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In this episode of Profiling Evil, I sit down with clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston to examine why some women pursue relationships with men responsible for notorious killings. We begin with Chris Watts, who is serving life without parole for murdering his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, their daughters, Bella and Celeste, and their unborn son, Nico. With reports that Watts may now want to marry a woman who has repeatedly visited him in prison, we discuss what someone may gain from a relationship built around distance, controlled contact and the belief that she alone understands the man behind the crime.Dr. Johnston explains the limited research surrounding hybristophilia, the term commonly used for attraction to people who commit serious crimes. We discuss rescue fantasies, religious redemption, the desire to feel uniquely important, denial of overwhelming evidence and the emotional appeal of a relationship in which everyday responsibilities are largely absent. We also examine how an incarcerated offender can create intimacy through letters, telephone calls and carefully controlled stories while the person outside supplies money, attention, loyalty and a connection to the free world.We compare Watts with Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker, who received attention from numerous women while awaiting execution and eventually married Doreen Lioy. Her refusal to accept the evidence against him lasted for years before DNA linked Ramirez to the killing of nine-year-old Mei Leung. We also discuss Luigi Mangione and the public support, romantic attention and substantial defense contributions he received after the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. Mangione has now pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges resulting in Thompson's death and admitted in court that he shot him; the separate New York murder prosecution is currently being challenged by his attorneys. (Associated Press)This conversation is not about assuming that every person who writes to an inmate has the same motivation. It is about understanding the different psychological needs that can make these relationships attractive, the ways imprisoned offenders may groom or manipulate people outside and the difference between a sincere claim of change and years of accountable behavior. Dr. Johnston also explains why intelligence, professional training or previous relationship experience does not necessarily protect someone from emotional manipulation.I want to hear what you think. Should Chris Watts be permitted to marry while serving life for killing Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico? Is a prison relationship evidence of love, a rescue effort, a redemption story or something the offender has carefully constructed?#ChrisWatts #ShanannWatts #BellaWatts #CelesteWatts #NicoWatts #LuigiMangione #BrianThompson #RichardRamirez #JoniJohnston #JennieVincow #DayleOkazaki #TsaiLianYu #VincentZazzara #MaxineZazzara #WilliamDoi #MabelBell #MaryLouiseCannon #JoyceLucilleNelson #MaxonKneiding #LelaKneiding #ChainarongKhovananth #ElyasAbowath #PeterPan #MeiLeung #TrueCrime #ForensicPsychology #PrisonRelationships #PrisonGrooming #Hybristophilia #LoveBehindBars #VictimAdvocacy #ProfilingEvil========================================20% OFF Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26========================================Discounts on eBikes: https://aipasbike.com/?ref=PROFILINGEVILReferral Coupon Code: PROFILINGEVIL========================================Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com========================================

