Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Watts

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the chilling case of Chris Watts, the seemingly devoted husband and father who killed his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters in 2018. Beneath the picture-perfect surface of their Colorado home was a troubling combination of financial pressure, marital discord, and a secret affair. And as Chris began envisioning a future unburdened by responsibility, emotional detachment and his own self-interest gave way to an act of irreversible violence. Candice explores the mindset of a family annihilator, the calculated calm Chris maintained as suspicion mounted, and how a desire for reinvention led to the destruction of his entire family.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a wife and two young children vanish, the internet's favorite theory shows up fast: it's always the husband. This week on Timesuck, we dig into the horrifying Chris Watts case - a story of appearances, assumptions, so, SO many Thrive supplements, and a seemingly normal man whose life imploded in the most unthinkable way.Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our friend Rashone joins the show, a new Nancy Guthrie suspect video, US Olympians getting screwed, Nicole Curtis n-word fallout, a new bonerline, and Jim's Picks: Top 10 Rap Songs Using Rock Samples. Nancy Guthrie Update: Everyone wants Savannah Guthrie's chair. There's a new video out of some dope 5 miles down the road. James Van Der Beek GoFundMe is up to $1.5M. Katie Holmes & Stacy Kiebler miss him terribly and want all of the internet to know it. 2026 Olympics: USA Figure Skaters screwed. USA snowboarder rocks...And then doesn't. Gay Per View. Amber Glenn is mad about all the online hate. The Epstein Files are getting better than ever. Prince Andrew is in trouble...AGAIN. Yet no one seems to be getting in real trouble. Karyna Shuliak was Epstein's main squeeze. Now she's a dentist. And somehow she got her degree from Columbia. Casey Wasserman's clients are just starting to leave after his connection to Epstein. More from The Fighter & The Kid. Who is dumber...Bryan Callen or Brendan Schaub? Chris Watts' side piece that he killed his wife and kids for, Nichol Kessinger, is tough to find. I wonder if it has anything to do with how she looks now. Rashone is in the building. Check out The Sneakerbox Podcast. We ask Rashone what he thinks about Nicole Curtis saying the N-Word. Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively are the devil. New Bonerline. More Super Bowl Halftime talk. Electric cars...Good or bad? Which black guy is going down next? What does Rashone think about Diddy? Jim's Black History Month Picks: Top 10 Rap Songs Using Rock Samples Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Michael McKee is charged with murdering his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer. Surveillance footage allegedly shows his car near the scene. A firearm from his Chicago condo matched through national ballistics databases. Witnesses say Monique told them he'd threatened her for years—that he could "kill her at any time," that she'd "always be his wife." His phone went silent during the killings. Everyone already thinks he's guilty.Defense attorney Bob Motta asks the questions nobody else wants to ask. That surveillance footage everyone's treating as a smoking gun—how reliable is it really? The hearsay testimony from friends—Monique's not alive to testify. Can prosecutors even use it? The phone going dark sounds damning, but Bob explains what juries don't hear about digital evidence.Then there's the psychology of the not guilty plea. McKee waived extradition immediately and his bail hearing while reserving future rights. Most people think that signals defeat. Forensic experts see something else—what they call the "game player." Defendants who view prosecution as competition rather than consequence. The same pattern seen in Scott Peterson, Chris Watts, Ted Bundy. Men facing overwhelming evidence who refused to fold.The same detachment that allows someone to treat a murder trial as an intellectual exercise may be the same detachment that allows them to commit the act. For the game player, other people aren't fully real. They're pieces on a board. The trial isn't punishment—it's the championship round.This is an aggravated murder charge. Prosecutors must prove premeditation—not just that he did it, but that he planned it. Eight years passed between the divorce and the murders. Bob Motta explains why that timeline works for the defense as much as the prosecution.McKee has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #BobMotta #DefenseAttorney #AggravatedMurder #GamePlayerPsychology #ColumbusOhio #TrueCrimeToday #DoubleHomicideJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

According to the unsealed affidavit, witnesses told investigators Michael McKee strangled Monique Tepe during their marriage, forced unwanted sex on her, and told her he could end her life whenever he wanted. She divorced him in 2017 after seven months. No police report. No protective order. She told friends and family she was afraid—then got up every morning and lived her life. Fell in love again. Married Spencer. Raised two children.Strangulation is one of the most significant predictors of future lethality in domestic violence research. If McKee did what witnesses allege, Monique was in extreme danger from the moment she left. Rob Misleh said publicly the family didn't fully understand the threats were real until it was too late.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott has spent thirty years working with survivors of intimate partner violence. She's also a survivor—her ex-husband died by revenge suicide after she asked for divorce. She explains why there's so often a gap between what victims communicate and what the people who love them hear. What does eight years of constant threat assessment do psychologically?Then there's the defendant's response. The state has surveillance footage, ballistics, a cell phone that went dark, years of documented threats. McKee pleaded not guilty. Waived bail but reserved the right to revisit—chess move, not surrender. Scott analyzes defendants who treat courtrooms like arenas. Ted Bundy cross-examined witnesses. Scott Peterson watched like a spectator. Chris Watts tried to con homicide detectives.McKee is a surgeon who completed over a decade of elite medical training. Does that professional background feed the compartmentalization we see in courtroom detachment? The theory: the detachment that lets someone sit calmly facing murder charges is the same detachment that allegedly let them pull the trigger. Other people aren't fully real to them.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #ShavaunScott #Strangulation #DomesticViolence #ForensicPsychology #NarcissisticGrandiosity #TrueCrimeToday #ColumbusOhioJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Everyone already thinks Michael McKee is guilty. Surveillance footage allegedly linking his vehicle to the scene. A firearm from his Chicago condo matched through national ballistics databases. Witnesses describing years of alleged abuse—that he could "kill her at any time," that Monique would "always be his wife." His phone going silent during the murder window. The court of public opinion convicted him before he was arraigned.Defense attorney Bob Motta looks at cases like this and asks the questions nobody else wants to ask. That's how the justice system is supposed to work.The surveillance footage everyone treats as a smoking gun—how reliable is it really? Bob breaks down what people get wrong about video evidence. The hearsay testimony from friends claiming Monique said McKee threatened her—she's not alive to testify, so can prosecutors even use it? The phone going dark sounds damning, but digital evidence cuts both ways.Then there's the not guilty plea. McKee waived extradition immediately and his bail hearing while reserving future rights. Strategy, not desperation. Forensic experts call defendants who view their own prosecution as competition the "game player"—the pattern seen in Scott Peterson, Chris Watts, Ted Bundy. Men who faced overwhelming evidence but refused to fold.The same detachment that allows someone to treat a murder trial as an intellectual exercise may be the same detachment that enables the act itself. For the game player, other people aren't fully real. They're pieces on a board. The trial isn't punishment—it's the championship round.This is an aggravated murder charge. Prosecutors must prove premeditation—not just that he did it, but that he planned it. Eight years passed between the divorce and the murders. Bob Motta explains why that timeline works for the defense as much as the prosecution.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #BobMotta #DefenseStrategy #AggravatedMurder #ColumbusOhio #TrueCrime #GamePlayerPsychology #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

