She states that she felt "very insecure" during her first marriage, and goes on to discuss how bad experiences transformed her into a self-motivated woman who built her own home by age 25. Thats bad enough in private, in a marriage, imagine what it feels like to see that on social media from your partner. She was making it very difficult to admit to an affair. There is this notion of delay, postpone, string things out. She would contact CW and NKs employer outing them and she would stir up ANY kind of shit she could even if it would be detrimental to her own children. But what made it so difficult to interrupt the happy family fairy tale? The documentary investigates the 2018 crimes of Chris Watts, 35, who brutally killed his pregnant wife Shanann, 34, and their two daughters Bella, four and Celeste aged three. I know we cant judge a parent by a few videos, but I didnt see the passionatly loving parent or strong engagement between he and his kids. The ex states Shanann states she left because domestic violence. I listened to Interview podcast with the ex. I dated a narcissistic sociopath and I get how incredibly cold and unfeeling they can be. She was the same way with her 1st husband. Shanann was married to a man named Leonard Kim and they got divorced in 2009. I dont think he seems like much of the lovey-dovey father/husband type. No one just snaps, Glenn said. And yet we know while this was happening Shanann still wanted to do a gender reveal. Chris Watts and Shanann Rzucek met in 2010. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Why is it assumed that Shannan is controlling and that Chris hated it? Shannon too did a lot for the family. That is where the Psychology comes into questionForensically/Criminally, Behaviorally and otherwise. They met in 2010 through mutual friends and married in November 2012. She would have received spousal support but there is a time limit on that. Think before you speak. I love how some people begin their comments with Im not victim blaming BUT or Obviously he should not have done it BUT . Hes a fucking psychopath. she captioned. Why SW stayed in NC all that time is beyond me. To me he comes off douche-y, fake and spineless (I agree with Previous Poster)I dont think he has much of an identity for himself and lives much too much in his mind. The film features the story of the case and stars Sean Kleier and Ashley Williams as Chris Watts and Shanann Watts, respectively. On August 9, Shanann left for a work trip to Arizona and returned the morning of August 13. We may never know, but amateur sleuths may want to look at a timeline of their marriage for clues. It has helped me to put my thoughts in perspective because nothing else has. I couldnt imagine a better man for us. Chris had already killed Shanann, four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste on Monday, August 13. So maybe he was just as obsessed with money as she was. Chris likes other people calling the shots. He had policies on his kids and wife. Similar to C&S relationship. Shananns family has said Christopher, 33, confessed to killing his wife and children. When you think about it it makes no sense Shanann would want to rekindle a romantic flame with Watts at Myrtle Beach then invite her parents along (and children). In addition to the murder charges for Shanann and his daughters, he also pleaded guilty . There she is chatting merrily with her mother about how they may go to the Mediterranean next year and how the water is nicer other places theyve been. Need help? It is the fear of being discovered, of having to change your life or give something up. Separation comes up 38 times in the discovery, and 8 times [separate or separating] in the CBI Report. The murder of Shanann Watts and her children has reentered the public consciousness thanks to Netflix. I think he did premeditate this, even if it was just in his mind. Why kill them? "It's horrific": Christopher Watts' sweetheart talks around for the first time as sentencing in Frederick murders pulls near The woman also known as authorities before Watts' arrest for murdering his girlfriend and two daughters Whenever Nichol Kessinger Totally depressed, unable to eat or sleep and wondering how she was going to make it on her own. The YT video I watched as referenced above has a few parts to it that are quite informative and have helped me to fully understand both sides of this marriageand actually if you ask me, there were more than twothere were 4 CW, SW, NK and his parents (mom) were all involved in the marriage I think there were multiple influences and opinions that were making things toxic on both ends. That is never a good sign. He figured Ill get what I want and she has a hard time getting pregnant so it will never happen. I think she went off of what others told her about CW and what she saw for herselfher implying judgement on him, belittling his character, controlling, making off-hand commentsa lot of that is part of her character, she was outgoing, sarcastic and opinionated, that isnt always bad. So all around, it would have been a lose-lose. [2]The Denver Post jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_2575_1_2').