A woman from Cleveland moved to Wisconsin, took the surname of Watts – a man serving five life sentences for killing his entire family – and filed to marry him. Women have been doing this for well over a century, and the ones who later walked away have almost never been asked why.BOOK: “They Told Me My Newborn Died – They Lied” by Darren Marlar: https://amzn.to/4ihvu3kEPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/wattsandlizzieREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzmw3jdnThis episode includes references to suicide and to the deaths of children. If you are struggling, you are not alone, and help is available. https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE is a free directory of mental health resources, organized by country, for anyone anywhere in the world who needs somebody to talk to. And if you're in the United States or Canada, you can get immediate help over the phone by dialing 988.FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Eight years after Chris Watts strangled his pregnant wife and smothered their two daughters, a woman from Cleveland has moved to Wisconsin, started signing his surname, and filed paperwork that now sits on a prison warden's desk. And Chris Watts is not the only man in permanent lockup who is seeking matrimony. Later, we'll look at the women who build relationships with men who will die behind bars, and what draws them in.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:51.635 = Show Open00:03:19.353 = Ten Seconds At Dodge Correctional00:20:26.768 = Shannan, Bella, Celeste and Nico ***00:48:21.294 = He Will Write Back ***01:04:25.333 = Dead In All Respects ***01:24:35.204 = Nobody Counts Any Of This ***01:29:55.177 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: August 19, 2026This episode of Weird Darkness covers the marriage application Chris Watts filed from a Wisconsin prison eight years after murdering his pregnant wife and their two young daughters, and the long record of women who write to, visit and marry men who will never get out.It opens at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, Wisconsin, where an inmate may touch a visitor twice, once at the start of a visit and once at the end, an embrace reporting puts at roughly ten seconds. On August 12th, 2026 the Daily Mail reported that Chris Watts, 41, and a 39-year-old Cleveland realtor named Lizzie Henderson had applied to marry inside the Wisconsin prison system. Lizzie had moved from Ohio to Wisconsin with her mother, filed a sealed petition for a confidential name change on September 12th, 2025, and appeared in prison visitor logs roughly twenty times during 2025, plus a visit on Christmas Day of 2024. Wisconsin handles these requests under policy 309.00.06, PIOC Marriages, which routes the application through a marriage coordinator and leaves the decision with the warden. No ceremony or license has been documented, and Watts has no projected release date.From there the episode goes back to the family. The Watts family doorbell camera recorded Shanann Watts arriving home at 1:48 in the morning on August 13th, 2018 at 2825 Saratoga Trail in Frederick, Colorado. She was 34 and fifteen weeks pregnant with a son the couple had named Nico, raising daughters Bella, four, and Celeste, three, and selling Thrive for Le-Vel while her husband worked for Anadarko Petroleum and carried on an affair with co-worker Nichol Kessinger. Watts failed a polygraph administered by Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Tammy Lee, blamed Shanann for the girls' deaths, then retracted it. A drone over an Anadarko site called CERVI 319 found Shanann in a shallow grave and both girls submerged in crude oil inside storage tanks with eight-inch hatches. Judge Marcelo Kopcow sentenced him on November 19th, 2018 to five life sentences plus 84 years. In a February 2019 interview at Waupun, Watts described smothering Celeste in his truck while Bella sat beside her, and hearing Bella's last two words, "Daddy, no!", every time he closes his eyes.The second half opens in the autumn of 1921, when French railways ran extra trains to Versailles for the trial of Henri Désiré Landru, a furniture dealer who placed lonely-hearts advertisements in Paris newspapers and murdered eleven people. Women mailed him proposals of marriage while he awaited the guillotine. The modern version runs through Meet-An-Inmate, launched in 1998, and WriteAPrisoner, founded by Adam Lovell in 2000, which post profiles written on paper because American prisons allow no internet access; Susan Smith drew more than six thousand letters before pulling her listing in 2003. Hybristophilia, the term journalists reach for, was coined by sexologist John Money in 1986 and has never appeared in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Sheila Isenberg's Women Who Love Men Who Kill, forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland's "perfect boyfriend" model, and sociologist Megan Comfort's San Quentin fieldwork in Doing Time Together supply what the women themselves say they are getting.Two 2025 studies found that actively seeking out romanticizing TikTok content correlated with attraction while passive exposure predicted nothing. The risk is documented in the killings of Regina Capobianco and John Mann by her pen pal Thomas Knuff in Parma Heights, Ohio, and in the strangling deaths of Stephanie Dowells and Tania Thomas during family visits at Mule Creek State Prison. The marriages run from Nina Van Zandt, who married Haymarket defendant August Spies by proxy in 1887 and may have married an innocent man, through Ted Bundy and Carole Ann Boone, Doreen Lioy and Richard Ramirez at San Quentin, the Twinkie that served as Erik Menendez and Tammi Saccoman's wedding cake, and James Whitehouse, who wrote to Susan Atkins in 1985 and went on to Harvard Law School to serve as her attorney. All of it rests on Turner v. Safley, the 1987 Supreme Court decision in which Justice Sandra Day O'Connor noted that most inmates are eventually released, leaving the man who never will be an untested case. Rhode Island's 1909 civil death statute declared lifers "dead in all respects", and Britain barred whole-life prisoners from marrying in 2024 after Milly Dowler's murderer Levi Bellfield was granted permission.The episode closes on the women who leave, absent from every study in the field. Lynn Hartman ended her engagement to Steven Avery in October of 2016 and wrote that she had been fooled by the Netflix documentary. Paula Williamson married Charles Bronson at HMP Wakefield in November of 2017, had it annulled in 2019, and died that July at thirty-eight. Anna Eriksson divorced Lyle Menendez in 2001 and still argues for his release. No agency counts prison marriages, and every figure circulating online is unsourced. Chris Watts belongs to a long file rather than a new one, having received his first letters from strangers within weeks of his December 2018 sentencing, before he had written a word to any of them.LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS has new episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! 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Chris Watts is serving life without parole for murdering his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their daughters, Bella and Celeste. Now, Lizzie Henderson has publicly confirmed that she is in a relationship with Watts, while reporting says she moved from Ohio to Wisconsin, visited him 23 times in about fifteen months, sought to change her surname and joined him in requesting permission to marry. In this episode, I separate what Henderson has said herself from details attributed to other outlets, examine what is known about the relationship, and ask why a woman would build a future around a man who destroyed his own family. I compare the case with Richard Ramirez and Doreen Lioy, including my friend Phil Carlo's firsthand view of their prison wedding, and use the available research to explain attraction to notorious offenders, rescue fantasies, controlled intimacy, denial, notoriety and the very unusual relationship structure created by prison walls.#ChrisWatts #LizzieHenderson #ShanannWatts #BellaWatts #CelesteWatts #RichardRamirez #DoreenLioy #PhilCarlo #Waupun #Wisconsin #Ohio #PrisonMarriage #TrueCrime #CrimeNews #ProfilingEvil #NightStalker #Murder #Homicide #Profiling #Behavior #crime #criminal========================================20% OFF Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26========================================Discounts on eBikes: https://aipasbike.com/?ref=PROFILINGEVILReferral Coupon Code: PROFILINGEVIL========================================Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com========================================

Chris Watts confessed to murdering his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters Bella and Celeste. He is serving life without parole. And within weeks of his sentencing, his parents Ronnie and Cindy Watts were on camera redirecting blame toward Shanann — the woman their son killed.Cindy described Shanann as controlling and suggested Chris had been pushed to a breaking point. Ronnie told reporters there were unanswered questions. At sentencing, both parents quoted scripture, offered forgiveness, and told their son they would never abandon him. The Rzucek family responded publicly, calling the Watts family's statements about Shanann “vicious, grotesque and utterly false.”This is the first episode in a six-part series exploring why families stand behind the accused even when the evidence is total. In the Watts case, the answer comes down to survival: if your child is a monster, then you raised a monster, and no parent's brain is designed for that math.Join 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/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis 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.Hashtags:#ChrisWatts #ShanannWatts #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #FamiliesOfTheAccused #WattsCase #CindyWatts #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeFamilies #WattsMurders

