and then giving long winded opinions about how it was ultimately her fault. I can also see just a natural tendency for women to support another woman in a scenario where the man is cheating. [2]The Denver Post jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_2575_1_2').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_2575_1_2', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], }); Watts Murder Case Being Discussed on Dr. Oz Show. The Watts family eventually settled in Frederick, Colorado in a five-bedroom home they bought in 2013. The 34-year-old mother regularly posted updates on social media about her life in Frederick, Colorado, documenting her rise in the health and wellness world and gushing about her picturesque family. Though the Watts family had financial struggles, they also had a . The fact that the self-help book was put in the trash and the wedding ring left on the bedside table arent incidental. She labeled things, yes, but it was her unwillingness to let things go that was truly obsessive. He also said so, and others said so too. The pair began dating and married in 2012, with Shanann quickly settling into what seemed to be her dream roles of wife and mother. 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. she captioned. The reasons that many commit such brutal crimes can be caused by issues such as: a breakdown of the family relationship (this was present in the Watts case) as well as tentative, past and current issues with access and parenting of the children; money issues (they also had a bit of financial hardships), possible mental illness is another reason. I think he did use this separation or withdrawal narrative and allowed her to once again lead the conversations and try to pry and get more information for his gain and benefitthis would allow him to gaslight, manipulate, tell her what she wanted to hear. We can ALL agree (to some degree) that there was something off with CW and there is something we all cant seem to put our finger on when it comes to their relationship and they may have just simply been not good for each other, both with differing personalities, strengths, weaknesses and ways of handling life, setbacks, feelings, etc. Now, her husband, Chris Watts, is accused of killing her and their two young girls in Frederick, Colorado. 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. Shanann thought or hoped the marriage was stuttering slightly. He wasnt emasculated by her, thats who he was before she came along. On Monday, Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was reported missing along with her two daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. But none of those descriptions really explain what led him to commit murder. Chris pleaded guilty to the crimes that . She was a fraud plain and simple. When it comes to Familicide, it is really hard to pinpoint and say there were absolutely no outward signs I do think CW appeared to be very standoffish and distant in the last videos of them on the trip. All of this would allow him to pacify her as well as himself and buy him some more time. In an . A more assertive divorce narrative [to Kessinger]. It has helped me to put my thoughts in perspective because nothing else has. People are not born Coverts Narcissist, they become and it stems from bad parenting. Shanann was 15 weeks pregnant with the couple's son when Chris strangled her to death in their bedroom. Shanann was still very good friends with her ex husbands mother too. Yes . It's no mystery, the Watts marriage was in trouble long before Shan'ann received that critical credit card alert on Saturday night, proving Watts wasn't at the Rockies Games, and suggesting he wasn't eating alone. He wants to fade into the background. He was an average student, pretty smart. Similar to C&S relationship. The final minute of the video posted at this link [an extended version of the clip above] is very insightful in this regard. Both native to North Carolina, they married in Mecklenberg County, North Carolina in 2012. And by recording him, for example, reacting to news of the third pregnancy and posting it on Facebook, it was becoming almost impossible to get out of it. No one has been able to fathom Chris Watts' motive - until now Two Face is available now exclusively on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. But one day she starts seeing subtle changes, then more physical changes, and a more assured and arrogant Chris started to emerge, she knew the marriage was definitely in trouble before she got pregnant. He hasnt touched me all week, kissed me, talked to me except for when Im trying to figure out what is wrong, Shanann explained in another text. 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! Chris did a lot to help around the house yes he was the father of the family. Only thing I can think of even though I dont think he has it in him is another girl. Shanann and Chris jointly filed for a chapter 7 bankruptcy in Colorado Federal Court in June 2015. Can you imagine her as a single parent? in the future. 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. Chris Watts ' pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and daughters Bella and Celeste went missing on Aug. 13, 2018, after she missed a doctor's appointment. If Shanann was a horrible person to some it doesnt mean she killed her children when so much premeditation seems to be at hand. He started working out and losing weight and passing glances with Kessinger in the hallway, lunch area, etc. 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. I think he did premeditate this, even if it was just in his mind. They may feel emasculated and when the marriage begins to fail, they lose control and parts of their own identitythis kind of melds into the CIVIL REPUTABLE killer when it comes to identity and it appears both CW and SW had their complete lives wrapped up in their family. Shanann "I've cried myself to sleep over a week now. So maybe he was just as obsessed with money as she was. To me he comes off douche-y, fake and spineless (I agree with Previous Poster)I dont think he has much of an identity for himself and lives much too much in his mind. For some reason she couldnt fathom him cheating and posting stupid shit constantly about her wonderful life that was only in her head. Study up! I hate to sound victim blaming and this is in no way an excuse for her husband to murder her and the children for gods sake!! 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. I personally would not have gone on that AZ trip knowing there is something wrong unless we had come to an impasse and had agreed to disagree or agreed to either separate or try and see how things go (which is what the speculation and her texts show). NK would have gotten old to him after a while just like SW did. Two years later, he is housed at Dodge Correctional Institution, a maximum-security prison, in Waupun, Wisconsin. There is content out there that confirms not only did Shanann know a split was on the cards, but her own family did too. The bankruptcy case was closed in October 2015. Thats what was so difficult to get out of. And once she was done she cut him out of her life. Odd that when her marriage to King ran into trouble her behavior exactly mirrored that of Chris in the months before the murders: Not waning to engage in conversation, shutting down, withdrawing, physically distancing herself within the home, etc. Shananns behavior is not odd at all, in fact, its pretty much how people act when they no longer want to be with you. Its for a specified amount of time I believe. Chris Watts and Shanann Rzucek met in 2010. It really isnt a good feeling at all to know you are expendable and vulnerable. Have a great time.". It all goes back to SW having a similar strong personality to CWs mom, that is probably the sole reason CWs mom didnt like SW. Called him a wierdo one one of her nauseating THRIVE pitches. Chris and Shanann were from small towns in North Carolina. 