According to the unsealed affidavit, witnesses told investigators Michael McKee strangled Monique Tepe during their marriage, forced unwanted sex on her, and told her he could end her life whenever he wanted. She divorced him in 2017 after seven months. No police report. No protective order. She told friends and family she was afraid—then got up every morning and lived her life anyway.What does it cost to function—to work, to fall in love again, to marry Spencer, to raise two children—while knowing someone has promised to kill you? That's the question that doesn't make headlines.Strangulation is one of the most significant predictors of future lethality in domestic violence research. If McKee did what witnesses allege, Monique was statistically in extreme danger from the moment she left. Rob Misleh said publicly the family didn't fully understand the threats were real until it was too late. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explains why there's so often a gap between what a victim communicates and what the people who love them actually hear—and what eight years of constant threat assessment does to someone psychologically.Scott has spent over thirty years working with survivors of intimate partner violence. She's also a survivor herself—her ex-husband died by revenge suicide after she asked for divorce.Then there's McKee's response to being charged. He pleaded not guilty. Waived his bail hearing but reserved the right to revisit it. Chess move, not surrender. Scott analyzes defendants who treat courtrooms like arenas—not places of accountability, but stages to prove they're smarter than everyone else. Ted Bundy, Scott Peterson, Chris Watts. The theory: the detachment that lets someone sit calmly facing murder charges is the same detachment that allegedly let them pull the trigger.McKee has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #ShavaunScott #DomesticViolence #Strangulation #CoerciveControl #DVSurvivor #ColumbusOhio #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Why would someone enter a not guilty plea when the evidence includes surveillance footage, ballistics matches, and witnesses describing years of alleged death threats? In the case of Michael McKee, charged with the aggravated murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe, the answer may lie in what forensic experts call the "game player."McKee pleaded not guilty, waived extradition immediately, and waived his bail hearing while reserving future rights. Most people see surrender. Defense attorneys see strategy.Defense attorney Bob Motta breaks down what a defense lawyer actually sees when examining this case. The surveillance footage everyone treats as a smoking gun—how reliable is it? The hearsay testimony from friends claiming Monique said McKee threatened to kill her—she's not alive to testify. Can prosecutors even use that? The phone going silent during the murders sounds damning. But Bob explains what juries don't hear about digital evidence.Then there's the psychological profile. The "game player" views prosecution as competition rather than consequence—the pattern seen in Scott Peterson, Chris Watts, Ted Bundy. Men facing overwhelming evidence who refused to fold. The same detachment that allows someone to treat a murder trial as an intellectual exercise may be the detachment that enables the crime itself. For the game player, other people aren't fully real. They're pieces on a board. The trial isn't punishment—it's the championship round.According to court documents, investigators have surveillance footage linking McKee's vehicle to the scene, a firearm matched through national ballistics, and witness statements describing alleged abuse including that he could "kill her at any time" and she would "always be his wife."This is aggravated murder—prosecutors must prove premeditation. Eight years passed between the divorce and the killings. Bob explains why that timeline cuts both ways.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #GamePlayerPsychology #NotGuiltyPlea #AggravatedMurder #BobMotta #ForensicPsychology #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersLiveJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Witnesses told investigators Michael McKee strangled Monique Tepe during their marriage, forced unwanted sex on her, and told her directly he could end her life whenever he wanted. She divorced him in 2017 after seven months. She never filed a police report. She never obtained a protective order. She told friends and family she was afraid—and then she lived her life anyway. Fell in love again. Married Spencer. Raised two children.Strangulation is one of the most significant predictors of future lethality in domestic violence research. If McKee did what witnesses allege, Monique was statistically in extreme danger from the moment she left. She knew it. Her family knew something was wrong. Rob Misleh said publicly they didn't fully understand the threats were real until it was too late.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott has spent thirty years working with survivors of intimate partner violence—and she's a survivor herself. Her ex-husband died by revenge suicide after she asked for divorce. She explains why there's so often a gap between what victims communicate and what the people who love them actually hear. What does eight years of constant threat assessment do to someone psychologically?Then there's McKee's courtroom behavior. The state has surveillance footage, a ballistics match, a cell phone that went dark during the murder window, and years of documented threats. His response: not guilty plea. Waived bail hearing but reserved the right to revisit—a chess move, not surrender. Scott analyzes defendants who treat courtrooms like arenas. Ted Bundy represented himself. Scott Peterson watched his trial like a spectator. Chris Watts tried to con detectives days after killing his family. The theory: the detachment that lets someone sit calmly facing murder charges is the same detachment that allegedly let them pull the trigger.