"Every moment with her was a blessing.". Rather than leading a search party to pretend to care about his family to lay off the suspicion, he just lazily talked on television. Investigators also found the garbage bags Watts said he put over Shanaans head and feet when he drove his family to the site so the girls wouldnt have to see her, along with a sheet that matched one police previously found in the garbage at their house. For an hour a day, he gets out of his cell for showers and exercise. The process of removing the bodies began at 5am on the morning of August 16 and would go on for almost 14 hours, with the report noting that at 6:45pm that evening members of the Colorado State Patrol cleared the scene. According to the CBI, upon investigating the site they located Shanaans body in a shallow grave, still wearing her shirt, bra and underwear. Even if she got picked up we would have seen it on nates camera. Authorities soon learned that Chris was having an affair with Nichol Kessinger, who worked at his company. "I was like, 'Oh what the heck, I'm never going to meet him.' The little girl was also without any shoes or socks. "I was in a really, really, really bad place, and I got a friend request from Chris on Facebook," she said in an online video about four months before her death. When he arrived at the remote location outside Frederick, Colorado, Watts left the vehicle running while he unloaded his wifes lifeless body. But he's an idiot. That was due in large part to the surveillance footage his neighbor had of Watts on the morning of the murders, which very clearly showed him back his truck up to his garage, load up the vehicle and drive off. The comments below have not been moderated. With so much free time, Watts has spent a lot of time thinking about his past, says a friend of Watts' who asked PEOPLE only to be identified as Kim. 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'Trooper Reeder and I then walked around the inside of that tank which also had approximately 4 of crude sludge in it. She was 15 weeks pregnant with her third child, Nico, when her husband, Chris Watts murdered her. The oil was then poured over metal screens in order to retrieve any possible evidence. 'Trooper Bandy grasped the left wrist and shoulder area as Sergeant Armstrong did the same on the right side. He's in protective custody because if he's around other inmates, he'd be in real danger. claimed he caught her strangling their daughters. Daughters Bella and Celeste were located later that day in oil tanks near Shanann's body. I do wonder had he not had GPS on his truck would he have disposed of the bodies elsewhere then gone onto to Cervi as normal. In the days that followed, Chris maintained that he had no idea where his family might be even appealing for help in the media. But maybe he's a psychopath. In video obtained by DailyMail.com after filing a request under the Colorado Open Records Act, Watts is seen watching that video for the first time - and throwing his hands behind his head in disbelief when he realizes he has been caught. "He has changed. In his cell, he's allowed to have a Bible, but not much more. Watts, who will spend the rest of life in a Wisconsin prison, likely will never see the documentary about the murders. There's also his account of NK wanting to "give him his first son". KILLER dad Chris Watts revealed grisly details of his pregnant wifes murder in a bombshell prison letter, according to reports. 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The report reveals that the diameter of the oil tank's opening was only 8 inches, meaning it would have been too small to fit Shanann's body. With shanann car still in garage and no sight of her or kids coming and going from the house. His story was that hed asked for a separation and then a short time later he claimed he caught her strangling their daughters which caused him to fly into a rage and do the same to Shanaan, according to investigation documents by the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. Investigators reported that they found what looked like blonde hairs on at least one of the tank rims. According to the report by a crime scene analyst, all of the victims' bodies were in an "advanced state of decomposition". Like would they have found the girls in the tanks without him admitting it. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. His whole motivation in killing them was to start a new life with NK. We know the size of the cab and watched him go back and forth. Now the smoking gun that led him to change his plea has been revealed, reported Daily Mail on December 11, 2018. All he had to do was pretend to give a shit. All Lupus pregnancies are considered high risk, but Shanann was determined to have a family. 'We anticipated the bodies to be covered in crude oil and were going to use the pools to put each body in, once recovered.'