Can you imagine her as a single parent? And we know when Shanann returned from Phoenix that night she was still hoping to woo Watts back into the marriage, hence the planned trip to Aspen the following weekend, the love letter, the self-help book and the imminent gender reveal. That was definitely the plan." Divorce and talks of separation are obviously ways to verbally and mentally distance ones self from a S/O when talking to a potential new partner but this can oftentimes be the catalyst as wellthe reason for the Familicideone has to keep up with the lie they have already told. Admittedly, Chris Watts wasn't looking all that great, already. During the welfare check, the police officer inspected the house but there were no signs of Shanann and her daughters. Being open and honest is the best way to prosper individually and as a couple. Chris Watts of 'American Murder' is getting love letters in prisonand he's responding to them It was evident in the film that Shanann enjoyed documenting her day-to-day activities for her Facebook followers posting life updates, uploading candid bonding moments with the family, and sharing news about her work. I listened to Interview podcast with the ex. On the day of his arrest, Chris was fired from his job. ET. So all around, it would have been a lose-lose. Millions of people face this everyday, I know I did. Hes conflicted by the pros and cons of making such a drastic change in his life. At a later hearing, the bail was set at $5 million, and Chris was required to put down 15% to be released. Yes, she did want to have the good things in life. Shananns family has said Christopher, 33, confessed to killing his wife and children. Said he thought another baby would fix his feelings. We may never know, but amateur sleuths may want to look at a timeline of their marriage for clues. Often that doesnt come across very popular, and some people dont like what they hear. Over the summer of 2018, Chris Watts changed. In August of this year, Shanann Watts' marriage was crumbling. The case became one of the most publicized murders in American history. In his own words: In his own words: August 13th, morning of, I went to the girls' room first, before Shanann and . Ive watched hundreds of hours of videos and read all the discovery on this case and I think some of what you write may be true but not all. ", 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! $150,000 equity would have been swallowed up by realtor fees leaving the two of them not much. Days before Chris Watts murdered his wife, she sent chilling texts to a friend. LEONARD's current wife, dabbled in Thrive, which was the same employment as SHANANN WATTS. Strangely he could not give the exact date or year they got married. It seemed choreographed. Chris and Shanann were from small towns in North Carolina. Place Where Shanann Watts Children were Hidden. After all, it's not hard to see why people thought that. She could barely handle the 2 monsters she had, another on the way, and Chris did a lot around the house to help out with the girls, meanwhile she had them in school that cost them 2K per month. In an effort to avoid the death sentence, he had pled guilty on Nov. 6, 2018 to killing his pregnant 34-year-old wife Shanann Watts, and their daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, not quite three months earlier.And the five life sentences that would be handed down weeks laterplus additional time for the murder of his unborn son . Hearing their parents noises, Bella came in and Chris told her that her mother was sick. 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. That is what makes this case all the more interesting, we had most of their life documented on social media and STILL cant figure it all out. 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. So why didnt Watts just get a divorce, like the district attorney said? American Murder provides insight into Shanann & Chris's marriage, as well as their struggles with communication & parenting. Quiet people may appear calm but Chris was not quiet inside. Shanann was buried in a shallow grave, while Bella and Celeste were left submerged inside two oil tanks at the site. 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. Shanann Watts is pictured with her husband, Christopher, and their two daughters, Celeste and Bella. 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 . On June 11 . I think the combination of having freedom, no matter who he was with, the upcoming gender reveal, the added pressure to their financial and health woes, Shanann badgering him for not responding to or caring about her when shes in North Carolina, and then the final straw of the nut gate incident and Shanann basically demanding he cut off his family with the exact wording he should use to confront them, and adding that they wont be allowed to to see his children again nudged him towards the decision to get rid of his family who were becoming too large of a burden for him. 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. Grief is written on your face for the rest of your life. But none of those descriptions really explain what led him to commit murder. She had a brother named Frankie Rzucek. I think she realized especially during her stay in NC that there was something very wrong and the change was likely permanent. It may or may not tell the tale of whats really going on, she said. According to the lawyer, after an argument over divorce, Chris strangled Shanann to death. So they had been together only 8 years and 3 day at the time on that fatal morning. I love how some people begin their comments with Im not victim blaming BUT or Obviously he should not have done it BUT . Said, he refused couples counseling., Shanann was expecting a son they planned to name Niko. It is something I myself have done (not proud and definitely not in the same situation of course) but I can see where things can pile up and become hard to face or tell the truth on. I have thought she cheated all along as well. This might have been in an attempt to just glaze over their issues and not answer truthfully but to answer with half-truths. Shananns behavior is not odd at all, in fact, its pretty much how people act when they no longer want to be with you. He then dumped his children's bodies on an oil site owned by the company he worked for. To strangle your adorable toddler?? I like nice things and having nice experiences. . He has When nobody answered the doorbell, Nickole notified Chris who was at work, and also called the Frederick Police Department. On August 16, the authorities discovered Shananns body buried in a shallow grave nearby, and the childrens bodies were found hidden in the oil tanks. Why do you need film footage of that? Daughter of Frank Rzucek and Sandra Rzucek. Shanann Watts reached out to a friend and shared her growing concerns about her marriage but she never suspected her life was in danger. But this wasnt the trigger, it couldnt be, because Shanann already knew about the divorce, and had known for a long time. Shanann Watts and the girls had gone to visit her . 