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #ShavaunScott #Strangulation #DomesticViolence #ForensicPsychology #NarcissisticGrandiosity #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersLiveJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Michael McKee entered a not guilty plea to two counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe. On paper, this might seem routine — defendants plead not guilty every day. But when you look at what investigators say they have, the psychology behind that plea becomes the story.According to court documents: surveillance footage tracking McKee's vehicle arriving in Columbus before the murders and leaving after. A firearm recovered from his Chicago condo that police say matches crime scene evidence. A cell phone that showed zero activity during the exact hours prosecutors allege the Tepes were killed. Footage from weeks earlier reportedly showing McKee in the Tepes' yard while they attended the Big Ten Championship. And witness statements describing years of alleged threats — including that he could "kill her at any time."So why fight?Today we examine the "game player" psychology — a pattern seen in defendants like Scott Peterson, Chris Watts, and Ted Bundy who faced crushing evidence but approached their trials as competitions rather than reckonings. For these defendants, other people were never fully real. The courtroom isn't punishment. It's the final level.If McKee fits this profile, his not guilty plea isn't denial. It's the only move left for someone who allegedly spent years believing he was smarter than every system designed to stop him.The trial will determine guilt or innocence. But the psychology may have been visible all along.McKee is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.#TrueCrimeToday #MichaelMcKee #TepeHomicide #SpencerTepe #MoniqueTepe #NotGuiltyPlea #CriminalPsychology #ColumbusOhio #AggravatedMurder #DomesticViolenceJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/​Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Michael McKee didn't negotiate. He didn't collapse. With surveillance footage, a ballistics match, and years of documented threats on the table, he pleaded not guilty and waived his bail hearing while reserving the right to revisit it. That's a chess move from a defendant who apparently thinks he can win.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott — author of "The Minds of Mass Killers" — has spent three decades studying violent offenders. She explains the psychology of defendants who refuse to fold. Ted Bundy represented himself. Scott Peterson watched his trial like it was happening to someone else. Chris Watts tried to manipulate homicide detectives while his family's bodies were still being recovered. These aren't isolated behaviors — they're patterns.What is narcissistic grandiosity and where does it come from? Is it developed or innate? McKee completed over a decade of elite medical training as a surgeon. Scott analyzes whether that professional background — the ability to compartmentalize, to view complex situations as problems to be solved, to operate with precision under extreme pressure — potentially feeds into the kind of detachment we see in certain courtroom defendants. For someone like this, what does "winning" even mean if conviction is likely? And as this case moves toward trial, what courtroom behaviors would confirm we're dealing with this psychological profile?#MichaelMcKee #TrueCrimeToday #ShavaunScott #NotGuiltyPlea #TedBundy #ScottPeterson #ChrisWatts #NarcissisticGrandiosity #TepeMurders #ForensicPsychologyJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Michael McKee faces two counts of aggravated murder for the shooting deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe. The evidence against him — according to court filings and police statements — includes surveillance footage, ballistics evidence, a cell phone that went dark during the murder window, and years of documented threats against his ex-wife Monique.He pleaded not guilty.This episode explores a psychological pattern that emerges in cases where evidence is overwhelming but defendants refuse to fold. Forensic psychologists call it narcissistic grandiosity with antisocial features. We call it the game player. These are defendants who view prosecution not as consequence but as competition — the final arena to prove they're the smartest person in the room.We examine the parallels to Scott Peterson's detached courtroom demeanor, Chris Watts treating investigators like marks he could con, and Ted Bundy transforming his trial into performance art. The common thread: a fundamental inability to view other people as fully real. Victims become obstacles. Murder becomes a move. Trial becomes the championship round.According to the unsealed affidavit, McKee allegedly told Monique he could "kill her at any time," that he would "find her and buy the house next to her," and that she would "always be his wife." If prosecutors' allegations are accurate, the game started long before December 30th, 2025.The same psychology that allows someone to treat their murder trial as a puzzle may be the same psychology that allowed them to allegedly commit the crime.McKee is presumed innocent until proven guilty. All claims are sourced from public records.#HiddenKillers #MichaelMcKee #SpencerTepe #MoniqueTepe #TrueCrimePodcast #ForensicPsychology #GamePlayer #ColumbusHomicide #DomesticViolenceMurder #CriminalPsychologyJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/​Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Surveillance footage placing him at the scene. A NIBIN ballistics match. A cell phone that went dark during the murder window. Years of documented threats against his ex-wife. Michael McKee looked at the state's case and pleaded not guilty anyway. He waived his bail hearing but reserved the right to revisit it later — a calculated procedural move, not a white flag.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott wrote "The Minds of Mass Killers" and has spent thirty years evaluating violent offenders in forensic settings. She explains why certain defendants refuse to fold even when the evidence looks insurmountable. There's a profile. Ted Bundy represented himself and cross-examined witnesses about his own alleged murders. Scott Peterson watched his trial like it was happening to someone else. Chris Watts tried to manipulate homicide detectives while his family's bodies were still being recovered. The courtroom detachment isn't random — it's diagnostic.McKee is a vascular surgeon. Over a decade of elite medical training. He's operated on human bodies under extreme pressure, making life-and-death decisions with precision. Scott analyzes whether that professional identity feeds into the compartmentalization required to sit calmly while facing aggravated murder charges. What is narcissistic grandiosity and where does it come from? For someone like this, what does "winning" even mean? And the theory that won't go away: the detachment that allows someone to appear unaffected at trial may be the same mechanism that allegedly let them pull the trigger.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #HiddenKillersLive #ShavaunScott #NotGuiltyPlea #TedBundy #ChrisWatts #NarcissisticGrandiosity #TepeMurdersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

