He was also charged for the death of his unborn child, whom Shanann had named Nico. Im so sorry for their huge loss. The tension between them had only gotten worse after that. shanann did but Cindy certainly didn't BeWittyAtParties 7 mo. Chris was actively cheating on his wife with a co-worker at the time of the murders, according to police. The 33-year-old confessed to dumping the two little girls bodies in oil tanks and burying his wife nearby. He pleaded guilty that November to all three slayings. Days before Shanann Watts was murdered by herhusband Chris Watts, she wrote a thoughtful and heartfelt letter to him in which she expressed her desire to fix their crumblingmarriage. I could never forgive my son if he did something like what Chris did. We've received your submission. He also wrote of the act of the murder, "I knew if I took my hands off of her, she would still keep me from Nikki.". His former confidante, Cheryln Cadle, a true crime author who is releasing a new book, The Murders of Christopher Watts, after writing to him and visiting him in prison, has also watched the program. We have zero contact. When we divorced because he was a serial thief and cheater she was happy. "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. This WHOLE TIME, she has been defending Chris, and supporting him. We're trying to move forward but it's a very hard task," according to The Sun. Why? Pregnant Shanann Watts and daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, were reported missing on Aug. 13, 2018 after she missed an OB-GYN appointment. Shanann Watts/Netflix/2020. Theres not one person you can talk to that will say anything about this kid, she said. For one thing, I didn't feel like I was getting the . "He was normal, he didn't have a temper, he was just easy-going like his Dad. Distractify is a registered trademark. "It was about typical of what I thought it would be, I wasn't shocked by any of it really. He remains behind bars at the DodgeCorrectionalInstitution in Waupun,Wisconsin. Ronnie and Cindy say they regularly speak to the twisted killer and claim he's "heartbroken" and has turned to religion, spending days in his cell writing in his prison journal. It comes and then it passes away.". Chris had become cold and distant about five weeks before the murders and Shanann began to suspect an affair. Honestly, my ex-MIL lives in North Carolina too, and she is the EXACT same way. as he killed her. Chris admitted to first-degree murder and unlawful termination of a pregnancy, among other crimes, in the killings. In doing so, they felt the need to make vicious, grotesque and utterly false statements.. Like father, like son?? 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. I get riled up every time I think of her telling that monster that she forgave him during the sentencing hearing in the courtroom, and in front of Shananns family. It puts me in awful form. When she returned, he killed her. Tell me what you need. He then attempted to play the role of a concerned husband and dad. Chris quickly became the most hated man in America. Editors note: This article was originally published on September 30, 2021. "Christopher, I don't see him capable at all.". "Her eyes filled with blood; as she looked at me and she died. She was in control of everything until Shannan came along. Hes not a psychopath," Cindy told the Denver Channel. The couple lived in Frederick, a small town north of Denver.. 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. D.A. He's not a monster," said the mother. Next, how Shanann Watts family feels about Netflixs American Murder: The Family Next Doorher brother speaks out. We love you and forgive you son," Cindy said in court. Reached by PEOPLE, Shananns father declined to comment further. We still love our son no matter what and we miss our grandbabies. Cheryln added that she's disgusted he still has a "fan club" with numerous women still writing to him in prison, according to her sources. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. The request not to seek the death penalty came from Shannan's family. After feeling sexually rejected by Chris, she texted a friend her suspicions that he was sleeping with someone else. She is a lot like my ex mil who told me when we married that I took her FIRST LOVE away from her. However, despite his heinous crimes, his family is supportive of him and believes his "very hard relationship" was responsible for the crime. His children were innocent, beautiful babies, that did nothing wrong ever! "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. The last 5 weeks have been so hard. When he first confessed, Chris said that his wife Shanann killed his two daughters, Bella and Celeste. He wasnt touching or hugging or doing stuff like that.. When it came time to be a husband to his wife he felt like he was betraying his mom. "Hes not a sociopath. He pled guilty to murdering his family because he is guilty.. 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 missed your morning breath, your touch, your lips against mine. American Murderer: The Family Next Door is now streaming on Netflix. 