. Shanann was dressed in a "T-shirt, bra and panties". How did Robert Hansens Wife & 2 Kids Have No Idea He Was a Serial Killer. Would love your thoughts, please comment. I hope karma gets him eventually, but so far he's a free man doing whatever he wishes when he goes away on "business" trips. According to Lambert, Bella tried desperately to survive. WebIn the early hours of August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado, American oil field operator Christopher Lee Watts (born May 16, 1985) murdered his pregnant wife Shanann (34) by strangulation, and their two children Bella (4) and Celeste (3) by smothering them. He is a moron, who commits a triple homicide and takes the bodys out the front door knowing the is at least 2 cameras pointing in that direction. Chris Watts planned to kill his family for several hours before he committed the mass murder. A Hazardous Materials Incident Narrative Report filed by the Colorado State Patrol reveals in harrowing detail the retrieval of Bella and Celeste bodies. Lupus can complicate pregnancy with an increased risk of miscarriage, premature delivery, and preeclampsia, as well as heart problems in the baby. Police went to the family home and found that Shanann, as well as her two daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, were also missing. "This case shows that domestic violence can happen anywhere," Lee said. "After the recovery of the victim from the east tank, the west tank was drained under the same procedural guidelines," the report states. On Tuesdays episode of Dr. Phil, attorney Steven Lambert, who is representing slain mom Shanann Watts family in a wrongful death suit against Chris, shared chilling details of the murders of the mom and girls Bella, 4, and 3-year-old Celeste. Of the things that have been hard for [Shananns family] to comprehend and to accept in this reality, what happened to Bella in those last moments has been the hardest.. Some skin was also lost while the body was being moved to the oil pool. Then Watts drove 45 minutes to a remote oil field, with Shanann's corpse in the bed of the truck and his still-living girls in the backseat. "Now, I can add servant of God to that mix! Her face was facing down into the ground, with her back positioned upwards. Watts has been charged with their He claimed that his wife had strangled their daughters in revenge after he revealed he was having an affair and wanted to split. The body cam footage shows Watts placing his hands on his head and turning away from the damning images, and his face mirrors his dawning realization that he has been caught red-handed. A spokesperson for the Weld County District Attorneys Office tells PEOPLE the office is not releasing any more information on the case. In the clip, Watts is shown surveillance footage captured by a neighbor's security camera that showed him loading his family's bodies into his truck. ", Jury inspect eerie Murdaugh murder scene where mom & son were executed, US Navy faces being totally outgunned by China in just seven years, says expert, Dances with Wolves actor pleads not guilty in 'sex cult' case, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Chris Watts with his wife Shanann and two young daughters, Watts will be in prison for the rest of his life, Shanann Watts with little Celeste and Bella, Cheryln Cadle's book on the Watts murders. "His story didn't match the evidence that we had," a police source told PEOPLE at the time. I dont care about theories who may or may not have been there. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'The second victim was then placed into a body bag and taken to the Weld County Coroners vehicle.'. He was also fat and slow with no athletic ability. At this point, Trooper Reeder was able to secure her left arm and left leg. Back in 2018, a triple murder shocked America as the harrowing details of the case began to unfold. "The director made sure we were a part of the whole process and we met the whole team personally. Unfortunately for him, Graham Coder and Tammy Lee were cynical interrogators who werent susceptible to his bullshit, unlike everyone else in his life. ", But not everyone was happy with the plea agreement; Watts' mother, Cindy, said in several interviews that she thought the confession and the plea were "coerced.". I think he's a narcissist, but is he also a psychopath? In July 2019, Chris Watts claimed in a chilling jailhouse letter to his mother that he was a changed man with a newfound relationship with God. There was a body face down on the south side of the tank with the head facing west. As he went to kill her, Bella screamed, "Daddy, No!" According to sources, Watts' life in jail is anything but stimulating. I am torn. He has shown me peace, peace, love and forgiveness, and that's how I live every day.". An avalanche occured earlier this evening at ABCI Quarry, Maudarh, Hnahthial District burying atleast 15 people and 3 machinery. Then, once the tanks were emptied, men in self-contained breathing gear entered and removed the bodies of the girls, whose skin came off their bodies as they were passed out of the tanks. ", Shanann and the girls were last seen on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. Love you!". She said they never discussed long-term plans. While in police custody, Chris claimed that he told Shanann that he wanted to separate. As the children were passed out of the tanks, their skin came away from their bodies. Above, Shanann and her girls, Watts soon began repeatedly changing his story to police. WebVideo, photos show oil site where bodies of Chris Watts' wife and daughters were found. He just moves on quickly from murdering his wife and two little girls with no remorse but panic of being caught instead. Shanann, a "loving" mum, was located around "nine inches below the surface grade" at an Anadarko Petroleum site where Watts worked. Horse power: Long-serving Red Bull chief CHRISTIAN HORNER on how he switches off from the high-pressure F1 environment, helped by Spice Girl wife Geri and a coterie of nags, dogs and donkeys! Do you think if they hadnt caught him in the lie detector that he would have still confessed? Do not sell or share my personal information. Chris Watts killed wife Shanann Watts and daughters Bella and Celeste in Frederick, Colorado. Shanann Watts was pregnant at the time. 