Chris Watts pled guilty. He confessed in detail. His daughters' bodies were recovered from crude oil tanks at his worksite. There is nothing left to dispute. And his parents responded by forgiving him at sentencing, blaming Shanann on camera, and telling reporters there were still unanswered questions.This episode traces the Watts family's loyalty from the sentencing hearing through the media interviews, the Rzucek family's furious public response, and Cindy's declaration that she would fight for her son. It asks why a mother who knows every detail of what her child did — including his daughter begging for her life — cannot bring herself to stop defending him.The first in a six-part series about families that protect the accused. Not a retelling of the murders. A look at the parents who stood behind a confessed killer and blamed the woman he killed.Join 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/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis 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.Hashtags:#ChrisWatts #ShanannWatts #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #FamiliesOfTheAccused #WattsCase #CindyWatts #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeFamilies #WattsMurders

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Crime Talk Store: https://crime-talk-network.myshopify.com/collections/all   Chris Watts wanted certain evidence kept out of public view. Newly surfaced case-file details reveal what investigators documented after the 2018 murders of Shanann, Bella, and Celeste Watts. Scott breaks down why these records became public, what prosecutors feared before trial, and how a guilty plea changed everything. Watch for the legal angle, the evidence issues, and what this case still tells us years later. #ChrisWatts, #CrimeTalk, #TrueCrime, #LegalAnalysis, #ShanannWatts, #ColoradoCrime

Crime Talk Store: https://crime-talk-network.myshopify.com/collections/all Chris Watts says he has regrets. The problem is what he reportedly regrets. New prison letters and inmate accounts focus on Shanann's pregnancy—not the murders themselves. Watts is serving life without parole after pleading guilty in the 2018 murders of Shanann, Bella, and Celeste. Scott breaks down remorse, accountability, prison religion, and the legal reality. Watch to the end and tell us: repentance, manipulation, or both? Hashtags: #ChrisWatts, #CrimeTalk, #TrueCrime, #ShanannWatts, #PrisonLetters, #LegalAnalysis

When thirty-four-year-old Shanann Watts missed a doctor's appointment on August 13, 2018, her friends reported her missing to the Frederick, Colorado Police. When officers searched the home, they found Shanann's car parked in the garage and her belongings—including her wallet, cell phone, and medication—were found in various spots around the house, but there was no sign of Shanann or the couple's two children anywhere. The next day, the FBI opened an investigation into the disappearance of Shanann, Bella and Celeste and Chris took to local television to give one of the most infamous and suspicious interviews of all time. He asked anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward. The very next day however, Chris failed a polygraph exam and eventually confessed to murdering his wife, but he initially denied killing their children. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Chris Watts Discovery Documents Denty & Shaz References Baker, KC. 2018. Pregnant Woman and Her 2 Little Girls Vanish and Could Be in Danger, Authorities Say. August 15. Accessed April 15, 2026. https://people.com/crime/colorado-pregnant-mom-daughters-vanish-medication-left/. Glatt, John. 2020. The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking Murder. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Helling, Steve. 2018. Pregnant Mom Vanishes, Husband Pleads for Help — Then 3 Bodies Turn Up: How Watts Family Murder Case Unfolded.September 18. Accessed April 15, 2026. https://people.com/crime/shanann-chris-watts-family-murder-timeline/. McDonnell-Parry, Amelia. 2018. "Colorado man claims he killed pregnant wife after she strangled their daughters." Roling Stone, August 20. Swanson, Sady, and Nick Coltrain. 2018. "Christopher Watts sentenced to 3 life terms for murdering pregnant wife, 2 daughters." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 20: 1. Chris Watts Discovery Documents Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When thirty-four-year-old Shanann Watts missed a doctor's appointment on August 13, 2018, her friends reported her missing to the Frederick, Colorado Police. When officers searched the home, they found Shanann's car parked in the garage and her belongings—including her wallet, cell phone, and medication—were found in various spots around the house, but there was no sign of Shanann or the couple's two children anywhere. The next day, the FBI opened an investigation into the disappearance of Shanann, Bella and Celeste and Chris took to local television to give one of the most infamous and suspicious interviews of all time. He asked anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward. The very next day however, Chris failed a polygraph exam and eventually confessed to murdering his wife, but he initially denied killing their children. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get 25% off MORBID Merch on our shops on Sirius & Podswag! Catch the sale which is available until 5/11! Buy Tickets to our LIVE SHOW at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! We have an INCREDIBLE guest and SICK merch! Want a signed copy of THE BUTCHER LEGACY?Click here to order from Premiere Collectibles! Chris Watts Discovery Documents Body Language Analysis Video References Baker, KC. 2018. Pregnant Woman and Her 2 Little Girls Vanish and Could Be in Danger, Authorities Say. August 15. Accessed April 15, 2026. https://people.com/crime/colorado-pregnant-mom-daughters-vanish-medication-left/. Glatt, John. 2020. The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking Murder. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. Helling, Steve. 2018. Pregnant Mom Vanishes, Husband Pleads for Help — Then 3 Bodies Turn Up: How Watts Family Murder Case Unfolded. September 18. Accessed April 15, 2026. https://people.com/crime/shanann-chris-watts-family-murder-timeline/. McDonnell-Parry, Amelia. 2018. "Colorado man claims he killed pregnant wife after she strangled their daughters." Roling Stone, August 20. Swanson, Sady, and Nick Coltrain. 2018. "Christopher Watts sentenced to 3 life terms for murdering pregnant wife, 2 daughters." Fort Collins Coloradoan, November 20: 1. Chris Watts Discovery Documents Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does a "normal" husband and father commit an unimaginable crime without a single red flag? Emily Compagno sits down with licensed psychotherapist and author Lena Derhally to deconstruct the case of Chris Watts. In August 2018, Watts murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. Lena, author of “My Daddy is a Hero: How Chris Watts Went from Family Man to Family Killer,” provides an expert deep dive into the psychological profile of a failed psychopath and a covert narcissist. They explore the "slow-build" snap, the role of his mistress, the disturbing details of his confessions, and the terrifying reality of the "discard phase" in narcissistic abuse. The Fox Nation special, 'The Watts Murders: Phases of Deterioration,' is now available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannan Watts and her two young daughters mysteriously disappeared in 2018, leaving her husband, Chris Watts, as the main suspect. When Chris’ affair came to light and he miserably failed a polygraph test, the truth started to unravel… He killed his wife and daughters with zero remorse, and the details are horrific. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 203: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 3)In part 3 of this series, we unpack what was believed in 2018 to have really happened the day Shanann, Bella, and Cece disappeared up to and including the discovery of their remains. (TW: murder of children, miscarriage, etc.)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 202: The Watts Family Massacre (Part 2)In part 2 of this series, we take a deeper dive into the final months prior to Shanann's disappearance. Her six week trip to North Carolina to visit family, and what Chris was up to for the five weeks before he joined them. After his family's disappearance, Chris' strange behavior set alarm bells off to investigators, and his bizarre statements to them sealed the deal. 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