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_2575_1_2', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], }); Watts Murder Case Being Discussed on Dr. Oz Show. Chris Watts is a textbook Malignant-Covert Somatic Narcissist. This may sound strange but he could have done it to have them be with her in death. I think the combination of having freedom, no matter who he was with, the upcoming gender reveal, the added pressure to their financial and health woes, Shanann badgering him for not responding to or caring about her when shes in North Carolina, and then the final straw of the nut gate incident and Shanann basically demanding he cut off his family with the exact wording he should use to confront them, and adding that they wont be allowed to to see his children again nudged him towards the decision to get rid of his family who were becoming too large of a burden for him. I dont know who he is, she texted a friend on Aug. 7, 2018. That does not make me controlling or him emasculated. I also think she used her physical hardships once again to play on his sympathies, sort of like a book of struggles, but he had already turned a deaf ear. Why is it assumed that Shannan is controlling and that Chris hated it? Place Where Shanann Watts Children were Hidden. Chris Watts is serving five life sentences plus 48 years in prison without the possibility of parole. At the time of her death, she was fifteen weeks pregnant with a son who she had named Nico Lee Watts; her date of delivery was January 31, 2019. Regardless she didnt murder her children, the psychopath Chris Watts took their lives . She did cheat with the dirty south guy. https://www.businessinsider.co.za/professions-with-the-most-psychopaths-2018-5?r=US&IR=T. Or to think everything is good but to learn that it isnt. Wedding Picture of Shanann and Chris Watts. It really isnt a good feeling at all to know you are expendable and vulnerable. She noted that most murders of American women are committed by intimate partners, not strangers. Thank you so much for providing all of the analyzation and conclusion because it defines this case as it was and is. I think she realized especially during her stay in NC that there was something very wrong and the change was likely permanent. This case does offer a caution to other couples to communicate openly from both sides, whether from the side being overly controlling or the side that is crushed-in, and being controlled. I agree on all counts. Shanann Watts, 34, posted the creepy image to Facebook on August 9 She appeared to think her daughters, ages three and four, posed the doll Shanann and the two girls were all killed days. However. Oct. 29 2020, Published 3:05 p.m. Shanann Watts' First Marriage The opening 10 minutes of American Murder features social media footage of Shanann explaining her life story. In July, Chris flew to North Carolina to meet up with his family. For anyone who questions if he did, think about losing your child. Required fields are marked *. I went out looking for as much information as I could, I watched a YT video from Something Criminal, S02/E02 and it narrates a good spin on the argument that CW was also creating an alternative version of his relationship with SW to his friends and family as it benefited him. Its for a specified amount of time I believe. Its not a nice feeling. At present, the house is valued $583,500 (as of 2020). Your mind (even if it constantly runs in the background) will always be consumed with the what-ifs and know that you have this deep desire for something more and when you find someone that is of the same mindset it is really hard to switch gears and go back to what you know isnt cutting it anymore (unfortunately/unfortunate choice of words as I completely respect the sanctity of marriage and strong support SW) but I believe he just got trapped and wanted a quick way out. Chris and Shanann were from small towns in North Carolina. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. But you can see a pattern here, with Shanann Pouring herself into work and not being interested in any of the things he was up to. By Adam Carlson Published on December 7, 2018 10:00 AM Shanann Watts' parents knew her marriage was having problems and that her husband of nearly six years, Chris Watts, had grown distant. The thousands in shoes, clothes, purses etc. And this seems to be the word he prefers to use. Chris mother is controlling. Well, it may be because Shanann didnt want to, and thought she could sort of control Watts into not going through with it. At the time of Shanann's death, they had two young daughters, four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste. When nobody answered the doorbell, Nickole notified Chris who was at work, and also called the Frederick Police Department. Its the underlying current of this entire tragedy. Guaranteed she didnt make enough to support herself, she needed Chris pay to keep her illusion going. Its no mystery, the Watts marriage was in trouble long before Shanann received that critical credit card alert on Saturday night, proving Watts wasnt at the Rockies Games, and suggesting he wasnt eating alone. I am also wondering if he had some sort of a recreational drug usethe Oxy being given to SW by CW for the abortion could have been something from his own use for fun with NK?! She loved dogs and had a dachshund named Dieter. After Shananns death and Chris arrest, Dieter was kept at a friends house and later went to live with her brother, Frankie. Chris was arrested by Frederick Police on August 15, 2018, after he had failed a polygraph test, and subsequently, confessed to murdering his wife, Shanann. A more assertive divorce narrative [to Kessinger]. Strangely he could not give the exact date or year they got married. Thats his choice, how he prefers it. It amazes me to see photos and videos of Bella and CeeCee and the love they had for one another is plain to see. 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