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. Part of what got him there was actually Nichol Kessinger's cooperation with police. In these letters, Watts admitted that he unsuccessfully tried to smother their young daughters after an argument with Shannan, using "a pillow from their bed.". I couldn't do anything right," Cindy told ABC11. I'm living it, and I have been living it every single day for two years. In turn, Cindy kicked Shanann out of the house. Chris had become cold and distant about five weeks before the murders and Shanann began to suspect an affair. They continued, "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. 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. 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. Popplewell found photographs Shanann took of different drafts of that letter on her phone, which Shananns family provided to her. She had nothing good to say about her sons relationship with his eventual victim: It was a very hard relationship, and as far as Im concerned I couldnt do anything right. Chris parents contended that while he was with Shanann, she isolated him from his family. Coverage of the latest true crime stories and famous cases explained, as well as the best TV shows, movies and podcasts in the genre. Four days earlier, Chris, 33, pleaded guilty to murdering Shanann,. Strange to me that when Shanann "left" for 5 weeks Chris cheated. 2019 All of the posters created for this website are copyright of Lessons Learned in Life, 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/, https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/chris-watts-daughter-4-begged-22768811. He reportedly wrote that he surreptitiously gave Shannan the opiate painkiller Oxycodone to kill their unborn child, telling Cadle: "I thought it would be easier to be with Nichol if Shanann wasnt pregnant. A girl once sent me a graduation party invitation, but she sent it to my mother's house, thinking I still lived there. 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. Last night he was arrested for their murders. 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. She pointed out that Chris had gained Shanann's trust after she went through a divorce in her early twenties. It caused a rift in the family dynamic and Shanann stopped talking to Chris' family. By the time the sentencing rolled around, Cindy and Ronnie had come to accept Chris' fate. Even when the evidence was against Chris and he confessed to his crimes, his parents have been unable to condemn their son for it. She left it for Chris before leaving on a work trip with friends. And Chris Watts still chose to lie about it until he could lie no more. She wheeled on me and exploded in a rage, as if I were the one who had done something wrong. And Chris Watts still chose to lie about it until he could lie no more. Weird. Watts previously told investigators that Shannan's killing was a spur-of-the-moment crime of passion and didn't admit to planning it. "Christopher, I don't see him capable at all" However, Watts admitted to him smothering both his daughters. "Ronnie and I watched it on Saturday night. I knew she was gone when she relieved herself," Wattsrecalled after killing his wife in a bombshell letter to Cheryln. 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He was sentenced in November to five life sentences, three to be served consecutively, without parole. But Chris father, Ronnie, is still in disbelief. Shanann was a wonderful soul. Yet Chris Watts still chose to murder Shanann, Bella, Celeste, and Nico. Celeste was allergic to nuts, which prompted Shanann to yell at Cindy about the ice cream choice. "He has moved into general population and has a job now, but I can't talk about that any further," Ronnie added. He added, "He's taking it one day at a time, just like we are. He was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences with no possibility of parole, per the Daily Mail. "He's taking it one day at a time, just like we are. "Family killer" Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and his kids mercilessly. I knew she was gone when she relieved herself," Watts recalled in a bombshell letter to author Cheryln Cadle, which was obtained by the Daily Mail. What a stupid horrible Exuse of a mother, she goes on and on about how perfect he is yet she did throw daggers on their marriage and she even mentions when he decides to leave the marriage which is not supposed to happen he has finally seen the light?! "He was normal, he didn't have a temper, he was just easy-going like his Dad. "There's not one day that goes by that I don't wake up with them on my mind, I go to sleep with them on my mind, I will never, ever get over this. "Hes not a sociopath. 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.. 