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

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.

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

La familia Watts, compuesta por Chris Watts, su esposa Shanann y sus dos hijas, Bella y Celeste, se convirtió en el centro de un trágico caso de asesinato en agosto de 2018, cuando Chris asesinó a su familia en Colorado.

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

In this episode, (Part 2 of 2) we tell the heartbreaking story of Shanann (Rzucek) Watts and her two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. What seemed like a happy family hid a dark secret that led to a shocking betrayal from a father and a husband.We hate Chris Watts. Show notes info (Pics, Sources, Tipline)our socials: TwitterInstagramYoutubeTheme Music

Chris Watts, the man who horrifically murdered his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters in 2018, has once again made headlines with new letters from prison in which he attempts to shift some of the blame for the murders onto Shanann. In these recently released letters, Watts claims that his wife's supposed controlling behavior and her reaction to learning about his affair contributed to the tragic events.Watts details his state of mind leading up to the murders, suggesting that he felt cornered and that Shanann's alleged control over their relationship left him feeling desperate. He describes how, in his view, her response to the affair pushed him over the edge. Despite these claims, Watts' narrative continues to be seen by many as an attempt to deflect responsibility from his heinous actions.This latest revelation has sparked outrage and further scrutiny, particularly because it contradicts earlier confessions where Watts admitted to planning the murders in advance. His attempt to blame Shanann has been met with widespread condemnation as another example of his manipulation and unwillingness to fully take responsibility for the brutal killings.(commercial at 6:42)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Killer dad Chris Watts who murderd his pregnant wife and suffocated his two daughters, 4 and 3, before stashing their bodies in oil drums now blames his wife for the horrific murders and offers up vile excuse | Daily Mail Online

Chris Watts, the man who horrifically murdered his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters in 2018, has once again made headlines with new letters from prison in which he attempts to shift some of the blame for the murders onto Shanann. In these recently released letters, Watts claims that his wife's supposed controlling behavior and her reaction to learning about his affair contributed to the tragic events.Watts details his state of mind leading up to the murders, suggesting that he felt cornered and that Shanann's alleged control over their relationship left him feeling desperate. He describes how, in his view, her response to the affair pushed him over the edge. Despite these claims, Watts' narrative continues to be seen by many as an attempt to deflect responsibility from his heinous actions.This latest revelation has sparked outrage and further scrutiny, particularly because it contradicts earlier confessions where Watts admitted to planning the murders in advance. His attempt to blame Shanann has been met with widespread condemnation as another example of his manipulation and unwillingness to fully take responsibility for the brutal killings.(commercial at 6:42)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Killer dad Chris Watts who murderd his pregnant wife and suffocated his two daughters, 4 and 3, before stashing their bodies in oil drums now blames his wife for the horrific murders and offers up vile excuse | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