'I grabbed her right arm near the wrist area and moved her towards the manway. A 2020 Netflix documentary, titled American Murder: The Family Next Door, revealed the final text messages Shanann sent her husband. There was also some skin on the plywood where her back made contact.'. "We believe that Chris killed them all.". 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The Watts had filed for bankruptcy in June 2015, after becoming buried in debt by their mortgage, credit cards, medical bills and student loans. Cops didn't believe his story. The report says Bella was wearing a "onesie" and underwear - while her younger sister was dressed in a nappy, underwear and a T-shirt. He had driven 4-year-old Bella and Celeste, 3, along with the body of his dead wife to an oil field an hour away from their family home. His mother, Cindy Watts, was interviewed in the HLN special: Killer Dad: Chris Watts Speaks. The thing I never understand is how these idiots (CW, Scott Peterson etc)think that everything will be okay if theyre families disappear like what?! Authorities have cited his desire for a fresh start with his mistress as his motive. In Watts confession, he didnt disclose what he talked about with the girls during the long drive, Lambert said. I'm still a son! Each only had an eight-inch opening, according to the CBI. In the video, he told investigators from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation that on the night of the murders, he'd jumped on Shanann in bed after he'd told her he didn't love her anymore. Nobody was here.". But that would be a social suicide, and he cared about his reputation. Mizoram faces the second wave of covid-19 with the bravery of local heroes, ZMC Medical Students Drowned In Tuirivang, Nursing Student Volunteers Herself to Work at ZMC, Council of Ministers approves establishment of Border Management Cell under Home Department, Perpetrator responsible for tank lorry fire arrested, Mizoram Olympic Association delegates set off for NorthEast Olympic Games 2022. At the time of her murder, she had been pregnant with a son she was going to name Nico. He said he buried Shanann in a shallow grave and placed the girls bodies inside oil tanks. We did not locate any additional evidence in tank. She was wearing clothing and a nappy, but no shoes or socks. WebWhile In Jail, Chris Watts Reportedly Received Love Letters, While His Girlfriend Got So Many Death Threats She Went Into Witness Protection. Chris Watts confessed to killing his pregnant wife and two young daughters in November 2018 in Weld County Colorado, north of Denver. "I'm still a Dad! Watts, 33, dug a shallow grave and buried her while his daughters watched. WebWatts became one of the most infamous family murderers after he confessed last year to killing his pregnant wife, Shanann, and his two young daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. The moment the judge sentences Chris Watts to life in prison for the murder of his wife and children, Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife Shanann, 34, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, Shanann was found in a shallow grave at an Anadarko Petroleum site, while Bella and Celeste were discovered in oil tanks, Watts, pictured in his mugshot, was this month locked up for life without the possibility of parole, New crime scene reports reveal harrowing details of how the victims were found - and their autopsies, The bodies of the mum and daughters were found to be in an "advanced state of decomposition", The killings took place in Colorado, US, on either August 12 or 13. "[Shanann] was so excited to have her first baby girl," her family wrote in her obituary. Dad killer Chris Watts has claimed his dead family, who he brutally strangled to death, have been visiting him in jail. He wanted to live in the same city, keep his job and assets and keep NK's (and everyone's) opinion of him as a good father and family man. Another report documents the autopsies of the mum and daughters, which took place at a Colorado medical centre on August 17. Officers in self-contained breathing gear to protect them from the fumes entered the tanks and removed the bodies of the little girls. "He's sad that everyone is hurting," Kim tells PEOPLE. Before burying Shanann in a shallow grave, Watts said he smothered Celeste in the backseat. I believe there were signs that she fought for her life, Lambert said. During the show, she read the letter she received from her son. Since Shanann's body wouldn't fit through the 8 inch opening on the oil tank, Watts had wrapped her in a sheet and buried her. The victim was then moved out of the tank, but during the process her hand 'degloved' of its skin. He would never have gotten away with it for many different reasons. 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