They struggled a bit financially. PEOPLE (the TV Show)! "What kind of vegetables do you want with dinner tonight?" Shanann's body was buried in a shallow grave, while Bella and Celeste were submerged in drums containing crude oil. Credit: Netflix He was arrested two days later, with police believing he had killed. It's not hard texting love you and miss 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. Love her/him already!!!" Watts even told his mistress Shanann had left with the kids, to which she told him to delete anything about her from his phone and not to contact her until this is done., Later, he spun a story about how his wife had killed the children. He can leave his cell for a shower or exercise, but little else. His boss said Watts was. When police started investigating what happened to the mother and her two young girls, they began to learn of problems in the couples marriage. Pictured Above: Shanann Watts Facebook post about CeCes nut allergy as discussed in the Chris Watts confession transcription. Grahm: Yeah? Grahm: Well thats why she was probably so successful at Thrive, right? On August 13, 2018, Watts strangled Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, in their home. At 4:44 in the interview clip Chris Watts lets slip an extraordinary clue. hitType: 'event', Of course, he already knew he would. At 17:00 on Tuesday Kessinger Googles "can cops trace text messages" and "how long do cell phone companies keep text messages." However, text messages included in the documentary paint a totally different story. (*Suggesting that one of Shananns friends on the trip told her to test him with sex). OK honey. 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. A coworker of Chris Watts said he was humble and quiet and he told the man about marital problems but they were trying to talk things out and loved their children. District Attorney Mr Rourke asked the court. In photos taken less than two weeks before he strangled wife Shanann and their girls, the kids played happily with their mother during a family holiday at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A new true-crime documentary on Netflix aims to shed light on the horrificWatts family murders. Chris: I I part of me just wants to say Nikki could you pay for this? (laughs). American Murder: The Family Next Dooris currently available to watch on Netflix. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Chris: Cuz Shanann was like, Do not talk to them, do not call them, do not do anything. Chris used to post on Facebook how proud he was of Shanann and the kids. Innocence and Innocence Lost: A Tale of Two Noras - and a six-year-old poem. That day, Chris told investigators thathis parents admitted they weren't sure they could forgive Shanann over the drama. Her body was dumped in an oil tank at the site. There are also a few times where it is absolutely impossible to understand a word/sentence he said- in that case I added a note or (??). "You and your dad are no different if you are okay with her behavior," she wrote. Chris Watts, left, was sentenced to life in prison earlier this month for murdering his wife and two kids, right. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "American Murder: The Family Next Dooris the first film to givea voice to the victims.". He began to not touch or ask Shanann about the baby. Shanann texted Watts. Chris told investigators, according to the interview obtained by Oxygen.com, that Shanann told him to stop talking to his parents. Then, when the family returned to their home in Colorado, she tried to have sex with him again. about something its like alright its gonna happen. Chris: In July. He told her they werent compatible anymore. Towardthe end of the six-week period, Chris flew out to North Carolina to see Shanann and their girls. Chris: Itll be fine, youll have a rash, itll be fine. I missed staring at you, I missed making love with you. Then, when the family returned to their home in Colorado, she tried to have sex with him again. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), He couldnt see the kids for three weeks, FaceTime, or anything. "And he responded, 'I. Shanann Watts sent a series of last text messages that describe her marriage to Chris Watts. The missing spark also coincided with Chris affair with his coworker Nichol Kessinger. pg.acq.push(function() { Grahm: you didnt talk to your parents from then on? I am so excited and happy!. Chris Pleasance explains how Putin's . "She went to a friends house with the kids. The investigators then listened to Watts talk about his possible reasoning for the murders, his separation from his parents and sister, and that he had not thought out what to do afterward. I just kinda took em off and gave em one of those frozen pops or something. To share the news of her pregnancy with Watts on May 29, Shanann donned a T-shirt with the words "Oops we did it again," and wore it in the video recording that she filmed as Watts came home that day. He and I know I like things done a certain way, but I never thought about how that may make him feel as a man., She added, I belittle him without realizing it with his parents. (Colorado Bureau of Investigation), Watts told police he read the Bible for the first time in prison and he writes down scriptures each day to send his parents. 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. I can't come back like this. Chris: This one, like, cuz I think she had done like Origami Owl and something called It Works and then like a couple other different things, some bags and stuff like that, but this supplement stuff, cuz it worked with her and it worked with me, and she was like Ok, I can kinda like use this as like, alright this is what its doing for us and then like after a little while she could see how people were above her, how it was helping them, and then it was just like trickle down effect. Additionally, occasional notes have been marked and added for clarity. "I didn't see those FaceTimes and I'm sorry I missed those calls. Still trembling. Its nuts, Chris. Chris: At my moms house, yeah. Still, he insisted he didnt plan to kill his wife or children. Don't call the police. }) Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Said, he refused couples counseling!, Shanann, Before I left he could get enough of each other., Taylor What the hell changed in 6 weeks?, Shanann, He said he had a lot of time to think., Taylor, I am so sorry. This is mentioned in the interview as Watts says he enjoys being in a facility outside of Weld County where the other inmates all know who he is, and would shout suggestions about how he should commit suicide in his cell. Shanann and her unborn child were found in a shallow grave near the oil tanks where Watts dumped his children. The couple had two daughters: Bella Marie Watts (December 17, 2013 - August 13, 2018) and . Shanann's mother, Sandra Rzucek. Watts told investigators that he pleaded guilty to avoid a lengthy trialand did not feel pressured by his attorneys to make an agreement with prosecutors. They located the body of an adult female. Then she had kiwi the second time and same thing happened. Grahm: so then on that night, was it just a new type of fight you never had or what? You can also stream the show daily at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on People.com, PeopleTV app (OTT) and PEOPLE's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts. He confirmed being involved in an extramarital affair with Nichol Kessinger, who he met at work, and claims pursued a relationship with him. All rights reserved. (He was moved out of Colorado for security reasons.). I'm still a son! Watts said he only allowed the interview as he believed local media would not stop knocking on his door, adding he does not remember what he told reporters. ga('ads.send', { Did she have that Italian blood that her mom has? }); However, Chris family never liked Shanann in the first place, the documentary shows. Chris: Yeah, cuz she said to me before she went to Arizona, cuz I wasnt really sleeping in the bedroom I sleeping on the couch or in the basement bed or something and she had slammed the door, said youre never gonna see the kids again . His spouse's father called him an "evil monster", telling the court "life will never be the same" without Bella, Celeste, Shanann and her unborn baby Niko. I dont ever want to see them again, Shanann texted a friendfollowing their no-show. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Shanann was so delighted with his response, she shared the exchange on her Facebook page writing: "I love Chris! Chris claimedshe killed the kidsso he murdered her in anger, and then led investigators to their bodies. It was in a shallow grave. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. However, Rosenberg told him she didn't really care about him at the time and was just worried about her friend and the children. You should call your Dad and tell him you did not appreciate your mom putting your daughter at risk today, Shanann told Chris in one text, included in the documentary. "He's in a hell of his own making. In an affidavit unsealed on August 20, his egregious defence was revealed. She appeared to be proactive abouttrying to save the marriage. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. Watts was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. No matter what. Chris: That was kinda like, my last opportunity to get out it seems like. I missed everything about you. He then dumped his children's bodies on an oil site owned by the company he worked for. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. They talked about it during that whole weekend. Grahm: Ok, so she comes home, you guys have sex, and then did you fall asleep between then and going to work? "A day doesn't go by a minute doesn't go by where he doesn't think about his family," the source said. In November 2018, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! "Green beans work, too.". He recalls his daughters asking, What are you doing to mommy?. Watts claims that idea came to him when suggested during an interrogation, so he just went with it.. ga('ads.send', { (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images). It was later revealed that Watts was having an affair with a woman named Nichol Kessinger. He strangled Shanann while she was 15 weeks pregnant with their unborn son before smothering their young daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. Aug. 6was just days before he killed Shanann and their children. Dozens of messages the pregnant Shanann sent to friends leading up to her murder s how just how much emotional agony she was going through. The missing spark also coincided with, About two or three weeks into Shananns trip to North Carolina, she visited Chris parents. Tammy: if you read them you know who shes talking about. ADVERTISEMENT Summarizing the messages, the investigators wrote in the report: "Shanann discussed how Watts' mother gave Celeste ice cream with nuts in the ingredients. A few weeks before her death, Shanann texted Watts about how thrilled she was to welcome a new baby. Text messages between the husband and wife showed just how their relationship fell apart during those six weeks. Chris mother, Cindy Watts,bought pistachio ice cream for the occasion, according to a 2019 interview between Chris and investigators, obtained by Oxygen.com. ", She shared a video of Bella singing to her "hero daddy", and in May, filmed her husband as she revealed she was pregnant for the third time. Whats going on? He hired a babysitter and went out with Kessinger. I just want 30 seconds alone with that heartless psychopath.". When I get home I will update you," Chris had texted in response. Grahm: Really? You f--king call your kids when you wake up. Chris and Shanann Watts with their daughters. For what?" The officer writing the report indicated that Chris showed no emotion and did not seem to respond appropriately to the situation. Chris Watts killed his entire family on Aug. 13, 2018 By Steve Helling Published on September 29, 2020 03:44 PM The texts are routine, almost mundane. pg.acq.push(function() { While the officers were waiting at the dig site the next day, they received word that Chris confessed to killing Shanann, Celeste and Bella. 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. Later in the interview, Watts explains he blames Shanann for separating him from his family after they met at age 25, saying he treated his family horribly during their relationship. Tammy: like its a made up kind of thing? AP/AP Text messages obtained in a Freedom of Information Act request by the Daily Mail show Shanann Watts was trying to save her marriage in the weeks before her husband, Chris Watts, murdered her and her two daughters. In July, Shanann texted him: "I realized during this trip what's missing in our relationship! gads_event = event; Dave: So were they staying there at your parents house during that time? In 2019, just three months after Watts was sentenced to life in prison, Watts gave a grim account of the killings to authorities. While the gory details of the killings were horrifying enough, the public was even more shocked at how perfect the family appeared to be before the slayings. Bella Marie was found in another oil battery. Prosecutors believe that explains the murders of Shanann Watts and the couple's daughters. He never fights with me, just goes with flow, she texted a friend. Doug Carter Radio Interview Transcript Hammer & Nigel Show [Delphi murders, Richard Allen & Kegan Kline Discussion], Delphi Murders Press Conference Transcript 2022 Arrest of Richard Allen (10-31-22). According to the texts, Rosenberg told Chris she was "worried about her", referring to Shanann. Chris had already killed Shanann, four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste on Monday, August 13. One of them, Cassandra Rosenberg, revealed texts from Chris Watts in which he urged her not to call authorities and fed her lies about the whereabouts of his wife and children. Was part of you just like, Aww, screw it whatever- I dont care. However, authorities discounted Watts claims of his wife being unfaithful. lt's only one way emotions and feelings. Hes serving 3 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. She loved her family and friends, existing in a totally different world to her twisted husband. His parents didnt even attend their wedding for that very reason. It was like a last straw between them I think. When no one answered the door, she contacted Watts and reported Shanann and her girls missing to the police. . Watts claimed his wife wasnt feeling well. The prosecution said he was longing to make "a fresh start" with Nichol. 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