"It's nothing he hasn't lived through, he saw it, they didn't even show all the conversations that Christopher had with his dad, they didn't show anything, there was so much left out. And even then, they're still his kids! If this actually happened like theyre saying that it did, that he killed them, then what was the trigger? Cindy told KMGH. 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. Trigger warning: The story contains graphic details of the murder that some readers may find distressing. ", Describing her death, Watts wrote: "When she started to get drowsy, I somehow knew how to squeeze the jugular veins until it cut off the blood flow to her brain, and she passed out.". Chris parents did not return a call. Cindy and Shanann never had a good relationship and the former even skipped their wedding. Part of what got him there was actually Nichol Kessinger's cooperation with police. "All the weeks of me thinking about killing her, and now I was faced with it. She is a lot like my ex mil who told me when we married that I took her FIRST LOVE away from her. 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. I can't even explain how much this pain hurts. I went downstairs and confronted my mother in the kitchen. Cindy Watts still blames Shan'Ann for her own demise. The next time I walked into her house for a visit, she didn't even mention that I had mail on the bed upstairs. Shannan's cause of death was strangulation while an autopsy found crude oil in Bella and Celeste's throats, stomach and lungs. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! The letter is the first time he's acknowledged killing his kids. Even Chris Watts knows this to be true. For those that didn't tune in, don't worry, we've got you. 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. On 13 September 2018, CNN reported " Kim Kaufmann wrote in to us and said, many people are behind Chris. 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 Oxygen.com. New Report Details Most Bizarre Evidence From Chris Watts Family Murder Case. In doing so, they felt the need to make vicious, grotesque and utterly false statements.. 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. Please read the rules before posting or commenting. Celeste was allergic to nuts, which prompted Shanann to yell at Cindy about the ice cream choice. After the bodies were discovered, he was arrested and ultimately pleadedguilty to themurders; he was, a documentary on the Watts family murders. "He's taking it one day at a time, just like we are. He was sentenced in November to five life sentences, three to be served consecutively, without parole. I completely agree and I actually feel sorry for Chris because of her what a wicked horrible excuse of a mother he's perfect let's commit adultery and say he's finally seen the light what a piece of s*** scumbag hag. On Aug. 15, 2018, less than a week after his wife and daughters disappeared, Chris Watts failed a polygraph test. "Hes not a sociopath. Shanann, who Popplewell feels has been unfairly criticizedas being bossy by people online following the murders due to her assertive nature, vows to do whatever it takes. When women like her feel threatened and have trouble letting go of their sons, it often shows. Preview. "I don't want to lose you EVER! "The last thing on earth I want is for you to hurt. Then his mom is non stop lying to him "people all over the world believe in you!" 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." "We are not here to ask for leniency and are not in any way condoning or tolerating the crime that has occurred or the pain that has been caused," they wrote in a letter to the court. 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. The story he told me that night, I believed it: The way he looked at me, the way he was crying, I believed it.. I like what you said about Cindy Watts acting more like a jealous GF than a mother. "It was about typical of what I thought it would be, I wasn't shocked by any of it really. 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. However, his family stood by him instead of condemning his unforgivable actions. It was a very hard relationship (with Shanann) as far as I'm concerned. Cindy said she told her son: If he wasnt a murderer, he should not plead. Shanann was 15 weeks pregnant with the couple'sson when Chris strangled her to death inside their picturesque Frederick, Colorado home. Watts later pleaded guilty to all three killings and his mistress Kessingerhas been taken into witness protection in another state. 