When Chris Watts spoke the media about his missing wife Shanann and his kids Bella and Celeste he was lying. He'd killed them. Could we have spotted the lies he was telling only my looking at his words? An expert statement analyst delves deep into what he said to investigate the truth and lies. You'll also get tips to use to spot a liar when they speak. Scott Peterson playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUowpAUuk_XJYc427a7Fl6btv2wOe7jcH&si=tNU1dq4yZIq_I8Ks Join the #WordsMatter tribe and help spread awareness by liking this video, sharing it with someone who might be interested, and subscribing to our channel for more insights on spotting lies. Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and more YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/join Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Join Ever and Ali as they talk about Adult Babies, Tiffany Derek and ShanANN and a little trickle of murder. Grab your binkies and change your diaper for episode 139 of Y'all Gay Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ever and Ali as they talk about Adult Babies, Tiffany Derek and ShanANN and a little trickle of murder. Grab your binkies and change your diaper for episode 139 of Y'all Gay Pod!Ever Mainard (@evermainard)Ali Clayton (@acountryclayton)Poster by: @rudyschultzTheme Song By: @awkvanmills & @johnnylove34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Die Familie Watts führt in Colorado ein scheinbar perfektes Leben – und die ganze Welt kann online daran teilhaben: Mama Shanann teilt täglich Videos auf Facebook, in denen Papa Chris liebevoll mit den kleinen Töchtern Bella und Celeste spielt. Die beiden Mädchen himmeln ihren Vater an; er ist ihr Held und Beschützer. Doch am 13. August 2018 zerbricht das Familienglück jäh: Shanann und die beiden Mädchen verschwinden spurlos. Die fieberhafte Suche beginnt, und schon bald tauchen beunruhigende Details auf, die das Bild der glücklichen Familie in Frage stellen. Freunde und Nachbarn stehen unter Schock – was könnte einer jungen Mutter und ihren zwei kleinen Kindern zugestoßen sein? Wer würde ihnen etwas antun? In dieser Folge tauchen wir tief in die Ermittlungen ein und beleuchten die dunklen Wendungen und erschütternden Enthüllungen, die Amerika und die ganze Welt in Atem hielten. Triggerwarnung: Gewalt an Kindern, Fehlgeburt. Eine Produktion von Auf Ex Productions. Hosts: Leonie Bartsch, Linn Schütze Recherche: Linn Schütze, Carmen Haase Redaktion: Antonia Fischer Produktion: Lorenz Schütze Quellen (Auswahl): Buch: The perfect father American Murder: Die Bilderbuchfamilie (Netflix) Denver 7 Interview mit Chris Watts Facebook-Profil Shanann Watts NBC-News New York Times Artikel: https://www.nytimes.com/article/chris-watts-case.html Messe für Shanann, Bella, Celeste und Nico (FB live) Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/MordaufEx Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

We're going on TOUR!! Come see one of our episodes LIVE in a city near you! Head to https://annieelise.com/blogs/events for dates and ticket info! Around 2 am on August 13th, 2018, Shannan Watts got home from a business trip. Later that day, Shanann's friend called the police after not being able to reach her. As the investigation unfolded in Shanann, and her young daughter's Bella and Cece's disappearances, police realized something wasn't right and even more so, there was one person in particular who seemed highly suspicious…  Nichol Kessinger Deep Dive: https://audioboom.com/posts/8440256-exposing-the-lies-of-nichol-kessinger-chris-watts-mistress-secret-calls-red-flags-manipula Beam Greens For up to 40% off go to https://www.shopbeam.com/ANNIEELISEGREENS and use code ANNIEELISE at checkout. Hiya Health Get 50% when you go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/ae Lume Use code AE for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.LumeDeodorant.com Seed Go to https://www.Seed.com/ae and use code 25AE to get 25% off your first month. Hers Start your free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/AE Shop the Merch: www.annieelise.com Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serialouslypodcast   Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serialouslypod/       Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/annieelise     All Social Media Links: https://www.flowcode.com/page/annieelise_    SERIALously FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/SERIALouslyAnnieElise/    About Me: https://annieelise.com/   For Business Inquiries: 10toLife@WMEAgency.com Sources:  Denver 7 ABC News WRAL News Business Insider Audio Sources:  9 News Denver7

Chris Watts, the man who horrifically murdered his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters in 2018, has once again made headlines with new letters from prison in which he attempts to shift some of the blame for the murders onto Shanann. In these recently released letters, Watts claims that his wife's supposed controlling behavior and her reaction to learning about his affair contributed to the tragic events.Watts details his state of mind leading up to the murders, suggesting that he felt cornered and that Shanann's alleged control over their relationship left him feeling desperate. He describes how, in his view, her response to the affair pushed him over the edge. Despite these claims, Watts' narrative continues to be seen by many as an attempt to deflect responsibility from his heinous actions.This latest revelation has sparked outrage and further scrutiny, particularly because it contradicts earlier confessions where Watts admitted to planning the murders in advance. His attempt to blame Shanann has been met with widespread condemnation as another example of his manipulation and unwillingness to fully take responsibility for the brutal killings.(commercial at 6:42)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Killer dad Chris Watts who murderd his pregnant wife and suffocated his two daughters, 4 and 3, before stashing their bodies in oil drums now blames his wife for the horrific murders and offers up vile excuse | Daily Mail Online

