shanann and the kids, showing me on the slip and slide in the backyard. She incorporated parts of the completed letter into the documentary. These statements, however hurtful and inaccurate, will never alter the truth about [Shanann], and will never alter the truth about the crimes committed by their son, Chris Watts, her parents said. "I would say she's more capable than Christopher," she said. Tammy Lee, an investigator in the case, conducted the . Im so sorry for their huge loss. "People come up with all these narratives. It wasn't until Chris was in prison that he revealed to investigators how the murders happened: He told Shanann he wanted to separate so he could be with his girlfriend Nichol Kessinger. as being bossy by people online following the murders due to her assertive nature, vows to do whatever it takes. For one thing, I didn't feel like I was getting the . Like father, like son?? I missed your morning breath, your touch, your lips against mine. The letter was featured in the hit Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door. Just days before the murders, Shanann gave Chris ahandwritten letter. Shanaan, 34, was 15 weeks pregnant with a boy, Nico, at the time. Please be advised that this contains disturbing and potentially triggering content. The couple lived in Frederick, a small town north of Denver.. Chris Watts acted like he was upset they were gone. But inconsistencies in his statements to investigators stoked their suspicions and the facade he attempted to erect soon crumbled. Chris, who was facing the death penalty, wisely took deal and pled guilty to the murders. Then his mom is non stop lying to him "people all over the world believe in you!" "He was normal, he didn't have a temper, he was just easy-going like his Dad. Shanann and Chris Watts | Facebook. Chris had become cold and distant about five weeks before the murders and Shanann began to suspect an affair. Christopher, I dont see him capable at all, but if something happened that night and that did happen God forbid if it did happen what was the trigger? 2019 All of the posters created for this website are copyright of Lessons Learned in Life, https://www.the-sun.com/news/1566222/american-murderer-chris-watts-parents-book-netflix-documentary/, https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/chris-watts-case/chris-watts-parents-break-their-silence-about-son-s-case, https://abc11.com/chris-watts-update-parents-news-family/4677948/, https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/chris-watts-daughter-4-begged-22768811. We love you and forgive you, son. Cindy Watts still blames Shan'Ann for her own demise. She said, "I would say she's more capable than Christopher," Cindy said. and letters from Shananndetailing the breakdown of the couples marriage. For those that didn't tune in, don't worry, we've got you. "It was pretty much just my mom and my sister, they didn't like her. What in the hell is wrong with his mother? We love you and forgive you son," Cindy said in court. I want him to plead not guilty to the children.". She is almost 86 now but still refuses to accept responsibility for her actions. My mother left it on my former bed. A girl once sent me a graduation party invitation, but she sent it to my mother's house, thinking I still lived there. "Im gonna write to you so much" , "we miss you so much" , "your hair looks so good!!!" Days before Shanann Watts was murdered by her husband Chris Watts, she wrote a thoughtful and heartfelt letter to him in which she expressed her desire to fix their crumbling marriage. Watts previously told investigators that Shannan's killing was a spur-of-the-moment crime of passion and didn't admit to planning it. . "All kinds of people will form opinions because of this tragedy but what they say doesn't matter," part of it read. What a stupid horrible Exuse of a mother, she goes on and on about how perfect he is yet she did throw daggers on their marriage and she even mentions when he decides to leave the marriage which is not supposed to happen he has finally seen the light?! c/o @DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/BAfwUcXI7Z. "The . Watts sobbed in court as he pleaded guilty to five counts of murder in the first degree, three counts of tampering with a deceased human body, and one count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy. You deserve the world and I hate seeing you hurt. He then attempted to play the role of a concerned husband and dad. Watts sobbed in court as he pleaded guilty to five counts of murder in the first degree, three counts of tampering with a deceased human body, and one count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy. He was sentenced to three consecutive and two concurrent life sentences for the murders, plus an additional 48 years for unlawful termination of a pregnancy and another 36 years for tampering with Shanann and their daughters' corpses. Moreover, the mother blamed his wife for the tough marriage she put him through. There are plenty of wonderful women/ mothers in North Carolina, however there are numerous mothers in that area with this shitty mindset. His father Ronnie, too, supported his son. I will always fight for our marriage and you! "The last thing on earth I want is for you to hurt. Police. The story he told me that night, I believed it: The way he looked at me, the way he was crying, I believed it.. While a full picture of the couples life may never be made public, those who knew them have described a seemingly happy union possibly beset by tension. Please read the rules before posting or commenting. I don't want him to take this plea deal. Eventually, when he was found out leading to confession to his crimes, he left his parents confused. She didnt want to date, but he pursued her until she felt comfortable being vulnerable with him. During the interview, Cindy even said it was more likely for Shanann to have killed the babies. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Chris Watts' Mother Didn't Get Along With His Wife Shanann By Pippa Raga Sep. 30 2020, Updated 3:06 p.m. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Cindy said she told her son: If he wasnt a murderer, he should not plead. I missed talking to you in person. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Details of the horrific murders have been shown in new Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door, shocking viewers. When I read the news, I found out he was still married and his wife was 15 weeks pregnant, Kessinger said, adding that she repeatedly questioned him about his circumstances and had no clue Shanann was pregnant with his child. He was sentenced in November to five life sentences, three to be served consecutively, without parole. The terrified children found Watts wrapping their mom in a bed sheet, the letter said. Shanann Watts surprises Chris Watts with pregnancy test Watch on In retrospect, this moment may have been the beginning of the end. Cindy and Ronnie Watts, Chris mom and dad, spoke out Monday for the first time about the case in an interview with KMGH. Even CW says he mom did that. ago It's well documented that Cindy did this. Towards the end of her life, Shanann had realized that she was not giving Chris enough respect and was going to change. What happened? Cindy wondered. 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