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. He wants out but. I think he was motivated by the insurance money. 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 . Choosing his clothes, his meals, his everything. I am curious why we never hear from any other women in Chris Watts past? I need you to meet me halfway. He figured Ill get what I want and she has a hard time getting pregnant so it will never happen. Shananns family has said Christopher, 33, confessed to killing his wife and children, but law enforcement has not publicly confirmed it. In 2010, she met Chriss Lee Watts, who was an employee of the Anadarko Petroleum, Woodlands, Texas. But I could be wrong. Watts said he strangled Shanann in their bed after he said she told her their marriage was over and she said he would never see their children again. But you can see a pattern here, with Shanann Pouring herself into work and not being interested in any of the things he was up to. "7 years ago I fell in love with you, 5 years ago I married my best friend, my soul mate, I married you!!" I dont think he seems like much of the lovey-dovey father/husband type. Shanann Watts, 34, posted the creepy image to Facebook on August 9 She appeared to think her daughters, ages three and four, posed the doll Shanann and the two girls were all killed days. During the welfare check, the police officer inspected the house but there were no signs of Shanann and her daughters. His belief was; if I dont make the decision, I wont ever be wrong. Thank you for this. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She started working as a human resource specialist at Childrens Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora in 2013. He had policies on his kids and wife. Anger, as in a simmering boil. I listened to Interview podcast with the ex. Why is it assumed that Shannan is controlling and that Chris hated it? We dont know whether there had been violence during their marriage, but it would not be surprising that Shanann tried to project a positive image to her friends and colleagues, both on and off of social media.. Three weeks before a friend reported Shanann missing on Aug. 13, leading to the discovery that her and the girls had been murdered, Shanann texted her husband on July 24, writing, "l realized. They met in 2010 through mutual friends and married in November 2012. Shanann Watts reached out to a friend and shared her growing concerns about her marriage but she never suspected her life was in danger. He knew his new woman wasnt going to stand for him shelling out half his income in child support, no way. That was definitely the plan." They dont want family, friends or S/Os to know so they secretly go and get this done. He seems unable to make and follow through with what he leads both Shanann and Nicole K to believe. You have some real writing talent. For anyone who questions if he did, think about losing your child. If she hated him so much, why didnt she leave him? Why SW stayed in NC all that time is beyond me. She did cheat with the dirty south guy. I also think she used her physical hardships once again to play on his sympathies, sort of like a book of struggles, but he had already turned a deaf ear. Chris was released with pending legal proceedings after he posted $750,000 on December 1. Meanwhile Chris was looking for someone else, he was just sick of her and all her BS. Nothing out of the box. We can only speculate, theorize and opinionate on triggers and reasons why as there hasnt been concrete proof of what his motives were. Chris said when he met Nicole, he was not used to being treated with respect and having someone interested in what he thought. The American cable channel Lifetime released a film called Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer on January 26, 2020. Shanann herself was openly discussing the prospect of divorce as early as March or April 2018, this link [an extended version of the clip above], the best thing that has ever happened to her, https://crimerocket2.com/2020/10/08/frank-rzuceks-letter-to-detective-baumhover-on-his-observations-of-chris-watts-deteriorating-relationship-with-bella-and-ceecee/. On the day of his arrest, Chris was fired from his job. This is not necessarily true, but it could be true. He was interviewed by many news channels where he pleaded for the return of his family. 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. Remains believed to belong to their two children were later found nearby. Weve never had a problem in our relationship like this. Was it weakness on his part or hers? . In the U.S., call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for the. Chris and Shanann had their first date August 10, 2010. 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. Is Shanann the only girlfriend he ever had? He seemed very distracted and disengaged. He refused to hug me after he said he will try to work it out! That is where the Psychology comes into questionForensically/Criminally, Behaviorally and otherwise. 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." 15 Disturbing prison letters from Chris Watts to a crime author detailed Shannan Watts' horrific death Credit: Refer to Caption 15 He then loaded his daughters into his truck along with their mother's body. No one has been able to fathom Chris Watts' motive - until now Two Face is available now exclusively on Amazon Kindle Unlimited. So I do wonder did Shanann ever really acknowledge why Chris may have been unhappy? But nonetheless I still feel Chris killed the children. It is how you build one. I am the louder, extroverted one in my marriage and my husband is the quieter, more agreeable type. She did tho, threaten him all the time, to take the kids away and he would never see them again. "They were going to separate. Then he killed his daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3 at his job site on an oil field. In his eyes they had to go all of them and I believe he thought about murdering them as soon as he got a taste of freedom. He seems to have a minimal social life as well. He also knew that if he left Shanann she would make his life a living hell in every aspect of a divorce. 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. Now the Lupus posts begin. If Shanann was a horrible person to some it doesn't mean she killed her children when so much premeditation seems to be at hand. This case does offer a caution to other couples to communicate openly from both sides, whether from the side being overly controlling or the side that is crushed-in, and being controlled. Even though the family had issues before their tragic endthey filed for bankruptcy in 2015 friends and neighbors called them the "perfect" family,per The Coloradan. The grass always looks greener when you are looking at a fantasy. Chris Watts is serving five life sentences plus 48 years in prison without the possibility of parole. In the U.S., call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. You feel like youre expendable. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Christopher is now in jail facing six charges three for first-degree murder and three for tampering with evidence. What if he really doesnt love me anymore? But it is frustrating watching people who live 1000 times above their means and then expect everybody else to forgive their debts through bankruptcy. 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