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. Then when the DIL doesnt respond positively, she uses that as proof that her son married the wrong woman. Cheryln added: "I especially wish his family well and for them to be able to come to terms with what has happened. I knew she was gone when she relieved herself," Wattsrecalled after killing his wife in a bombshell letter to Cheryln. Watts was convicted of the 2018 murders of his two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, and his pregnant wife Shanann. They continued: Monday evening, the parents of Chris Watts gave an interview in which they attempted to defend their son. He had revealed he killed his wife, but he later amended his statement and owned up to killing all three. Related: Chris Watts' Confession Letters Reveal Horrifying Murder Details About His Slaying of Shanann Watts and Daughters. His surprise plea marked a sudden end to a case that some observers expected to drag on for years. "I asked Chris, 'If you did not do this, do not confess to something you didn't do,'" she said. ", His father Ronnie said, "The Bible says if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us. Two days later, however, Chris failed a lie detector test by such an extreme margin that police convinced him to confess, and even then, he was still dishonest: He alleged that Shanann had murdered their daughters and that he killed her in retaliation. Editors note: This article was originally published on September 30, 2021. The discovery documents portray the stark reality of a family falling apart, and a 33-year-old man who decided murdering three innocent people was the easiest way out of his marriage and life as a father. Chris, I forgive you and your sister forgives you and we will never abandon you.". Shes doing everything she can to fix it., The note ends with Shannan writing, I will always fight for our marriage and you.. Everyone turned on him (even Kessinger) everyone except his family. Behind Chris Watts Decision to Plead Guilty Eventually He Acknowledged His Life Was Over, Why Did Chris Watts Murder His Wife & Kids? We take care to give due credit if the artist is known. When it came time to be a husband to his wife he felt like he was betraying his mom. I wonder does she realize how hated she is? Shanann Watts' letter to Chris Watts was heartbreaking, especially in retrospect, a portrait of a woman doing everything she possibly could to salvage her failing relationship. Chris Watts' confession letters from prison,however, paint an even darker picture than what he told investigators: He premeditated the slayings of his pregnant wife and their toddlers. I missed smelling you in the sheets. 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.. Cindy explained that she thought Chris made a false confession. Chris' parents, Cindy and Ronnie Watts, didn't attend their son's 2012 wedding, his mother later told North Carolina's 9News, "because Shanann and I just couldn't get along. In a bombshell turn of events, on Nov. 6, 2018, Watts pleaded guilty to the slayings of his pregnant wife and their young children in exchange for being spared a possible death sentence. 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. "It was a very hard relationship. Press J to jump to the feed. I wonder does she know how hated she is? When I once went to her house to discuss our marital issues she threw me though a glass door and down 4 concrete steps into the side of a car. When people have difficulties in their marriage, they work it out or they part ways. What in the hell is wrong with his mother? If hes not going to fight, I want to fight for him., In their statement to KMGH, Shananns family also evoked her legacy, saying her memory and reputation deserves to be protected. On Aug. 13, 2018, Chris strangled Shanann, 34, in their Colorado home. He was also charged for the death of his unborn child, whom Shanann had named Nico. "Family killer" Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and his kids mercilessly. "Her eyes filled with blood; as she looked at me and she died. Desperate to find explanations for Chris distant behavior, Shanann theorizedthat Chris wasmad over family drama. It was a very hard relationship [with Shanaan] as far as Im concerned. 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's got a real fan base of people that believe he's innocent," she said. A First Look at the Disappearance of Abraham Shakespeare. He strangled Shanann while she was 15 weeks . While Shanann had suspicions that he was seeing someone else, Chris did not confirm it to her until the night he knew he would take her life. It was a very hard relationship, said Cindy. The 33-year-old confessed to dumping the two little girls bodies in oil tanks and burying his wife nearby. Key_Piano_8921 2 yr. ago bullshit. "He was normal, he didn't have a temper, he was just easy-going like his Dad. At the . Many people are against Shanann.". I can't even explain how hard this pain hurts. "He likes that attention, but as time goes by people are going to drop off. Initially, he had claimed that his family was missing and even joined searches for them. She was in control of everything until Shannan came along. WomenWorking.com is committed to supporting women to live fully, giving them tools, tips, and inspiration to move through challenges in every aspect of their lives. He's not a psychopath," his mother claimed in a televised interview. Chris, who was facing the death penalty, wisely took deal and pled guilty to the murders. Please be advised that this contains disturbing and potentially triggering content. He pleaded guilty that November to all three slayings. Its hard for me to believe that he would hurt them girls no matter what, he said. c/o @DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/BAfwUcXI7Z Billy Jensen (@Billyjensen) August 16, 2018 Shanann Watts's parents Frank and Sandra Rzucek responded to Watts' family interview. This evil woman is the epitome of narcissistic mothers. Think of the movie "The Help", it's a mindset that occurs in the South with some women to this very day. I just want the truth because hes not the sociopath next door. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! The 33-year-old pleaded guilty to killing his wife Shanann Watts and their children Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, in exchange for avoiding the death penalty as part of a plea deal. Chris Watts was cheating on Shanann (who was pregnant with their third child, a son) with a colleague, Nichol Kessinger, who he called "Nikki." Since the sentencing, Cindy and Ronnie have kept and understandably low profile. Though the evidence was against him and he admitted to the cold murders, his parents were unwilling to blame their son or hold him responsible. She doesnt understand what shes done.. Shes completely on the money, the documentarys director Jenny Popplewell told Oxygen.com, adding that Shanann pinpointed the very moment that their relationship fell apart. 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. We still love our son no matter what and we miss our grandbabies. Ronnie, 63, added: "He has not been able to watch it [the documentary], he was never told about it or asked about it. "Hes not a sociopath. You deserve the world and I hate seeing you hurt. My mother didn't seem to want me dating anyone. Your brother just annihilated your nieces, nephew and sister in law but no mention of that Jamie? Prosecutors have said they have a partial motive in the case that will likely come out at or after Chris sentencing next week. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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Like father, like son?? Watts previously told investigators that Shannan's killing was a spur-of-the-moment crime of passion and didn't admit to planning it. The couple lived in Frederick, a small town north of Denver. Watts said he told them Shannan wasn't feeling well before dragging her lifeless body down the stairs and into his truck. Its a truly tragic read, she said. Pregnant Shanann Watts and daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, were reported missing on Aug. 13, 2018 after she missed an OB-GYN appointment. Chris had become cold and distant about five weeks before the murders and Shanann began to suspect an affair. When she returned, he killed her. A girl once sent me a graduation party invitation, but she sent it to my mother's house, thinking I still lived there. "By that time I was just kind of sick of his stunts, trying to control the narrative," she told The Sun. I agree with you. ago It's well documented that Cindy did this. The couple spoke out after watching the Netflix documentary, American Murder: The Family Next Door. 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. Shanann Watts surprises Chris Watts with pregnancy test Watch on In retrospect, this moment may have been the beginning of the end. Chris Watts Confessed the Real Reason He Killed His Family in a Prison Letter, Nichol Kessinger Is Part of 'Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer', but She Didnt Want the Spotlight, 'American Murder: The Family Next Door' Explores How Chris Watts Killed His Whole Family. I could never forgive my son if he did something like what Chris did. Watts who had been having an affair with his co-workerNichol Kessingerindicated in the letters that he thought about killing his family in the days leading up to their deaths. And for the Rzuecks [Shanann's family] to be able to heal. Cindy claimed her son changed after meeting Shanaan in high school. Cindy added that she suspected Chris was pushed to take a plea deal by his attorney's who didn't think he'd win in a trial, given that he'd already confessed. The community of Frederick, Colorado and the entire nation was horrified when Chris killed his entire family in August 2018. Apparently, she followed both Chris and Shannan on . It has since been updated. "All kinds of people will form opinions because of this tragedy but what they say doesn't matter," part of it read. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. While she gave Chris many opportunities to be honest, Popplewell noted he continuedto "lie to her and she believes him and she gives him the benefit of the doubt.. I missed talking to you in person. And Chris Watts still chose to lie about it until he could lie no more. 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. "She was a good soul," Frank told ABC in a previously released clip from the 20/20 episode. She was also the best daughter any parent could ever hope for. Raw video: On Tuesday Chris Watts pleaded for the safe return of his pregnant wife Shannan and their two children. Christopher Lee Watts and Shanann Cathryn Watts (ne Rzucek, January 10, 1984 - August 13, 2018) were from North Carolina: Christopher from Spring Lake and Shanann from Aberdeen. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Honestly, my ex-MIL lives in North Carolina too, and she is the EXACT same way. Chris faces life in prison when hes sentenced Monday. Moreover, the mother blamed his wife for the tough marriage she put him through. It all started on August 18 when the three were reported missing. Chris parents, who havent spoken much to their son since his Aug. 15 arrest, said they believed his initial version of events: He killed his wife after witnessing her strangling Celeste. She also portrayed the dead woman as a negative influence on him. Cindy and Ronnie didnt attend her son and Shanaans wedding in 2012, they told ABC 11. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Her husband, Ronnie echoed her sentiments, per The Sun. He was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole, per the Daily Mail. 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/. - WTF??!!!!!!!!!!! He planned it out so he could be with his mistress, Nichol Kessinger, but she was not aware that he was married. And her family is fully prepared to do so.. "It was a very hard relationship. Thank you,Brigitte Nicole,Creator/Administrator of Lessons Learned In Life. Police investigated the Watts' Colorado home, but it seemed like Shanann and her daughters had just vanished into thin air. Thanks for contacting us. "This case is unbelievable, the interest there has been. Why? Cindy and Ronnie Watts, Chris' mom and dad, spoke out Monday for the first time about the case in an interview with KMGH. In a letter to a stranger, Chris reportedly revealed the details of how his family died at his hands and that he had planned it, as per Daily Mail. Colorado News. 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.". The last 5 weeks have been so hard. I think Cindy would have disliked any woman Chris married. I will be civil and get along with your mom, we just all need to have mutual respect, she wrote. He was normal, he didnt have a temper, he was just easy-going like his dad. Chris Watts was charged with the murders of Shanann and their daughters Bella and Celeste on Aug. 21, 2018. "Ronnie and I watched it on Saturday night. Related:What Happened to Nichol Kessinger? Watts killed his entire family in August 2018. She asked Watts to take her mother to the hospital but the man did not pay attention to her cries. Trigger warning: The story contains graphic details of the murder that some readers may find distressing. But, it seems that a former Colorado dad, Chris Watts, wanted his family dead for weeks. The shocking murders sparked speculation that Chris was secretly gay and having an affair and that he and Shanaan were on the brink ofseparating. I miss holding you! It comes and then it passes away.". (I lived almost 3 hours away.) "I would say she's more capable than Christopher," she said. Instead, they tried to defend him on numerous occasions. Meanwhile, Cindy claimed Shanaan was more capable than Christopher of murdering the two girls. We discuss/debate the evidence of the case in this subreddit. By the time the sentencing rolled around, Cindy and Ronnie had come to accept Chris' fate. "It was pretty much just my mom and my sister, they didn't like her. 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. We love you and forgive you, son." 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 couldn't do anything right," said Cindy to ABC11. The letter was featured in the hit Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door. In July 2019, Cindy shared that Watts had written her a letter for her 64th birthday. All Rights Reserved. Hardly ever do people plan murders to be rid of their partner and kids. In pleading guilty last week, Chris admitted he was lying. But inconsistencies in his statements to investigators stoked their suspicions and the facade he attempted to erect soon crumbled. c/o @DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/BAfwUcXI7Z. Ronnie and Cindy Watts staunchly defended their son, Chris Watts, saying in their first interview that he wasnt a psychopath or monster despite pleading guilty to the heinous murders last week. "Shanann Watts was a faithful wife, and the most gentle and loving mother in the world to her children Bella, Celeste, and Nico Everyone who knew Shanann knows this to be true. "She [Shanann] would do . Shanann Watts/Netflix/2020. Instead of condemning his repulsive and heinous actions she talks about Chris's teenage years, she praises him for being a great son and the best line of all she says loudly in front of Shannans crying family "we forgive you son" -What in the actual F**k!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "People come up with all these narratives. D.A. We quickly learn throughout the course of The Family Next Door that Chris' mother, Cindy Watts, did not get along with her daughter-in-law, Shanann, in the slightest. It's very sad. 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