Chris Watts, the man who horrifically murdered his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters in 2018, has once again made headlines with new letters from prison in which he attempts to shift some of the blame for the murders onto Shanann. In these recently released letters, Watts claims that his wife's supposed controlling behavior and her reaction to learning about his affair contributed to the tragic events.Watts details his state of mind leading up to the murders, suggesting that he felt cornered and that Shanann's alleged control over their relationship left him feeling desperate. He describes how, in his view, her response to the affair pushed him over the edge. Despite these claims, Watts' narrative continues to be seen by many as an attempt to deflect responsibility from his heinous actions.This latest revelation has sparked outrage and further scrutiny, particularly because it contradicts earlier confessions where Watts admitted to planning the murders in advance. His attempt to blame Shanann has been met with widespread condemnation as another example of his manipulation and unwillingness to fully take responsibility for the brutal killings.(commercial at 6:42)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Killer dad Chris Watts who murderd his pregnant wife and suffocated his two daughters, 4 and 3, before stashing their bodies in oil drums now blames his wife for the horrific murders and offers up vile excuse | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Chris Watts, the man who horrifically murdered his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters in 2018, has once again made headlines with new letters from prison in which he attempts to shift some of the blame for the murders onto Shanann. In these recently released letters, Watts claims that his wife's supposed controlling behavior and her reaction to learning about his affair contributed to the tragic events.Watts details his state of mind leading up to the murders, suggesting that he felt cornered and that Shanann's alleged control over their relationship left him feeling desperate. He describes how, in his view, her response to the affair pushed him over the edge. Despite these claims, Watts' narrative continues to be seen by many as an attempt to deflect responsibility from his heinous actions.This latest revelation has sparked outrage and further scrutiny, particularly because it contradicts earlier confessions where Watts admitted to planning the murders in advance. His attempt to blame Shanann has been met with widespread condemnation as another example of his manipulation and unwillingness to fully take responsibility for the brutal killings.(commercial at 6:42)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Killer dad Chris Watts who murderd his pregnant wife and suffocated his two daughters, 4 and 3, before stashing their bodies in oil drums now blames his wife for the horrific murders and offers up vile excuse | Daily Mail Online

This week Stacey tells us about Chris Watts, a man who murdered his pregnant wife Shanann and their two young daughters Bella and Celeste in August 2018.Sources:Glatt, John. The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking Murder. First edition. New York, St. Martin's Press, 2020.Cadle, Cheryln. Letters from Christopher: The Tragic Confessions of the Watts Family Murders. First Edition. Dorrance Publishing, 2019.McKenna Hewtson, Kathleen. Blood & Marriage: Chris Watts: With These Hands. First Edition. Independently Published. 2021.Derhally, Lena. My Daddy is a Hero: How Chris Watts Went from Family Man to Family Killer. First Edition. Tantor Media Inc. 2020.This Entire YouTube Playlist of Bodycam Footage, Interviews, and Interrogationshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPpB2sk3R9c&list=PLxsv4nchDEnH-Uq2KJMsZ5ZIQU_Dr7XKb&ab_channel=CRIMETUBESupport the Show.

¿Estás listx para saciar tu sed de misterio? Toma tu pala, tu cinta aislante y tu cuchillo preferido, ¡porque en Leyendas Legendarias desenterramos a tus asesinos seriales favoritos! Chris Watts, un estadounidense, se convirtió en noticia en 2018 tras asesinar a su esposa embarazada, Shanann, y a sus dos hijas, Bella y Celeste. Después de inicialmente negar su participación y hasta grabarse rogandoles que vuelvan al estar supuestamente desaparecidas, Watts finalmente confesó los homicidios. El caso generó un gran interés mediático debido a la brutalidad de los crímenes y la falta de motivación clara. También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra: www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¿Estás listx para saciar tu sed de misterio? Toma tu pala, tu cinta aislante y tu cuchillo preferido, ¡porque en Leyendas Legendarias desenterramos a tus asesinos seriales favoritos! Chris Watts, un estadounidense, se convirtió en noticia en 2018 tras asesinar a su esposa embarazada, Shanann, y a sus dos hijas, Bella y Celeste. Después de inicialmente negar su participación y hasta grabarse rogandoles que vuelvan al estar supuestamente desaparecidas, Watts finalmente confesó los homicidios. El caso generó un gran interés mediático debido a la brutalidad de los crímenes y la falta de motivación clara. También puedes escucharnos en Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music o tu app de podcasts favorita. Apóyanos en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast Apóyanos en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/leyendaslegendarias/join Visita nuestra página para ver contenido extra: www.leyendaslegendarias.com Síguenos: https://instagram.com/leyendaspodcast https://twitter.com/leyendaspodcast https://facebook.com/leyendaspodcast #Podcast #LeyendasLegendarias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Love and Chaos Podcast, Chaos and Onyx discuss the cases of Shanann Watts and Micah Miller. They explore the themes of child abuse, narcissism, and the role of social media in these cases. They question the behavior of Shanann Watts, noting her focus on her MLM business and her use of her children as props. They also discuss the dynamics between Shanann and her husband Chris, and the potential factors that led to the tragic outcome. They then pivot to the case of Micah Miller, a domestic violence victim who was allegedly murdered by her husband JP. The conversation highlights the age difference and power dynamics in their relationship. The hosts express their interest in learning more about these cases and invite guests who are familiar with the cases to provide further insights. The conversation discusses the disturbing case of Micah Parsons and JP Grooms, focusing on the themes of grooming, sexual assault, and manipulation. It highlights the affair between Micah and JP, which led to JP's divorce from his wife. The conversation also reveals other victims who have come forward with similar stories of abuse at the church. The suspicious circumstances surrounding Micah's death, ruled as a suicide, are discussed, including the location discrepancy and the presence of shell casings. The conversation emphasizes the need to believe victims and exposes the dark reality of pedophilia and manipulation within religious institutions.