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. He pled (sic) guilty to murdering his family because he is guilty," they said, according to Denver7. What happened? Cindy wondered. Hes not a monster.. I have to know why., Shanaans parents, Frank and Sandra Rzucek, fired back at the Wattses interview by defending their slain daughter as a faithful wife and the most gentle and loving mother in the world., Monday evening, the parents of Chris Watts gave an interview in which they attempted to defend their son. THE parents of twisted killer Chris Watts have revealed they still support their evil son but live with the tragedy of losing their grandchildren "every day". Chris submitted to his mother his whole life. Popplewell saidthe note reveals how "shattered" Shananns confidence was over the ordeal. ", Related:Chris Watts Home Where He Murdered Wife Shanann and Two Daughters Still for Sale. The parents told ABC 11 that Chris relationship with wife Shanann was abusive and that she isolated him from his family. The letter had sat on the bed for over a month. They will NEVER accept you and go out of their way, by their actions, to show you how unwelcome you are, and will always "put you in your place" to keep their imaginary position of queen of the universe. Chris Watts' Mother Didn't Get Along With His Wife Shanann By Pippa Raga Sep. 30 2020, Updated 3:06 p.m. Moreover, the mother blamed his wife for the tough marriage she put him through. Offers may be subject to change without notice. "It was pretty much just my mom and my sister, they didn't like her. I agree with you. He was charged with five counts of first-degree murder (one for each person he killed, plus two additional counts for the slayings of Bella and Celeste because they were under 12 years old), one count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy and three counts of tampering with a deceased human body. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. At the . The Chris Watts documentarydropped on Netflix in 2020 and shed light on the horrifying 2018 crimes. A pregnant Shanann Watts vowed to do whatever it took to save her marriage with Chris Watts, days before he killed her and their daughtersBella and Celeste. Related: Chris Watts' Confession Letters Reveal Horrifying Murder Details About His Slaying of Shanann Watts and Daughters. It discusses the brutal 2018 murders of Shanann Watts and the couple's daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, after their bodies were found at a nearby oil plant and Watts was convicted after an astonishing confession. I will do anything for you," she continued. Viewers are curious to learn more about Chris Watts' mother, who did not get along with her daughter-in-law and didn't even attend her son's wedding. After dumping his wife's remains on the ground, Watts smothered little Celeste with her own blanket while her sister watched before dropping her body through an eight-inch hatch in one of the oil tankers. Cindy claimed her son changed after meeting Shanaan in high school. I just want the truth because hes not the sociopath next door. I will be civil and get along with your mom, we just all need to have mutual respect, she wrote. On Aug. 15, 2018, less than a week after his wife and daughters disappeared, Chris Watts failed a polygraph test. However, Chris never wanted to improve the relationship. 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 has since been updated. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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", His father Ronnie said, "The Bible says if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us. Yet Chris Watts still chose to murder Shanann, Bella, Celeste, and Nico. Cadle included Watts' correspondence in her book Letters From Christopher," which is due to be published Wednesday, October 7. It has been so overwhelming and I feel like I have to do something not help my son, I just, I need to do something, she said. ", 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.". Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. He pled (sic) guilty to murdering his family because he is guilty," they said, in a statement, as per the Denver Channel. Colorado husband and father Chris Watts pleaded guilty to the August murders of his pregnant wife, Shan'ann, and daughters, 3-year-old Celeste and 4-year-old Bella, after having previously attempted to place the blame on Shan'ann for their . It's very sad. They're real slick about the manipulation too, they do their fake, sweet drawl and rehearsed manners to put on a show, while they're secretly plotting your demise. "Being in the presence of someone, you look at them and their eyes turn black, it does something to you. 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. Behind Chris Watts Decision to Plead Guilty Eventually He Acknowledged His Life Was Over, Why Did Chris Watts Murder His Wife & Kids? But inconsistencies in his statements to investigators stoked their suspicions and the facade he attempted to erect soon crumbled. Watts said he knew he would kill them on August 12 but "did nothing to stop it" and felt "mad" when he discovered they were still alive after his murder attempt the next day. ", "She said a lot of things about Chris in front of me that I didn't like," she told NBC. I miss everything about you.". Its because Chris won her over because he proved himself. "I was never a person who had anxiety issues, but spending time with him the way that I did "Looking back on it all, there are a few things I wish I'd done differently. Chris Watts still chose to dump the bodies of his own family in oil tanks. Then when the DIL doesnt respond positively, she uses that as proof that her son married the wrong woman. She was not saying she didn't forgive him she was actually saying he's perfect in blaming the murder victim did you not listen to this video?

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