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You ever watch an old interview and feel your stomach drop? At the time it aired, everyone laughed, everyone clapped, everyone moved on. But years later, knowing what we know now, it hits very different. Well, we want to talk about interviews that have aged like milk—moments that were waved off as jokes, charisma, or just a different era, but now read like warning flares. Sean Connery casually joking about hitting women. Cris Collinsworth bragging on air about chasing underage girls and nobody blinking. Tom Cruise grinning through interviews that feel less charming and now more unsettling. And then there are interviews that go from awkward to outright chilling: game show appearances from Randy Alcala, a serial killer with a smile; interviews with Chris Watts calmly playing the role of concerned husband while hiding literal bodies and skeletons in his proverbial closet. These aren't just cringy clips. They're reminders of how often evil doesn't look evil—it looks confident, funny, successful, and even safe.   Follow Good Fight Ministries on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries  Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries  Rumble: https://rumble.com/GoodFightMinistries  Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight  East Coast Men's Retreat 2026 https://tinyurl.com/MensRetreatWinter2026  The Kinsey Syndrome https://www.goodfight.org/product/the-kinsey-syndrome/  Marvel & DC's War on God: Doctor Strange, Aleister Crowley and the Multiverse of Satanism https://tinyurl.com/MarvelDCWar2 

Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart on Netflix, Timothy Busfield released, Nick Reiner rehab roommate speaks, Killer Casanova Chris Watts, Brooklyn Beckham's estrangement, and Corey Feldman unleashed. There is a killer snowstorm on the way. Timothy Busfield has a major win in court and is released from jail. Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones to the MLB HOF. When will there be the Steroid Hall of Fame? The 2026 Razzie Nominations revealed. He-Man is back with a new Masters of the Universe film. Remember if you call Legacy Partner's and mention us, you're entered to win a $50 gift card. Congrats to our 2 most recent winners _________ and __________. Golden Voice Ted Williams is still seeking $150,000.00. Nick Reiner's former rehab roommate is sounding off. We speak to him, but he's not in the mood to share his story with a lowly podcast. Brooklyn Beckham's family drama is making all the news. Children estranged from their parents is the hot new trend. Taylor Swift has taught Annie and Charlotte a valuable lesson. There is a fantastic new Elizabeth Smart documentary out starring Ed Smart on Netflix. Chris Watts is a Casanova in prison. Trent Bolte is MIA. Alix Earle is bawling her eyes out online after her recent split with her boyfriend. Amanda Bynes has emerged in 2026.She is shifting her career to EDM music. Hey Kelly Osbourne… why you look different AGAIN? Lizzo is sizzling. We find and watch another Corey Feldman gem in the wild. Stuttering John hates a potato. Merch remains available. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon)

Episode 204: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 4)In our fourth and final part covering this case, we conclude our deep dive about the murders of Shanann, Bella and Cece Watts by husband and father Chris Watts. We discuss Chris' experience in prison, love interests, and recent interviews as well as discuss some of the possible related psychology as it pertains to him. We also discuss his family, Shanann's family and the actions they've taken since the murders. Referenced levity video: Precious Plum Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon't forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 201: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 1)Happy Thanksgiving! For Part 1 of a multipart Deep Dive, Abby covers the background and surface information known between Chris, Shanann, Bella and Celeste (“Cece”) Watts. In 2010, Shanann Rzucek met Chris Watts and the couple instantly hit it off. After marrying in the fall of 2012, they soon welcomed daughters Bella and Celeste. While the lens through Shanann's Facebook page showed a happy, doting family, the truth was much darker. In part 1 of this series, we take a dive into Shanann and Chris' early lives and early relationship until the disappearance of Shanann, Bella, and Celeste.Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon't forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

TW: Gewalt an Kindern, Gewalt an Frauen Nach außen schien alles perfekt: ein liebevoller Vater, eine glückliche Ehe, zwei gesunde Kinder, ein schönes Zuhause. Doch hinter der Fassade von Chris Watts brodelte etwas Dunkles… In dieser Folge erzählt Phuxi von einem Mann, der sein eigenes Bild mehr liebte als seine Familie – und von einer Tragödie, die zeigte, wie zerstörerisch Narzissmus sein kann. Ein True-Crime-Fall, der die Frage aufwirft: Wie gut kennt man den Menschen, den man liebt wirklich? Euch gefällt unser Podcast und ihr wollt uns unterstützen? Dann gebt uns gerne einen Kaffee aus: ko-fi.com/tellmemordpodcast Folgt uns gerne auch auf Instagram (@tellmemordpodcast) für mehr Content zu den Fällen! +++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern & Rabattcodes unter: https://linktr.ee/tellmemordpodcast

Within days of his family's disappearance, Chris Watts's façade begins to crumble. Failed polygraphs, missing sheets, and GPS data all lead detectives to one horrifying conclusion: the husband everyone trusted has been lying. As the truth unfolds — from the interrogation room to the oil fields — the nation learns what really happened inside the Watts home. Featuring the confessions, the aftermath, and the lasting impact on everyone who loved Shanann, Bella, CeCe, and baby Niko, this is the devastating end to a story that once looked like the American dream. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don't miss out on all things Murder: True Crime Stories! Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are sharing an episode from one of our favorite pod-friends: Ani from Audibly Haunted. This episode delves into the haunting story of the Watts family murder case, exploring the chilling events surrounding the disappearance of Shannan Watts and her two daughters, Bella and Celeste. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the true crime aspect, revealing the sinister actions of Chris Watts, who ultimately confessed to the murders. The conversation then shifts to the paranormal elements that emerged following the tragedy, including eerie occurrences in the Watts home and Chris's haunting experiences in prison. The episode concludes with reflections on the lasting impact of this horrific crime and the emotional echoes it leaves behind.  

