"So I texted Chris one last time, and I told him, 'If you did anything bad, you're going to ruin your life and you're going to ruin my life. His boss said Watts was quiet and a great employee who never had issues about showing up to work or being on time. What Happened to Foxcatcher Farm Estate in Pennsylvania? In fact, just days before the murder, Shanann called Chris' mom "evil" in a lengthy text message, according to documents obtained by Oxygen.com. His nickname was the silver fox and the rain man due to his extensive work knowledge. Reader discretion is advised. Grahm: We never really got to talk about that night- what happened? Instead, he pulled his wifes body out of the truck, placed it on the ground at the site and buried her. Shanann Watts Text Messages About Husband Chris Watts, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. That day, Chris told investigators thathis parents admitted they weren't sure they could forgive Shanann over the drama. "It got to a point that he was telling me so many lies that I eventually told him that I did not want to speak to him again until his family was found," she told the Denver Post. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Don't call the police. "She went to a friends house with the kids. Tammy: So did that make you angry at your mom for doing that? "What kind of vegetables do you want with dinner tonight?" Chris lacked eye contact and appeared to be nervous, looking around constantly. In 2018, he was sentenced to five life sentences for killing his pregnant wife and two daughters. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ The full 5 and a half hour long interview was released in two parts. Just days before the murders, Shanann went on a business trip, leaving Chris at home with the kids. #ChrisWatts #ChristopherWatts #NicholeKessinger #ChrisWattsCase #ChrisWattsTextMessages #MommyRamblingsBlog These were uploaded from my personal files sent . Her body was dumped in an oil tank at the site. "Thank you for taking good care of the kids this weekend so I can learn and work, I appreciate it!" Dozens of messages the pregnant Shanann sent to friends leading up to her murder s how just how much emotional agony she was going through. ", She shared a video of Bella singing to her "hero daddy", and in May, filmed her husband as she revealed she was pregnant for the third time. ", Baby Mia Jade Riley: Parents Lani and Tom Riley speak out after dog attack killed their 5-week-old infant, Bruce Willis's mom Marlene 'not sure if her son still recognizes her' as 'aggressiveness' creeps in, Kyle Sambrook: Hiker falls 100ft to death while carrying his dog in one hand through 'appalling' weather, Julia Faustyna: 21-yr-old girl who claims to be Madeleine McCann admits to making 'pornographic videos' in past, Internet finds similarities between Julia Wandelt and Livia Schepp, 6, who went missing 12 years ago. Since the disappearance of the family, he appeared on edge and flustered but said he had nothing to hide. When the 34-year-old missed a doctor's appointment the next morning and did not answer her phone, her friend Nicole Utoft became worried. Chris Watts, left, was sentenced to life in prison earlier this month for murdering his wife and two kids, right. Love you!" 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Police reportsThe oil drums where the bodies were found. Watts said when he went back to the truck, he used Celestes blanket to smother her. Nearly 2,000 pages of documents show a crumbling marriage and Chris Watts' secret affair with a co-worker. He used the same blanket to smother Bella. During the early stages of the investigation before Chris admitted to knowing where his family's bodies were he claimed in media interviews that he and Shanann had an emotional conversation right before she vanished. I didnt know what to say or do. On August 13, 2018, Watts strangled Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, in their home. let gads_event; eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), He was to kill Shanann before the son they decided to call Niko could take his first breath. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-o3g03s{color:black;}Published15:53,17 July 2022 BST| Last updated15:53,17 July 2022 BST. Emails provide an early account of the illicit relationship between convicted killer Chris Watts and his mistress Nichol Kessinger. Officials redacted information about where Watts is being held. She saw Shanann and Shanann went sad. I didnt talk to my parents from then on, he said, until August 6.. . Watts was handed three consecutive life sentences. "I was hoping that I would just get ran over by the kids running in the door, just barrel-rushing me, but it didn't happen. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Shanann was so delighted with his response, she shared the exchange on her Facebook page writing: "I love Chris! Chris: That was kinda like, my last opportunity to get out it seems like. The investigators then listened to Watts talk about his possible reasoning for the murders, his separation from his parents and sister, and that he had not thought out what to do afterward. In November 2018, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. eventAction: 'click_ads' While not ruling out their relationship may have formed part of the motivation for the attacks, Kessinger said she thought Watts could have also been driven by money. Police file Text messages between Chris and his mistress. https://t.co/1MXE1kcrc6 pic.twitter.com/cwZAZb9I7M, Chris became increasingly nervous about Rosenberg's concerns and pleaded for her to refrain from contacting authorities. I am so excited and happy!. Court records showed the couple had money problems, filing for bankruptcy in June 2015, six months after Watts was hired as an operator for oil and gas giant Anadarko Petroleum. That was at airport [sic] I kissed him no grabbins [sic] my ass, hug or anything. Thank you baby for holding down the fort this weekend! At around 1.40pm, a Frederick police officer was dispatched to the family home. Market data provided by Factset. And she knew, she knew something wasnt right. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Said he thought another baby would fix his feelings. ADVERTISEMENT Summarizing the messages, the investigators wrote in the report: "Shanann discussed how Watts' mother gave Celeste ice cream with nuts in the ingredients. "Those are the questions that will always haunt anyone who was involved in the investigation. He never fights with me, just goes with flow, she texted a friend. On June 19, Shanann sent Watts an ultrasound picture of their unborn third baby. District Attorney Mr Rourke asked the court. Anger from you, or anger from her? Tammy: if you read them you know who shes talking about. At the time, Watts said he was straddling Shanann around her waist. Grahm: Were you dating or were you married at that point? The horrific story was relived in the Netflix documentary, American Murder: The Family Next Door: In 2018, Chris Watts strangled his 15-week pregnant wife Shanann before also killing the couple's daughters four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste in Colorado. (*using the credit card to pay for dinner with his mistress- Shanann could see the charges and realized it didnt add up. For what?" "They loved us more than you will ever know, because you don't know what love is.". During the killer's arraignment the next day, Shanann's father Frank Rzucek wept in court. is a half-hour daily TV show inspired by the brand's unique combination of the most popular celebrity and inspirational human-interest stories, including entertainment news, exclusive interviews, feature stories, beauty and style, true crime and more. Killer dad Chris Watts' chilling text to his mistress after slaughtering his pregnant wife and daughters Nichol Kessinger recalls receiving the emotionless message on the same day. He told police the girls asked, What are you doing to mommy? when he pulled Shananns body from the truck. . In 2018, he. Chris: Oh yeah, she had done a couple other direct sales businesses, but this one was different. The Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door begins streaming September 30. Wow.". Chriss facial expressions rarely changed, however when they did, he seemed to smile/smirk inappropriately, displaying a lack of empathy, specifically when speaking about his children, the officer alleged. If I was thinking, this wouldnt have happened, he claimed. And she was like, What happenedwhat was last night?. He then dumped his children's bodies on an oil site owned by the company he worked for. ga('ads.send', { reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. Around this time two months before the grisly killings Watts was embarking on an affair with colleague Nichol Kessinger, who worked in Anadarko Petroleum's environmental department. According to the police reports in the case: A friend told police that Chris didnt want the baby Shanann was pregnant with and wanted a separation. Chris Watts Watts would eventually accept a plea deal on three counts of murder, but he told investigators he never imagined he would spend the rest of his life in prison. He has photos of his family next to his bed. All rights reserved. Although the news was horrific, Atkinson said it hardly surprised her. Thecommunity of Frederick, Colorado and the entire nation washorrified when Chris killed his entire family in August2018. By Ethan Harfenist Heartbreaking Watts Family Text Messages Released 3:04 Digital Original Heartbreaking Watts Family Text Messages Released 1:47 Preview Arms pinned down, no way to fight back. about something its like alright its gonna happen. Grahm: Thats what I was thinking, right?! He threw them away. Im using this card.? Have a great time., Taylor, I am here for you and whatever you need. The horrific killings have since become the subject of Netflix documentary film American Murder: The Family Next Door. "How could a seemingly normal husband and father annihilate his entire family? "Little Peanut! Watts spoke just once at the sentencing hearing, to decline the opportunity to give a statement and explain why he did it. He told investigators his wife was worried he would hurt the baby sitting on her in that fashion. Chris: Yeah I was just like mom, I told her you need to think, you need to pay attention, just because another kid could have something doesnt mean another kid could have something (*meaning just because he other grandchildren could have ice cream with nuts and be fine, doesnt mean CeCe could have ice-cream with nuts and be fine due to allergies), cuz we were at that birthday party at Jeremys that Sunday, they had this cake there. The texts revealed in American Murder show that Shanann had no idea that her husband would soon kill her. At another point, she texted him that she felt like she was the only one putting emotion into their relationship. About two or three weeks into Shananns trip to North Carolina, she visited Chris parents. (Facebook). even my friend Jeremy Lindstrom he even invited me, cuz like it was his daughter that came and watched the kids Saturday..that Saturday night and he was like Hey instead of going to a Rockies game you wanna go with me to a Broncos game and watch the Arizona Cardinals?. Where is Chris Watts today? Former West End cabaret star Jobyna Watts, 92, has denied forging her dead husband's signature during an 8million inheritance court fight with her son. },false) However, other viewers have been left in floods of tears over the harrowing footage and accounts. In the second part of Chris Watts confession interview with the FBI, he begins to talk about the relationship with his mistress Nichol Nikki Kessinger, and waking up his wife Shanann to talk before her murder. } However, text messages included in the documentary paint a totally different story. Chris: Cuz Shanann was there and I guess they were all sitting one one of those couches, kind of like a U, and my niece went into the kitchen and she knew where the ice-cream was cuz shes been there before. I wish I could have taken more time to fix that, he said. He was not wearing a wedding ring when they were introduced and when they met outside of work in June, he told her he was in the final stages of a divorce, she said later. Bella watched as Watts wrapped Shananns body with a bedsheet. The documentary, entitled American Murder: The Family Next Door, begins streaming on September 30. The Associated Press contributed to this report. She told that friend he shut her out in a way that he never has before. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I dont ever want to see them again, Shanann texted a friendfollowing their no-show. Christopher Watts REDACTED FINAL. (Colorado Bureau of Investigation), Watts told police he read the Bible for the first time in prison and he writes down scriptures each day to send his parents. Chris Watts sent Nichol Kessinger a text in which he denied the murders. lt's only one way emotions and feelings. Grahm: Really? Did she have that Italian blood that her mom has? (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images). Dave: So it happened during that time when they were there? Watts said he strangled Shanann in their bed after he told her their marriage was over and she respondedhe would never see their children again. Chris and Shanann Watts with their daughters. He keeps photos of his wife and daughters in his cell and talks to them every morning and every night.. The two had appeared to have a solid marriage until the summer when Christopher Watts began acting cold toward his wife, Rzucek said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Cruel cold blooded murder. I'm very very very sorry, he texted her, after missing calls from Shanann. "He kissed me once since he's been here, Shanann texted a friend. "And he responded, 'I. Chris told investigators he now thought thatif he hadnt spent so much time cheating on his wife, perhaps he could have eased the family tension. And my mom and my dad was gonna go, but then there was a post on Facebook about allergies and stuff like that Shanann had made and my dad was like nah, I just cant do it anymore. The Netflix shows details the deteriorating relationship between Chris and Shanann, who began suspecting her husband was having an affair and felt he was suddenly pulling away from her. "I really dont want you to think Im a bad person Cassie," he replied. Shanann was working in a children's hospital call centre. American Murder: The Family Next Dooris currently available to watch on Netflix. One person immediately suspected he was guilty. Grahm: Interesting, okay- that makes sense. Chris: No it was like, this was like 20102011. I just had a feeling that she knew, like what was going on. Chris: Yeah it was one it was just like one of those..it was just a fiery argument I never raised my voice to her or anything, I just got mad and I slammed the door and shes like like, ahh, shouldnt have slammed the door. Grahm: Well thats why she was probably so successful at Thrive, right? hitType: 'event', I miss and love you so much, Shanann texted to Chris a few weeks before her death. Watts was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { The next morning, an oddly restrained Watts spoke to the media on his doorstep, telling the cameras of his anguish. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), They reported total earnings of $120,000 in 2014 but $96,000 in unsecured claims including thousands of dollars in credit card debt, student loans and medical bills along with a mortgage of about $4000 a month. Watts would eventually accept a plea deal on three counts of murder, but he told investigators he never imagined he would spend the rest of his life in prison. "I trusted you to take care of them, not kill them. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! According to investigators, he planted items across the home to make it appear as if she had abandoned the marriage and left the house. }); In the wake of Shanann Watts' disappearance, there was a long list of concerned friends searching for answers. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ But Shanann, 34, seemed to believe love would see her beautiful family through anything. I am so excited and happy!. or redistributed. In April this year, during a work trip to New Orleans, she wrote of her husband on Facebook: "He's my rock! 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.They met in 2010 and were married in Mecklenburg County on November 3, 2012, according to online records. Credit: Netflix He was arrested two days later, with police believing he had killed. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), If you don't mean it then I get it, but we need to talk.". Watts said he only allowed the interview as he believed local media would not stop knocking on his door, adding he does not remember what he told reporters. The dirt was freshly dug. Legal Statement. Im over here crying in silence, she texted. "American Murder: The Family Next Dooris the first film to givea voice to the victims.". Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Watts claimed he had no plans for his daughters when he drove to his oil worksite. From Frederick, CO police He said that when his wife had failed to return his calls and text messages on Tuesday, as well as those from her friends, he had become concerned. The prosecution said he was longing to make "a fresh start" with Nichol. "He's in a hell of his own making. According to the texts, Rosenberg told Chris she was "worried about her", referring to Shanann. Chris told investigators, according to the interview obtained by Oxygen.com, that Shanann told him to stop talking to his parents. She could use all the business IQ she has from running those cell phone shops and from the Dirty South Customs shops and all that, shes business minded she knows how to do accounting book like the back of her hands. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ She felt that he is going out to pour oil on the bodies to dispose of them somewhere.". He straddled her while she slept and strangled her from behind. Chris Watts' parents break their silence after their son pleaded guilty for murder . But according to court documents obtained by the outlet, Watts alleged tohis mistress, Nichol Kessinger, that he didnt know Shanann was pregnant until she was reported missing. "She said that Christopher is telling people, 'He has to go to work,' and that just doesn't seem right. What kind of vegetables do you want with dinner tonight? Shanann texted Watts. Watts told investigators that he pleaded guilty to avoid a lengthy trialand did not feel pressured by his attorneys to make an agreement with prosecutors. Grahm: Ohhh. While the officers were waiting at the dig site the next day, they received word that Chris confessed to killing Shanann, Celeste and Bella. Dave: So were they staying there at your parents house during that time? "So unless you want the police to bust your damn door down you get home and check on your family," she told him. Shanann wanted the marriage to work out. "She wanted to be an exceptional wife and mother.". hitType: 'event', I wanted them to be able to have that relationship. Those communications were among the roughly 2,000 pages of documents released by the Weld County District Attorney's . 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