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling and heartbreaking case of Chris Watts. We recount the horrific events surrounding Watts, who infamously took the lives of his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. By skillfully analyzing video and audio recordings, and providing commentary, we aim to provide a comprehensive and haunting narrative that prompts reflection on the complexities of family dynamics and the profound impact of such heinous acts on the community. This episode serves as a compelling exploration into the darkest corners of the human psyche, offering a thought-provoking and emotionally charged examination of the Chris Watts case from our perspective.

Chris Watts' Mistress, the infamous Nichol Kessinger, has seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth after legally changing her name in 2020. Since Chris pled guilty to the murders of Shanann, Bella, Cece, and Nico, Nichol has never been formally investigated in any way in connection to the murders. I completely respect and agree with Shanann's family, the Ruczek's, beliefs and position that Chris is the sole person responsible for the murders of Shanann, Bella, and CeCe and Nico. However, after doing more research into her interrogation videos, transcripts, and discovery documents, I feel more convinced than ever that Nichol knew way, way more back then she was letting on, and this episode is a full summary of why I believe Nichol is a master level manipulator. As always, everything in this episode is alleged and in my opinion only.  Go to https://www.shopify.com/serialously to start a $1 per month trial Get 20% off your first order when you go to https://www.liquidiv.com and use code AE at checkout. Start the Good Habit at www.tryfum.com/SERIAL to save 10% off the Journey Pack today. Try today at https://www.StitchFix.com/AE and you'll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix Subscribe to ATS News https://www.youtube.com/@atsnews11 Nichol Kessinger 2022 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaXhydxoVgE  Shop the Merch: www.shop10tolife.com      Follow the podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serialouslypodcast         Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serialouslypod/        Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/annieelise       All Social Media Links: https://www.flowcode.com/page/annieelise_       SERIALously FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/SERIALouslyAnnieElise /      About Me: https://annieelise.com/       For Business Inquiries: 10toLife@WMEAgency.com Sources: Crime Online Article https://www.crimeonline.com/2018/12/10/this-is-not-a-witch-hunt-chris-watts-prosecutor-cannot-explain-data-from-girlfriends-phone-showing-shanann-watts-searches-months-before-affair-began/ Discovery Documents https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5219206-Christopher-Watts-REDACTED-FINAL  Audio Credits:  ATS News: https://www.youtube.com/@atsnews11 Gavin Fish: https://www.youtube.com/@GavinFish 

It's an episode that we said we would never cover, but here it is! Koelle details the lives of Shanann, Cece and Bella Watts, and the father that took them all away.patreon.com/diagnosingakillerCheck out diagnosingakiller.com! :)We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233Sources:https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/crime/2018/08/16/chris-watts-accused-of-killing-pregnant-wife-kids-in-colorado-has-fayetteville-ties/11026385007/https://www.crimerocket.com/2019/01/14/interview-with-leonard-king-shanann-watts-ex-husband-47th-tranche/https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lupus/symptoms-causes/syc-20365789https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/texts-reveal-shanann-watts-marital-unhappiness-with-chris-watts/https://okmagazine.com/news/chris-watts-family-feud-before-shanann-murders/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/chris-watts-sent-chilling-text-30888814https://www.latinpost.com/articles/150871/20210629/chris-watts-tried-poison-shanann-oxycodone-weeks-before-murder.htmhttps://www.biography.com/crime/chris-watts-wife-daughters-murder-mistress-confession-timelinehttps://www.distractify.com/p/chris-watts-motherhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watts_family_murders

Welcoming the new co-host of Branded A Killer, Hayley Stengel. Hayley and Brandy have been friends for 8 years, meeting through a local MMA gym where their boyfriends were MMA fighters. They share a common interest in true crime and dark humor.  Chris Watts murdered his family one August morning in 2018. His wife, Shanann was 15 weeks pregnant with a baby boy. He also murdered his two young daughters, Bella and Cece. What drove him commit this heinous crime? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/easykillerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/easykillerpodcast/support

Entra en https://nordvpn.com/legendarias y consigue tu descuento exclusivo en NordVPN + 4 meses gratis con la garantía de devolución de 30 días. Chris Watts, un estadounidense, se convirtió en noticia en 2018 tras asesinar a su esposa embarazada, Shanann, y a sus dos hijas, Bella y Celeste. Después de inicialmente negar su participación y hasta grabarse rogandoles que vuelvan al estar supuestamente desaparecidas, Watts finalmente confesó los homicidios. El caso generó un gran interés mediático debido a la brutalidad de los crímenes y la falta de motivación clara. Síguenos y visita nuestro sitio oficial: instagram.com/leyendaspodcast  facebook.com/leyendaspodcast  twitter.com/leyendaspodcast  leyendaslegendarias.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast

