2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. She would have received spousal support but there is a time limit on that. And this seems to be the word he prefers to use. Hes wishy washy with both and leads them to believe one thing when he actually means another. If she was (if she was making $80K a year) she would have to end up paying him child support. Not saying that is right or even completely true, I feel that this would have started whether or not SW was out of town for that long. No one just snaps, Glenn said. Shanann thought or hoped the marriage was stuttering slightly. Is Shanann the only girlfriend he ever had? That last picture here Watts looks like the wolf in sheeps clothing, baring one of his canine teeth. Shannan's body was . Its clear from a thorough analysis of all the discovery and both confessions that Watts was trying to separate from his wife in the weeks and months before the murders, going back as far as a year [close to when Kessinger allegedly made that first Google search for Shanann Watts. On August 13, 2018, Chris strangled Shanann in their Colorado home. I am so very sorry all of this happened but perhaps it gives pause for thought when making decisions. Yes . If he was completely spineless he wouldnt have had the affair or committed the murder. Shanann Watts is pictured with her husband, Christopher, and their two daughters, Celeste and Bella. On Nov. 6, Watts pleaded guilty to the nine charges he faced, including five counts of first-degree murder. Shanann Watts was an American businesswoman. He was interviewed by many news channels where he pleaded for the return of his family. She added that domestic violence does not have to be physical. 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. She was brought up in the Moore County of North Carolina. Hopefully hell spend the rest of his life being emasculated by being another prisoners jail bitch. Granted, this is much, much worse than that, but there may be a clue to the criminal psychology in the family dynamics. Thats bad enough in private, in a marriage, imagine what it feels like to see that on social media from your partner. 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. Shannon too did a lot for the family. Amy Miller, executive director of Violence Free Colorado, said people who are being abused by an intimate partner often behave in ways that seem counterintuitive to those around them. That is a comment that should never have been said; parenthood is exhausting and social media never forgives human missteps. Thank you so much for providing all of the analyzation and conclusion because it defines this case as it was and is. I think chris felt tremendous pressure from the debt and third baby and family issues and feeling controlled and emasculated. 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. Anger, as in a simmering boil. Tons of couples go through this type of stuff! He was denied bail at his first court appearance. In 2010, she met Chriss Lee Watts, who was an employee of the Anadarko Petroleum, Woodlands, Texas. If Shanann was a horrible person to some it doesnt mean she killed her children when so much premeditation seems to be at hand. Meanwhile Chris was looking for someone else, he was just sick of her and all her BS. Shanann Watts, 34, posted the creepy image to Facebook on August 9 She appeared to think her daughters, ages three and four, posed the doll Shanann and the two girls were all killed days. The two had a tumultuous relationship, and divorced in 2013. Meanwhile Kessinger thought the marriage was over. It seemed choreographed. Shananns family has said Christopher, 33, confessed to killing his wife and children, but law enforcement has not publicly confirmed it. Shanann Watts and the girls had gone to visit her . 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. So why take the children out too? After killing Shanann, he drove her body to an oil drilling site where he worked, taking daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, with him. 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. To strangle your adorable toddler?? 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. It was a part of his responsibility. 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. Her friend tried to soothe her, to no avail. I believe he didnt divorce her earlier because he needed to find someone else to take her place. In BENEATH THE OIL, for the first time the full extent of how Chris Watts was locked-in is revealed, as well as why he may have broken out of his deeply dysfunctional marriage the way he did. Words have devastating consequences. Its for a specified amount of time I believe. Shanann Watts/Netflix/2020. November 19 saw Chris getting five life sentences: three consecutive and two concurrent, without the possibility of parole; an additional 48 years for the unlawful termination of his wifes pregnancy; 36 years for three charges of tampering with a deceased body. (He was moved out of Colorado for security reasons.). OK honey. The fact that Shanann was talking to a divorce lawyer about custody in April, three-and-a-half months before the murders, suggests there was a protracted period of unhappiness, and acknowledgement from both sides that things were falling apart. Hes passive, a yes man, doesnt want confrontation. Shanann and Chriss Watts with their Children. 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. 