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 read a study on LIVID COERCIVE killers who are motivated by anger and rageshowing control issues (recent) and may have abusive tendencies and have issues achieving their self-worth and authority within the home. Lewis Geyer/Digital First Media Group . Chris Watts was charged with the murders of Shanann and their daughters Bella and Celeste on Aug. 21, 2018. Her first marriage lasted approximately the same amount of time. He was an attorney correct? If so, nice of him not to say so. Oct. 29 2020, Published 3:05 p.m. Chris, we are so incredibly blessed to have you! she wrote. And Leonard King said the same thing that it was virtually impossible to engage her in conversation. She started seeing signs long before he killed them even confiding in a friend I dont think hes cheating on me as he has no game! I think if you go back and look at the Thrive video output it might correlate with when Chris began cheating posting a profile on Tinder and hooking up with Amanda McMahon either Feb. or March 2018. He already secured the oil field site so that no one else would be there when he disposed of the bodies. 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. You dont consider others at all, nor think about others' feelings.. But nonetheless I still feel Chris killed the children. Between his mother controling him all thru his years growing up and then Shanann taking control, a person can only take so much. To think that you have been replaced is scary, when you know there isnt a way to fix things anymore. In June 2018, Shanann told her husband she was pregnant with their third child. He was denied bail at his first court appearance. I think it had more to do with her controlling ways and if she knew in her heart that was why he was becoming distant or non-communicative, she really didnt know how to change that about herself, and instead amped it up until co-existing with her became unbearable to him. I cant come back like this. 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. However. You are a complete moron if you think she killed her kids. Shannan's body was . I think she emasculated Chris. 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. Easier said than done, of course. All of this would allow him to pacify her as well as himself and buy him some more time. The Watts family eventually settled in Frederick, Colorado in a five-bedroom home they bought in 2013. It doesnt matter what her past mistakes may or may not have been. We can only speculate, theorize and opinionate on triggers and reasons why as there hasnt been concrete proof of what his motives were. It is/was a gut feeling that we all get, a sinking feeling that cant be explained or described but his withdrawal was a big clue that she should have put more stock in. Specially after they are both dead! 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. The ex states Shanann states she left because domestic violence. Theres also the reality check that she might not have been able to leave the state if Chris filed for joint custody. On to your other pointsyes and no to CW being spinelesswhile he was having an affair AND it gave him his first taste of new freedom and excitement that would have quickly worn off once there wasnt a secret to keep/hide. In an interview with Dr.Phil, Chris lawyer told how Chris killed his daughters. But it is frustrating watching people who live 1000 times above their means and then expect everybody else to forgive their debts through bankruptcy. Obviously he came to this conclusion and carried it out. 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.. She was desperate when she realized he was done. He has changed. More info here: https://crimerocket2.com/2020/10/08/frank-rzuceks-letter-to-detective-baumhover-on-his-observations-of-chris-watts-deteriorating-relationship-with-bella-and-ceecee/, Your email address will not be published. The grass always looks greener when you are looking at a fantasy. Her first marriage/husband Discussion I'm interested in Shannan's first marriage. I am so very sorry all of this happened but perhaps it gives pause for thought when making decisions. In 2010, she met Chriss Lee Watts, who was an employee of the Anadarko Petroleum, Woodlands, Texas. Have you ever broken up with someone and not felt bad about it? 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. Chris was working for Anadarko Petroleum Corp at that time and the couple had to pay a debt of $44800. It really isnt a good feeling at all to know you are expendable and vulnerable. Meanwhile Kessinger thought the marriage was over. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. They had no children from their marriage together and have not communicated in over ten years he estimated. So maybe he was just as obsessed with money as she was. I believe he thought about murdering them as soon as he got a taste of freedom.>>>Yes. She loved dogs and had a dachshund named Dieter. After Shananns death and Chris arrest, Dieter was kept at a friends house and later went to live with her brother, Frankie. If this information is available somewhere where I can access it can you tell me where? And I say this as a woman you can be controlling and its something Im always working on. Two days later, a body believed to be Shananns was found on property owned by Christophers employer, Anadarko Petroleum. Shanann was delusional in living beyond their means but she wasnt EVIL Chris Watts is. Interesting points made here. There are strong ideas that point in a direction (multiple directions) but I think it is going to be an accumulation of reasons that ultimately led him to lash out and commit murder. She ruled EVERY aspect of their lives and he complied with it all. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Im sure not uncommon for cheaters. Chris had his $5 million bails revoked after this and was remanded to custody immediately. Youre right. Meanwhile, Chris began his affair with Nichol Kessinger, a woman he worked with, telling her he was separated. Both native to North Carolina, they married in Mecklenberg County, North Carolina in 2012. And if her controlling nature was no big deal then it would have been no big deal. https://shakedowntitle.com/2018/09/30/dirty-south-customs-shananns-dirty-little-secret/. Study up! She added that domestic violence does not have to be physical. Thats bad enough in private, in a marriage, imagine what it feels like to see that on social media from your partner. She did tho, threaten him all the time, to take the kids away and he would never see them again. Chris is an introvert. Making the decisions. If Shanann was a horrible person to some it doesnt mean she killed her children when so much premeditation seems to be at hand. I . LEONARD had heard that SHANANN was really involved in . Shanann was married to a man named Leonard Kim and they got divorced in 2009. Chris Watts killed his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters three years ago, a still-shocking crime that shattered those who thought they knew the picture-perfect young family. Later, Chris confessed to murdering Shanann and his daughters. I think ur right with all this. Shananns worries about her marriage had eaten up her confidence in Chris and their bond together. and then giving long winded opinions about how it was ultimately her fault. Our love just grows strong everyday!". Based on her Facebook page, Shanann Watts had it all: a satisfying career that allowed her to travel, two gorgeous little girls, a doting husband and a new baby on the way. 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 was a part of his responsibility. He'd stopped touching her, kissing her, would barely speak unless spoken to. NEVER. I think they were married 3-4 years. 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. Ruth Glenn, president of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said social media allows for individuals to project a moment in time, versus the realities of their lives. 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