And Leonard King said the same thing that it was virtually impossible to engage her in conversation. If he was completely spineless he wouldnt have had the affair or committed the murder. You are the reason I was brave enough to agree to number 3!, On June 19, she posted a screenshot of their texts after she sent him a photo of her ultrasound; he replied that he loved the little peanut already. LEONARD had heard that SHANANN was really involved in . You put up with 3 impatient, demanding women in the house, she wrote on, after she sent him a photo of her ultrasound; he replied that he loved the little peanut already. 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. Not a popular opinion. Her first marriage lasted approximately the same amount of time. Over the summer of 2018, Chris Watts changed. Now the Lupus posts begin. 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. This isnt the same obviously but it is the same mental state of mindsame thought processes. The 34-year-old mother regularly posted updates on social media about . She did her schooling from Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines. 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." Youre right about him being spineless, but hes not completely spineless. And by recording him, for example, reacting to news of the third pregnancy and posting it on Facebook, it was becoming almost impossible to get out of it. 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. Why does everyone on this thread seem so willing to badmouth a victim none of you have met? Chris was working for Anadarko Petroleum Corp at that time and the couple had to pay a debt of $44800. It has helped me to put my thoughts in perspective because nothing else has. He already secured the oil field site so that no one else would be there when he disposed of the bodies. It may or may not tell the tale of whats really going on, she said. She had a brother named Frankie Rzucek. Yes, there is a way to test whether bodies could be placed through the Thief Hatch with [or possibly without] breaking bones but youre not going to like it, Welcome to the Post Truth Phase of the Chris Watts Case, Exclusive Interview with the Lindstrom Couple, Proof The Third Baby Was All Chris Watts Idea, The Final Three Weeks of the Phone Data Review #2YearsAgoTodayCW. 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 . The baby was a way of Chris Watts wanting sex so instead of just asking for sex he says why dont we try for another child. It paints Watts less a coward than as someone who was bullied into towing a line, until things got desperate. Its not a nice feeling. Her first marriage/husband Discussion I'm interested in Shannan's first marriage. I have been truly floored by everything else I have been reading. If she was (if she was making $80K a year) she would have to end up paying him child support. Her friend tried to soothe her, to no avail. So all around, it would have been a lose-lose. Have you forgotten what he did to her and his own children? CW probably didnt believe he was good enough or thought he could do better. That last picture here Watts looks like the wolf in sheeps clothing, baring one of his canine teeth. Yes, I said former brother in law, they divorced. Yes . 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. 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. According to Shananns family, they werent consulted about the film and only came to know about the film when it was already in production. No one has been able to fathom Chris Watts' motive - until now Two Face is available now exclusively on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. Chris had already killed Shanann, four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste on Monday, August 13. Only parents can say that. 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? Remains believed to belong to their two children were later found nearby. Can you imagine her as a single parent? Chris did a lot to help around the house yes he was the father of the family. And so I agree with you Holly that five week taste of freedom sealed the deal, and he couldnt go back to business as usual. #ChrisWatts, A post shared by Nick van der Leek (@nickvdleek) on Jun 7, 2019 at 8:30am PDT. Before drilling further into this question, we need to be clear about the difference between divorce and separation. Totally depressed, unable to eat or sleep and wondering how she was going to make it on her own. Why do you need film footage of that? Coupled with his need to be dependent, the savior/hero and narcissistic (tendencies); he realized he was outmatched and probably felt claustrophobic, trapped, etc. It all goes back to SW having a similar strong personality to CWs mom, that is probably the sole reason CWs mom didnt like SW. Called him a wierdo one one of her nauseating THRIVE pitches. I think he was motivated by the insurance money. Two years later, he is housed at Dodge Correctional Institution, a maximum-security prison, in Waupun, Wisconsin. Once there, he smothered the girls and dumped the bodies of all three. They withdraw and distance themselves. I couldnt imagine a better man for us. Thank you so much, Your email address will not be published. Between his mother controling him all thru his years growing up and then Shanann taking control, a person can only take so much. Yet experts in domestic violence say its impossible to know what happens behind closed doors, and social media accounts can act as a tool to hide turmoil in the home. According to Watts confessions, he told Shanann on the morning of the murders that he wanted a divorce separation. 