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. The following day, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the FBI joined the investigation. Being open and honest is the best way to prosper individually and as a couple. You do so much everyday for us and take such great care of us. People with less than 2 brain cells should not be allowed to comment on public posts. They were a family. Did Chris Watts not mind his wife Shanann humiliating him on Facebook? I am the louder, extroverted one in my marriage and my husband is the quieter, more agreeable type. But after years of this I dont think its easy to change who you are or how you treat people. Well, she shouldnt have . He never ever portrayed anything when it came to those poor little girls. Why is it assumed that Shannan is controlling and that Chris hated it? Chris boss spoke very highly of him in the first phone interview with the CBI. Ok so I have an opinion on this and it probably wont be a popular one but here goes. In the U.S., call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for the. On Monday, Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was reported missing along with her two daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. Youre right about him being spineless, but hes not completely spineless. I think she realized especially during her stay in NC that there was something very wrong and the change was likely permanent. The Watts family eventually settled in Frederick, Colorado in a five-bedroom home they bought in 2013. Chris Watts is a textbook Malignant-Covert Somatic Narcissist. Two days later, a body believed to be Shananns was found on property owned by Christophers employer, Anadarko Petroleum. This was supposed to trigger the annihilation that followed. He considered his family an albatross around his neck and divorce was never an option for him after the pregnancy was announced. I guess what I cant get my mind around is how he moved from wanting out to strangling those little girls and his wife. $150,000 equity would have been swallowed up by realtor fees leaving the two of them not much. In August of this year, Shanann Watts' marriage was crumbling. He has The way she told him about Nico was bizarre. She didnt break him. Separating was sort of a trial one when she visited family for 5 weeks, and divorce was push coming to shove in Chriss mind to permanently change his life. Thanks Holly, for spending some time thinking and sharing your thoughts on these questions. Yes, too little to late on her end. He seems to be middle class, possibly depressed due to conflicts and internal struggles *possible psychological issues*, past violent behaviorhe seems like a silent passive-aggressive-explosive type that is unstable and unsteady. Didnt Shanann cheat on Leonard with the middle eastern guy at Dirty South he mentions? Watts told Ann Meadows, the realtor, on the morning the disappearance that him and Shanann hadnt gotten on for over a year. 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. Have a great time.". 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. Then you file bankruptcy and the moving truck comes and takes all the beautiful stuff you recently purchased along with your new SUV. Murder is a way to save the family from the hardships, etc. In an . His belief was; if I dont make the decision, I wont ever be wrong. It doesnt matter what her past mistakes may or may not have been. They were also due in court just weeks after the murders because their homeowner's association sued. Learn the difference. In addition to the murder charges for Shanann and his daughters, he also pleaded guilty . It has helped me to put my thoughts in perspective because nothing else has. People are not born Coverts Narcissist, they become and it stems from bad parenting. Two years later, he is housed at Dodge Correctional Institution, a maximum-security prison, in Waupun, Wisconsin. All parents would want the best education for their children. Chris also said he couldnt talk to her, she wouldnt listen. I hate to sound victim blaming and this is in no way an excuse for her husband to murder her and the children for gods sake!! Well, it may be because Shanann didnt want to, and thought she could sort of control Watts into not going through with it. To think that you have been replaced is scary, when you know there isnt a way to fix things anymore. For those who may be experiencing intimate partner violence from an abuser and were not certain that is the case here they are able to fit into a societal norm, the perfect family.. In his own words: In his own words: August 13th, morning of, I went to the girls' room first, before Shanann and . She labeled things, yes, but it was her unwillingness to let things go that was truly obsessive. This explains why he had both female AND male secret lovers. I dont think the affair and murder had to do with being spineless as I believe he was always capable of this he just never had the gull to stand up for himself before (I mean that loosely and sarcastically)by that I mean that he disengaged and went with the fun new model that also slightly resembled his wife. It was reported that she made $80,000 a year. ; 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. Very charming outside but empty inside. He also said so, and others said so too. There was equity in the house but they didnt exactly buy low. The pot hadnt boiled over yet. 