Entra en https://nordvpn.com/legendarias y consigue tu descuento exclusivo en NordVPN + 4 meses gratis con la garantía de devolución de 30 días. Chris Watts, un estadounidense, se convirtió en noticia en 2018 tras asesinar a su esposa embarazada, Shanann, y a sus dos hijas, Bella y Celeste. Después de inicialmente negar su participación y hasta grabarse rogandoles que vuelvan al estar supuestamente desaparecidas, Watts finalmente confesó los homicidios. El caso generó un gran interés mediático debido a la brutalidad de los crímenes y la falta de motivación clara. Síguenos y visita nuestro sitio oficial: instagram.com/leyendaspodcast  facebook.com/leyendaspodcast  twitter.com/leyendaspodcast  leyendaslegendarias.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leyendaspodcast

This story really needs no introduction. Chris Watts is an evil son-of-a-bitch that brutally killed his wife, Shanann who was pregnant at the time, and two little girls, Bella and CeCe, so he could be with this paramour and live the life of a single man.Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIMEWeb: www.crimesandconsequences.com-------->Get ad-free early releases of each episode, plus over 170 exclusive Members Only episodes by going to Patreon.com/tntcrimes or joining our Apple Channel on the Apple Podcast App.Sources:American Murder: The Family Next Door (Netflix)Chris Watts: Criminal Confessions (Youtube)Chris Watts: A Complete Timeline of the Murder of His Wife and Daughters (Biography.com)Twisted dad Chris Watts revealed how he killed his wife and kids in sick letters (Mirror.co.uk)Letters from Christopher: The Tragic Confessions of the Watts Family Murders by Cheryln Cadle (Book)Chris Watts Describes Killing His Wife and Daughters in Chilling Confession (New York Times)

In part two of the Chris and Shanann Watts case, we discuss the brutal murders, the possible motivation and the shocking events that led up to the arrest and imprisonment of Chris Watts. Warning: This episode includes content that may be disturbing for young and/or sensitive listeners.

Chris and Shanann Watts were married for six years with two adorable daughters, Bella and CeCe, and a son on the way. In part one of this devastating story we talk about the early years of the Watts marriage and what could have led to the tragic events that unfolded on August 13, 2008.

In the final episode of That's So F*cked Up Presents: Colorado Carnage, author and forensic psychologist, Dr. Joni Johnston, joins Ash, as they co-tell the story of serial killer Thomas Edward Luther.Thomas Edward Luther was a brutal rapist and serial killer active from the 70's to the 90's in Colorado, Vermont, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Join Ash and serial killer expert, Dr. Joni Johnston as they break down his story and psychology!Find all things Dr. Johnston on her website, drjonijohnston.com, and make sure to check out her books, including Serial Killers: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask!-And That's So F*cked Up Presents: New York Noir starts next week so get ready for that! All of the existing That's So F*cked Up Presents episodes will be moved over to the TSFUP feed beginning October 1st, and all TSFUP episodes going forward will also be released on that feed. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode! Simply type "That's So F*cked Up Presents" into your listening app and hit subscribe! Find us on all listening platforms here:https://pod.link/1508752329!-Crave more Colorado crime? Look no further than these episodes! *Episode 25- Murder: Chris Watts and the Murder of Shanann, Bella and CeCe Wattshttps://pod.link/1508752329/episode/44c2beddd244eef7f2985db17ccf786c*Episode 34- Theory: The Ramseys Did It- JonBeńet Ramsey Part Ihttps://pod.link/1508752329/episode/a1b4700114d17501c4e13a1878120d7f*Episode 35- Theory: An Intruder Did it- JonBenét Ramsey Part IIhttps://pod.link/1508752329/episode/b006ab4f0cb2d98c6dffd2d4af0955a8*Episode 53- Cult: Amy Carlson and Love Has Wonhttps://pod.link/1508752329/episode/26a1acfdda778aa644e4566689b1bf86*Episode 78- Murderer and Cannibal: Alferd Packer, The Colorado Cannibalhttps://pod.link/1508752329/episode/27ecb629a2415dd31386d953a658e978-If you'd just like to support the show, you can head over to patreon.com/TSFU and join for as little as $5 a month! That's less than a latte! AND ELEVEN ad-free episodes a month!-Come hang out in our Discord! Here's your special invite: discord.gg/UYbR58B8nP!-Check out our sweet merch at tsfuthepodcast.com/merch!-Follow us @tsfuthepodcast on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and on TikTok @thatssoeffedupnews!-Audio engineering by Emma Bowen.Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/9bx7v1/i_was_driven_home_from_my_bfs_house_dozens_of/https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/monster-brutally-raped-killed-women-decade-article-1.3908056http://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/luther-thomas.htmhttps://www.westword.com/news/facing-the-monster-5055853?showFullText=truehttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/colorado/tom-luther-murders-colorado/https://ourcommunitynow.com/local-culture/5-notorious-serial-killers-with-ties-to-colorado/4?utm_content=Next&utm_campaign=5%20Notorious%20Serial%20Killers%20With%20Ties%20to%20Colorado&utm_source=ocn_story&utm_medium=websitehttp://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Luther,%20Thomas%20Edward.pdf