Before the families could speak, Hollywood did. In a stunning October 2025 announcement, Lifetime confirmed that actor Miles Merry will play Bryan Kohberger in an upcoming dramatization of the Idaho student murders. The film, part of the network's long-running “Ripped From the Headlines” series, is already deep in pre-production — casting finalized, production crew set, and a release date likely locked. But the families of the victims? They were never asked. Never consulted. Never warned. This is Lifetime's formula: turn tragedy into prime-time content. They did it with Amanda Knox, Gabby Petito, and Chris Watts — all criticized for exploiting real people's pain. But the Kohberger case stands apart. There was no trial, no testimony, no motive revealed under oath. Kohberger pled guilty in July 2025, receiving four consecutive life sentences without parole. The record is silent — and into that silence, Lifetime will now write fiction. That's what makes this story so unsettling. Without verified facts, screenwriters must invent them: imagined conflicts, fictional flashbacks, emotional arcs, and even dialogue for the killer himself. None of it comes from evidence or sworn testimony — yet millions will watch and remember those scenes as if they were true. Alivea Goncalves, sister of victim Kaylee Goncalves, called it “really angering.” The families weren't informed. They learned from the headlines. To them, the victims are not characters, and their grief is not a plotline. This isn't about one network being evil — it's about the moral cost of entertainment that blurs the line between truth and storytelling. Because when a true crime story gets rewritten for television, it doesn't just distort memory — it replaces it. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #LifetimeMovie #TrueCrimeNews #KayleeGoncalves #XanaKernodle #MadisonMogen #EthanChapin #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForTheVictims Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Before the families could speak, Hollywood did. In a stunning October 2025 announcement, Lifetime confirmed that actor Miles Merry will play Bryan Kohberger in an upcoming dramatization of the Idaho student murders. The film, part of the network's long-running “Ripped From the Headlines” series, is already deep in pre-production — casting finalized, production crew set, and a release date likely locked. But the families of the victims? They were never asked. Never consulted. Never warned. This is Lifetime's formula: turn tragedy into prime-time content. They did it with Amanda Knox, Gabby Petito, and Chris Watts — all criticized for exploiting real people's pain. But the Kohberger case stands apart. There was no trial, no testimony, no motive revealed under oath. Kohberger pled guilty in July 2025, receiving four consecutive life sentences without parole. The record is silent — and into that silence, Lifetime will now write fiction. That's what makes this story so unsettling. Without verified facts, screenwriters must invent them: imagined conflicts, fictional flashbacks, emotional arcs, and even dialogue for the killer himself. None of it comes from evidence or sworn testimony — yet millions will watch and remember those scenes as if they were true. Alivea Goncalves, sister of victim Kaylee Goncalves, called it “really angering.” The families weren't informed. They learned from the headlines. To them, the victims are not characters, and their grief is not a plotline. This isn't about one network being evil — it's about the moral cost of entertainment that blurs the line between truth and storytelling. Because when a true crime story gets rewritten for television, it doesn't just distort memory — it replaces it. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #LifetimeMovie #TrueCrimeNews #KayleeGoncalves #XanaKernodle #MadisonMogen #EthanChapin #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForTheVictims Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Before the families could speak, Hollywood did. In a stunning October 2025 announcement, Lifetime confirmed that actor Miles Merry will play Bryan Kohberger in an upcoming dramatization of the Idaho student murders. The film, part of the network's long-running “Ripped From the Headlines” series, is already deep in pre-production — casting finalized, production crew set, and a release date likely locked. But the families of the victims? They were never asked. Never consulted. Never warned. This is Lifetime's formula: turn tragedy into prime-time content. They did it with Amanda Knox, Gabby Petito, and Chris Watts — all criticized for exploiting real people's pain. But the Kohberger case stands apart. There was no trial, no testimony, no motive revealed under oath. Kohberger pled guilty in July 2025, receiving four consecutive life sentences without parole. The record is silent — and into that silence, Lifetime will now write fiction. That's what makes this story so unsettling. Without verified facts, screenwriters must invent them: imagined conflicts, fictional flashbacks, emotional arcs, and even dialogue for the killer himself. None of it comes from evidence or sworn testimony — yet millions will watch and remember those scenes as if they were true. Alivea Goncalves, sister of victim Kaylee Goncalves, called it “really angering.” The families weren't informed. They learned from the headlines. To them, the victims are not characters, and their grief is not a plotline. This isn't about one network being evil — it's about the moral cost of entertainment that blurs the line between truth and storytelling. Because when a true crime story gets rewritten for television, it doesn't just distort memory — it replaces it. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #LifetimeMovie #TrueCrimeNews #KayleeGoncalves #XanaKernodle #MadisonMogen #EthanChapin #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForTheVictims Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Before the families could speak, Hollywood did. In a stunning October 2025 announcement, Lifetime confirmed that actor Miles Merry will play Bryan Kohberger in an upcoming dramatization of the Idaho student murders. The film, part of the network's long-running “Ripped From the Headlines” series, is already deep in pre-production — casting finalized, production crew set, and a release date likely locked. But the families of the victims? They were never asked. Never consulted. Never warned. This is Lifetime's formula: turn tragedy into prime-time content. They did it with Amanda Knox, Gabby Petito, and Chris Watts — all criticized for exploiting real people's pain. But the Kohberger case stands apart. There was no trial, no testimony, no motive revealed under oath. Kohberger pled guilty in July 2025, receiving four consecutive life sentences without parole. The record is silent — and into that silence, Lifetime will now write fiction. That's what makes this story so unsettling. Without verified facts, screenwriters must invent them: imagined conflicts, fictional flashbacks, emotional arcs, and even dialogue for the killer himself. None of it comes from evidence or sworn testimony — yet millions will watch and remember those scenes as if they were true. Alivea Goncalves, sister of victim Kaylee Goncalves, called it “really angering.” The families weren't informed. They learned from the headlines. To them, the victims are not characters, and their grief is not a plotline. This isn't about one network being evil — it's about the moral cost of entertainment that blurs the line between truth and storytelling. Because when a true crime story gets rewritten for television, it doesn't just distort memory — it replaces it. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #LifetimeMovie #TrueCrimeNews #KayleeGoncalves #XanaKernodle #MadisonMogen #EthanChapin #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForTheVictims Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Before the families could speak, Hollywood did. In a stunning October 2025 announcement, Lifetime confirmed that actor Miles Merry will play Bryan Kohberger in an upcoming dramatization of the Idaho student murders. The film, part of the network's long-running “Ripped From the Headlines” series, is already deep in pre-production — casting finalized, production crew set, and a release date likely locked. But the families of the victims? They were never asked. Never consulted. Never warned. This is Lifetime's formula: turn tragedy into prime-time content. They did it with Amanda Knox, Gabby Petito, and Chris Watts — all criticized for exploiting real people's pain. But the Kohberger case stands apart. There was no trial, no testimony, no motive revealed under oath. Kohberger pled guilty in July 2025, receiving four consecutive life sentences without parole. The record is silent — and into that silence, Lifetime will now write fiction. That's what makes this story so unsettling. Without verified facts, screenwriters must invent them: imagined conflicts, fictional flashbacks, emotional arcs, and even dialogue for the killer himself. None of it comes from evidence or sworn testimony — yet millions will watch and remember those scenes as if they were true. Alivea Goncalves, sister of victim Kaylee Goncalves, called it “really angering.” The families weren't informed. They learned from the headlines. To them, the victims are not characters, and their grief is not a plotline. This isn't about one network being evil — it's about the moral cost of entertainment that blurs the line between truth and storytelling. Because when a true crime story gets rewritten for television, it doesn't just distort memory — it replaces it. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #LifetimeMovie #TrueCrimeNews #KayleeGoncalves #XanaKernodle #MadisonMogen #EthanChapin #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForTheVictims Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Before the families could speak, Hollywood did. In a stunning October 2025 announcement, Lifetime confirmed that actor Miles Merry will play Bryan Kohberger in an upcoming dramatization of the Idaho student murders. The film, part of the network's long-running “Ripped From the Headlines” series, is already deep in pre-production — casting finalized, production crew set, and a release date likely locked. But the families of the victims? They were never asked. Never consulted. Never warned. This is Lifetime's formula: turn tragedy into prime-time content. They did it with Amanda Knox, Gabby Petito, and Chris Watts — all criticized for exploiting real people's pain. But the Kohberger case stands apart. There was no trial, no testimony, no motive revealed under oath. Kohberger pled guilty in July 2025, receiving four consecutive life sentences without parole. The record is silent — and into that silence, Lifetime will now write fiction. That's what makes this story so unsettling. Without verified facts, screenwriters must invent them: imagined conflicts, fictional flashbacks, emotional arcs, and even dialogue for the killer himself. None of it comes from evidence or sworn testimony — yet millions will watch and remember those scenes as if they were true. Alivea Goncalves, sister of victim Kaylee Goncalves, called it “really angering.” The families weren't informed. They learned from the headlines. To them, the victims are not characters, and their grief is not a plotline. This isn't about one network being evil — it's about the moral cost of entertainment that blurs the line between truth and storytelling. Because when a true crime story gets rewritten for television, it doesn't just distort memory — it replaces it. #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #LifetimeMovie #TrueCrimeNews #KayleeGoncalves #XanaKernodle #MadisonMogen #EthanChapin #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForTheVictims

Get a box of tissues, and your strongest emotional armor, because today we're getting a broader understanding of one the darkest kinds of killer- the family annihilator. Often pretending to be the perfect dad, the perfect spouse until they lose control and everyone pays the price. Chris Watts, Josh Powell, John List & the more recent horrifying crimes that continue. Why does this happen? How are there more annihilators than school shooters? And how do we change a system that blames women and children for their own deaths? CW: child abuse, child death, sexual assault, domestic violence, suicide Sources:Men Who Murder Their Families: What the Research Tells Ushttps://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/230412.pdfFamilicide: When Domestic Abusers Kill Their Families and Sometimes, Themselveshttps://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/familicide-when-domestic-abusers-kill-their-families-and-sometimes-themselvesThe Scandalous Truth about Nichol Kessingerhttps://youtu.be/QiJFUHELNCk?si=5zQgrfnRL2F2Wc0AAnnie Elise, 10 to LifeChris & Shannan Watts appeared to be in love https://youtu.be/QiJFUHELNCk?si=5zQgrfnRL2F2Wc0AABC NewsWhat are family annihilators https://youtu.be/kHhL0tUeojk?si=-vL1BJaxNMWuX0rFNetflix The Watts Family Tragedyhttps://youtu.be/dSI_5IuhsHI?si=3xYofOuqbNsHoN6eBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.

Chris Watts appeared to be the perfect husband and father—but behind closed doors, darkness festered. This episode dives deep into the deception, the affair, and the twisted double life that led to the unthinkable. Experience the story of control, guilt, and the haunting silence that followed.

In this episode, we sit down with longtime friend and client Chris Watts, owner of America's Motorsports in Nashville, TN. From assembling scooters in his father's first Honda shop during his childhood to running five thriving dealerships, Chris shares an inspiring story of growth, grit, and adaptability. Hear his take on the evolution of the powersports industry, managing expansion, embracing new technology, and keeping fun at the heart of the business—a must-listen for anyone passionate about the ride and the people who make it happen.

Hosts Tonia Vailas, MAI, AI-GRS, and Warren Boizot, SRA, AI-RRS, look back at the most memorable moments from Season 3 of Face Value. From appraising vineyards and wineries (yes, wine-tasting was part of the job) to exploring the challenges of stigmatized properties like the Chris Watts house, this episode highlights the insights, stories, and laughter that made the season unforgettable.You'll also revisit conversations on the NAR settlement's impact, the value of landscaping, and the profession's human side—from coast-to-coast networking to family appraisal legacies.Catch the highlights, hear the hosts' favorites, and discover your own standout moments from an incredible season.

Bernie Madoff, Elizabeth Holmes, Jodi Arias and Chris Watts all have one thing in common: Lies.Their massive lies shook the world, and in tonight's one-hour special, “Liar Liar," NewsNation's Ashleigh Banfield eexposes the master manipulators from the biggest cases. 

They begged for help. They cried on camera. They told stories of kidnappers and faceless strangers. And the world believed them. But behind the tears was a darker truth—parents who murdered their own children, then turned their grief into theater for the cameras.In this episode, we uncover four of the most shocking cases where killers attempted to weaponize the media to hide their crimes: Jake and Rebecca Haro in California, Diane Downs in Oregon, Charles Stuart in Boston, and Chris Watts in Colorado.Each story reveals how easily the performance of grief can sway public opinion—and how devastating the fallout can be when lies unravel in plain sight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Killer dad Chris Watt's twisted prison letters boast about divine intervention, and that he's a "changed" man after slaughtering his pregnant wife & 2 young daughters. A Wisconsin dad is sentenced for his shocking kayak death hoax that saw him running off to Europe to start a new life with an online fling. Plus, a man gets a crash course in the law after a family squabble about money. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kelsey and Matt try Pure Imagination Chocolatier, located at 1205 Grandview Ave., Grandview Heights, OH. We tried four of their handmade truffles, chosen and gifted to us by their Master Chocolatier Daniel.Then, Kelsey provides a story that was also suggested for the show by Daniel: We're talking about Chris Watts, who annihilated his entire family in Colorado in 2018, as well as disposing of their bodies, the investigation and his sentencing. Content warning, This story details gruesome abuse and killing of children, discretion is advised.Episode 100 is coming, it's gonna be great. Swearing is left in. The Trolli popsicle did not melt. Always check on your friends.