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. We also know that in the weeks prior Shanann was setting her husband up in her Thrive spiels as a great father and perfect husband and the best thing that has ever happened to her. He probably grew up doing whatever she told him to do. 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. It is how you build one. A puzzle that is missing many key pieces. They are doing their best to survive the situation, she said. 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. I have been there but sometimes you have to get a reality check. I am so very sorry all of this happened but perhaps it gives pause for thought when making decisions. Chris and Shanann had their first date August 10, 2010. should communicate even if it is good or bad information. 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. In addition to the murder charges for Shanann and his daughters, he also pleaded guilty . All parents would want the best education for their children. This case does offer a caution to other couples to communicate openly from both sides, whether from the side being overly controlling or the side that is crushed-in, and being controlled. 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. It doesnt matter what her past mistakes may or may not have been. She was a victim of the Watts Family Murders that occurred on August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado. Learn the difference. 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. They dont want family, friends or S/Os to know so they secretly go and get this done. To think that you have been replaced is scary, when you know there isnt a way to fix things anymore. I think chris felt tremendous pressure from the debt and third baby and family issues and feeling controlled and emasculated. Even though the. The first indication that something might be wrong in their daughter and her husband's marriage was during a family trip this past summer. Its the underlying current of this entire tragedy. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. People divorce and move on with their lives. The two had a tumultuous relationship, and divorced in 2013. 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. Its for a specified amount of time I believe. A lot of people seem to side with Shanann because shes the victim. I remember she mentioned in her video discussing this time period she portrayed herself as a hard worker that put him through school. 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. 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. That router article is amazing work Nick! He is also reportedly back in touch with Kessinger, who changed her name after the murders, per Daily Mail. Shanann Watts was an American businesswoman. Study up! I think Nick Der Leek does an outstanding job because he cleverly reviewed the case in its entirety and was able to provide spot on the mental makeup of both Chris and Shannan beginning with being unequally yoked. No joke. The film features the story of the case and stars Sean Kleier and Ashley Williams as Chris Watts and Shanann Watts, respectively. Shanann was buried in a shallow grave, while Bella and Celeste were left submerged inside two oil tanks at the site. The ex states Shanann states she left because domestic violence. I like nice things and having nice experiences. Hopefully hell spend the rest of his life being emasculated by being another prisoners jail bitch. Hes conflicted by the pros and cons of making such a drastic change in his life. Said he thought another baby would fix his feelings. Hes a fucking psychopath. Chris Watts ' pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and daughters Bella and Celeste went missing on Aug. 13, 2018, after she missed a doctor's appointment. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. People with less than 2 brain cells should not be allowed to comment on public posts. "Chris these have been the best years of my life! I guess what I cant get my mind around is how he moved from wanting out to strangling those little girls and his wife. Lewis Geyer/Digital First Media Group . The way she told him about Nico was bizarre. 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. 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. True Crime Analysis, Breakthroughs, Insights & Discussions Hosted by Bestselling Author Nick van der Leek. ", 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! He then loaded his daughters into his truck along with their mother's body. R.I.P Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico . 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. He was an attorney correct? And if her controlling nature was no big deal then it would have been no big deal. 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?! The murder of Shanann Watts and her children has reentered the public consciousness thanks to Netflix. But Chris was already involved in an affair: He had become intimate with an unwitting co-worker who believed he was getting a divorce from his wife. 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. But this wasnt the trigger, it couldnt be, because Shanann already knew about the divorce, and had known for a long time. "They were going to separate. He wants out but. Why kill them? 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