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. They dont want family, friends or S/Os to know so they secretly go and get this done. I agree with your points. Cheating is their hallmark. I mean think about she knew that NO MAN would put up with her except Chris. Married 5 years and 9 months. True Crime Analysis, Breakthroughs, Insights & Discussions Hosted by Bestselling Author Nick van der Leek, Discovery DocumentsEx husbandLeonard King. In that picture of CW in that dumb shirt SW had made (just her, the girls had *nothing* to do with it) and made him wear, hes showing his teeth but he does not seem happy. 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. A Netflix documentary titled American Murder: The Family Next Door directed by Jenny Popplewell was released in September 2020. Now, her husband, Chris Watts, is accused of killing her and their two young girls in Frederick, Colorado. Thank you for this. "They were going to separate. He seems to have a minimal social life as well. I am curious why we never hear from any other women in Chris Watts past? On November 3, 2012, Chris and Shanann got married in the Mecklenberg County of North Carolina. According to the lawyer, after an argument over divorce, Chris strangled Shanann to death. This narrative isnt very nice, and not very popular. 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. Not a popular opinion. 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. Heartbreaking evidence photos and video of stained shirt, underwear and bra Shanann Watts was wearing when her husband murdered her, wrapped her in a sheet and put her in shallow grave The. I think he was motivated by the insurance money. Christopher is now in jail facing six charges three for first-degree murder and three for tampering with evidence. He is also reportedly back in touch with Kessinger, who changed her name after the murders, per Daily Mail. Need help? 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 dont think he seems like much of the lovey-dovey father/husband type. A lot of people seem to side with Shanann because shes the victim. 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. 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. I agree on all counts. 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There are family annihilation cases each year ~ but I heard that this one took the prize in victim blaming. When Watts visited the Hair Jazz salon in Aberdeen where Sandi Rzucek worked, it was clear to the hairdressers [Sandis co-workers] that Watts wasnt happy, and Sandi actually told them then [in early August 2018] that the marriage wasnt working, and that the couple were separating. 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. Thats what probably sealed her fate. That does not make me controlling or him emasculated. Nothing out of the box. In 2013, the couple bought a large, five-bedroom home in Frederick, Colorado prior to the birth of their first daughter, Bella. She was an independent representative for the multi-level marketing company Le-Vel. 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 . Its the underlying current of this entire tragedy. I knew Chris as a middle schooler and high schooler, he went to school with my kids. No one has been able to fathom Chris Watts' motive - until now Two Face is available now exclusively on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. Thats so sad. She worked at the hospital till 2016, and then, joined as an independent representative for Le-vel, a company that markets Thrive health and wellness products. We can ALL agree (to some degree) that there was something off with CW and there is something we all cant seem to put our finger on when it comes to their relationship and they may have just simply been not good for each other, both with differing personalities, strengths, weaknesses and ways of handling life, setbacks, feelings, etc. Hearing their parents noises, Bella came in and Chris told her that her mother was sick. Chris Watts: Complete Cast of Characters | True Crime Rocket Science / #tcrs. NEVER. Obviously he came to this conclusion and carried it out. He seemed very distracted and disengaged. 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. Chris Watts and Shanann Rzucek met in 2010. 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. She died on August 13, 2018 in Frederick, Colorado, USA. "Chris these have been the best years of my life! He was charged with five counts . He remarried and has kids. At first, Christ had told the police that he did not know where his wife and two daughters were and he hadnt seen his wife since he left for the work at 5:15 am on August 13. Offline, however, the text messages between Shanann and Chris and Shanann and her friends painted a starkly different picture. Chris told Shanann he wanted a divorce a few hours later. Yes, I said former brother in law, they divorced. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Shan'ann posted videos onto social media promoting selling Le-Vel's wellness supplement Thrive. In many of Shananns videos she describes him a lot like that hell do whatever I tell him to do etc. LEONARD's current wife, dabbled in Thrive, which was the same employment as SHANANN WATTS. The Watts family eventually settled in Frederick, Colorado in a five-bedroom home they bought in 2013. Required fields are marked *. 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. Tammy Lee, an investigator in the case, conducted the . Not sure how often that happens even though Im still friends with my sons ex-wife but it would be very hard not to like her, There is an interview of an ex-girlfriend . 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