Why Did Austin Drummond Spare The Baby? The Chilling Choice That Shook Tennessee On July 29, 2025, a baby was found abandoned on a stranger's front porch in rural Tennessee. Hours later, police made a horrific discovery—four members of the child's family were found murdered. The suspect? 28-year-old Austin Drummond, a man with close ties to the victims. He allegedly slaughtered James Wilson (21), Adrianna Williams (20), Cortney Rose (38), and Braydon Williams (15)—then took the surviving infant and left her alone in a car seat miles away. Why didn't he kill the baby? This question has haunted the public, police, and psychologists ever since. Was it a moment of mercy? Or something far more twisted? In this episode, Tony Brueski breaks down the psychological horror of “selective violence,” where killers choose their victims—and make calculated decisions about who lives and why. We explore theories around survivor guilt, the trauma the child will carry, and how this disturbing case echoes patterns seen in other family annihilation crimes, including the infamous Chris Watts murders. Austin Drummond now faces four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and multiple weapons charges. And three other individuals—Giovonte Thomas, Tanaka Brown, and Dearrah Sanders—have been charged as accessories after the fact for allegedly helping Drummond evade capture. The details are heartbreaking. The questions are terrifying. And the reality is this: a child will grow up knowing that she was spared by someone who erased her entire family. This is the story of what happened, what it means, and why the silence surrounding that baby's survival is the loudest part of all. Subscribe now for more in-depth coverage on the most disturbing and emotionally complex true crime cases. Hashtags: #AustinDrummond #TrueCrime #TennesseeMurders #FamilyAnnihilation #BabySurvivor #CrimePodcast #DyerCounty #LakeCountyTN #Manhunt #MurderInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Why Did Austin Drummond Spare The Baby? The Chilling Choice That Shook Tennessee On July 29, 2025, a baby was found abandoned on a stranger's front porch in rural Tennessee. Hours later, police made a horrific discovery—four members of the child's family were found murdered. The suspect? 28-year-old Austin Drummond, a man with close ties to the victims. He allegedly slaughtered James Wilson (21), Adrianna Williams (20), Cortney Rose (38), and Braydon Williams (15)—then took the surviving infant and left her alone in a car seat miles away. Why didn't he kill the baby? This question has haunted the public, police, and psychologists ever since. Was it a moment of mercy? Or something far more twisted? In this episode, Tony Brueski breaks down the psychological horror of “selective violence,” where killers choose their victims—and make calculated decisions about who lives and why. We explore theories around survivor guilt, the trauma the child will carry, and how this disturbing case echoes patterns seen in other family annihilation crimes, including the infamous Chris Watts murders. Austin Drummond now faces four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and multiple weapons charges. And three other individuals—Giovonte Thomas, Tanaka Brown, and Dearrah Sanders—have been charged as accessories after the fact for allegedly helping Drummond evade capture. The details are heartbreaking. The questions are terrifying. And the reality is this: a child will grow up knowing that she was spared by someone who erased her entire family. This is the story of what happened, what it means, and why the silence surrounding that baby's survival is the loudest part of all. Subscribe now for more in-depth coverage on the most disturbing and emotionally complex true crime cases. Hashtags: #AustinDrummond #TrueCrime #TennesseeMurders #FamilyAnnihilation #BabySurvivor #CrimePodcast #DyerCounty #LakeCountyTN #Manhunt #MurderInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Gary Colton joins Nules once again on the podcast, this time to discuss the psychology of serial killers and recent true crime cases. They explore the "Dark Triad" personality traits common in serial killers, the motivations behind familicide, and the impact of social media on high-profile cases like Chris Watts. Gary offers insights into the mentality of killers, the role of childhood experiences, and society's fascination with true crime. The conversation covers recent Irish cases, including the Michael Gaine and Tina Satchwell cases, as well as international incidents. Gary's expertise in psychology provides a deep dive into the complexities of the criminal mind and the factors that contribute to extreme acts of violence.Back Gary's fantastic latest project “How it Falls Apart” on Kickstarter.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/garycolton/how-it-falls-apart-an-immersive-dystopian-thriller/descriptionWith its blend of psychological suspense, social commentary, and technological angst, How It Falls Apart explores the mechanics of totalitarianism and the catastrophic consequences of artificial intelligence advancing beyond our control. You can find Gary on Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Dark.Finds?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=8f962b27-49b4-4c79-ad5f-1a018f890a6dListen to his Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0bYBE7bflKAb44NmuA8S6m?si=e5209498f091421ahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dark-finds-podcast/id1738653309Follow Gary on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@darkfindspage?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYouTube:www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannelSecure a copy of Gary's bookhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/dark.findsHead over to the Ireland Crimes and Mysteries website for more !www.irelandcrimesandmysteries.ieJoin me over on Patreon for extra perks https://www.patreon.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteriesEarly access to episodes, monthly livestreams where we will be discussing the cases I've covered and much more as we build our own community. Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on Threads:https://www.threads.net/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on X:https://twitter.com/IrelandCrimes Visit my shop for exclusive Ireland Crimes and Mysteries merchandisehttps://ireland-crimes-and-mysterie-shop.fourthwall.com/en-eur/Sell your own merchandise with TeePublic. Follow the link belowhttp://tee.pub/lic/ckHmUfmILSkFellow Podcasters, customise your own amazing webpage by following the link belowIf you are a podcaster, I highly recommend this site for developing your own webpage dedicated to your podcast.https://www.podpage.com/?via=nulesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

En aout 2018, à Frederick dans le Colorado, Shanann Watts et ses deux petites filles de 3 et 4 ans, disparaissent. Son mari Chris est vite dans le viseur. Il affirme qu'après une dispute conjugale, Shanann et les deux gamines, ont trouvé refuge chez une amie, mais il est incapable de dire laquelle. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

En aout 2018, à Frederick dans le Colorado, Shanann Watts et ses deux petites filles de 3 et 4 ans, disparaissent. Son mari Chris est vite dans le viseur. Il affirme qu'après une dispute conjugale, Shanann et les deux gamines, ont trouvé refuge chez une amie, mais il est incapable de dire laquelle. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

En aout 2018, à Frederick dans le Colorado, Shanann Watts et ses deux petites filles de 3 et 4 ans, disparaissent. Son mari Chris est vite dans le viseur. Il affirme qu'après une dispute conjugale, Shanann et les deux gamines, ont trouvé refuge chez une amie, mais il est incapable de dire laquelle. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In the quiet suburb of Frederick, Colorado, a seemingly perfect family was shattered when Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters in a chilling act of calculated betrayal. Beneath his calm facade lay a darkness so disturbing, it shocked the nation and exposed the terrifying reality that evil can wear a familiar face. Author: Samantha Davis Huge thanks to our sponsors: Acorns: Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠acorns.com/crimehub⁠⁠⁠⁠ or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! SelectQuote: Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at ⁠selectquote.com/crimehub⁠. Shopify: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/crimehub⁠⁠⁠⁠ to take your retail business to the next level today. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Bob stated the second recorded police interrogation of Casey Anthony. This one is complicated because Anthony was acquitted for the murder of her daughter Caylee. However in later interviews Casey revealed that she at the very least knew a lot more about her daughter's death than she lets on in this interview. You're going to hear the same steps of the Reid Technique applied to Anthony with very different responses than what we heart from Richard Allen or Chris Watts.  Today's Sponsors: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase.  You'll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase.  Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday.  Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

You demanded more on the Chris Watts case, and here it is: Part Two of our deep dive into the Nichol Kessinger Interview! After our initial analysis, many questions lingered, especially across Reddit forums.In this second installment, we go even further, scrutinizing more segments of Nichol Kessinger's police interview to uncover the subtle layers within her story. We ask: now that we've heard her account, what more can we deduce about the truth of her relationship with Chris, the husband and father, and what she knew before he murdered his wife, Shannan, and their unborn baby and other daughters? We examine lingering inconsistencies and delve deeper into specific moments many have spotted as crucial clues.Did the girlfriend truly know nothing, or was there more happening in the background of that fateful house? We revisit the complex narrative of the parents and the tragic end, aiming to shed more light on this chilling true crime saga.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribeArtwork by StefWithAnFResearch and additional analysis by Lina

This is a much-requested analysis you've been waiting for! The Chris Watts case, a chilling true crime story that continues to ignite debate, especially on Reddit, often leads to questions about his mistress. This episode dives deep into the Nichol Kessinger Interview with the police, meticulously analyzing her  statements to uncover the truth about her relationship with Chris and what they did the night before he brutally murdered his wife, Shanann, and their daughters and unborn baby.Was she truly oblivious to Chris's monstrous plan, or do her words reveal more? We scrutinize her language for subtle inconsistencies and clues. Many have spotted what they believe are significant indicators within her interview, and we'll be analyzing those pivotal moments. We look at how this girlfriend reacted, and how Chris, the husband and father, acted in the house where it all went wrong. What does her testimony reveal now about her awareness and the tragic fate of the parents and their children?Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribeArtwork by StefWithAnFResearch and additional analysis by Lina

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the interrogation of Chris Watts, the Reid Technique, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday.  Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

In response to listener questions, this week Bob shares the interrogation of Chris Watts. Watts has been proven to be guilty of murdering his wife and two children. In this episode, you'll hear the evolution of his story, as he's subjected to classic Reid Technique tactics The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday.  Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsors: Mint Mobile – Go to MintMobile.com/truthandjustice to get three months of premium wireless for just $15 per month. 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase.  You'll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase.  Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth

Crazy Chris Watts Blames Blames Wife, Mistress, and “Temptation” For Taking Out His Family Convicted family murderer Chris Watts continues to deflect blame for the brutal 2018 killings of his pregnant wife and two young daughters, according to disturbing jailhouse letters obtained by Knewz.com. In a series of handwritten messages from behind bars, Watts shifts responsibility to his late wife Shanann, his former mistress, and even spiritual temptation—while continuing to describe himself as a "good man." Watts, now 39, is serving multiple life sentences without parole at Dodge Correctional Institution in Wisconsin for the murders of Shanann Watts, 34, and their daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. The horrific killings gripped the nation in August 2018, when Watts initially pretended to be a grieving husband and father during media appearances, only to later confess to the crimes after being confronted with damning evidence. But in letters written to acquaintances, friends, and even addressed to God, Watts portrays himself as a victim of circumstances. He calls Shanann a “control freak” who, he claims, ignored his emotional needs and drove him into an affair with co-worker Nichol Kessinger. Kessinger is also vilified in the letters, which Watts uses to describe her as a “harlot” and “evil woman” who lured him with “flattering speech” and “lust in her eyes and flesh.” Despite these deflections, Watts offers little genuine remorse, even referring to himself as “still a good man” led astray. A source close to the case called the letters "a masterclass in manipulation, self-pity, and blame-shifting." “Instead of owning the unimaginable crimes he committed, Watts casts himself as a weak, misguided soul corrupted by others,” the source said. “Chris Watts is not a victim. He is a calculating killer who refuses to take full responsibility—even now.” Watts' deception began almost immediately after the murders. On the day his family was reported missing, he gave emotional interviews on local news, pleading for their safe return. Behind the scenes, however, law enforcement uncovered surveillance footage of him loading his family's bodies into his truck. He later confessed that, in the early hours of August 13, 2018, he strangled Shanann in their home while she was still pregnant with their son. He then drove their daughters to the oil site where he worked, smothering each one before hiding their bodies in oil tanks and burying Shanann nearby. Watts avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty to five counts of first-degree murder on November 6, 2018. He was sentenced to five life sentences, three to be served consecutively and two concurrently, along with additional time for unlawful termination of a pregnancy and tampering with a deceased body. Despite his continued attempts to revise history and cast blame on others, legal experts and observers say Watts' actions—and his words—continue to reveal a deeply narcissistic and remorseless individual. “He wants the world to see him as someone who was cornered,” the insider added. “But the truth is far more horrifying—he planned this, carried it out, and now, even years later, he's trying to rewrite the story.” Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872 

Crazy Chris Watts Blames Blames Wife, Mistress, and “Temptation” For Taking Out His Family Convicted family murderer Chris Watts continues to deflect blame for the brutal 2018 killings of his pregnant wife and two young daughters, according to disturbing jailhouse letters obtained by Knewz.com. In a series of handwritten messages from behind bars, Watts shifts responsibility to his late wife Shanann, his former mistress, and even spiritual temptation—while continuing to describe himself as a "good man." Watts, now 39, is serving multiple life sentences without parole at Dodge Correctional Institution in Wisconsin for the murders of Shanann Watts, 34, and their daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. The horrific killings gripped the nation in August 2018, when Watts initially pretended to be a grieving husband and father during media appearances, only to later confess to the crimes after being confronted with damning evidence. But in letters written to acquaintances, friends, and even addressed to God, Watts portrays himself as a victim of circumstances. He calls Shanann a “control freak” who, he claims, ignored his emotional needs and drove him into an affair with co-worker Nichol Kessinger. Kessinger is also vilified in the letters, which Watts uses to describe her as a “harlot” and “evil woman” who lured him with “flattering speech” and “lust in her eyes and flesh.” Despite these deflections, Watts offers little genuine remorse, even referring to himself as “still a good man” led astray. A source close to the case called the letters "a masterclass in manipulation, self-pity, and blame-shifting." “Instead of owning the unimaginable crimes he committed, Watts casts himself as a weak, misguided soul corrupted by others,” the source said. “Chris Watts is not a victim. He is a calculating killer who refuses to take full responsibility—even now.” Watts' deception began almost immediately after the murders. On the day his family was reported missing, he gave emotional interviews on local news, pleading for their safe return. Behind the scenes, however, law enforcement uncovered surveillance footage of him loading his family's bodies into his truck. He later confessed that, in the early hours of August 13, 2018, he strangled Shanann in their home while she was still pregnant with their son. He then drove their daughters to the oil site where he worked, smothering each one before hiding their bodies in oil tanks and burying Shanann nearby. Watts avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty to five counts of first-degree murder on November 6, 2018. He was sentenced to five life sentences, three to be served consecutively and two concurrently, along with additional time for unlawful termination of a pregnancy and tampering with a deceased body. Despite his continued attempts to revise history and cast blame on others, legal experts and observers say Watts' actions—and his words—continue to reveal a deeply narcissistic and remorseless individual. “He wants the world to see him as someone who was cornered,” the insider added. “But the truth is far more horrifying—he planned this, carried it out, and now, even years later, he's trying to rewrite the story.” Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872