Justice Served: The Watts Family Murder Pt. 2
Summary
This episode of Crime House 24/7 examines the Watts family murders, detailing how investigators uncovered Chris Watts' affair and his subsequent confession to killing his wife Shanann and daughters Bella and Cece. Host Vanessa Richardson and reporter Carter Roy explore the evidence, from cadaver dogs to polygraph results, that led to Watts' arrest and guilty plea. The story also addresses the online harassment Shanann faced and concludes with Watts' full confession, clearing her name and confirming his sole responsibility for the tragedy.
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Shanann and daughters disappear; friend raises alarm
Cadaver dogs, Chris's TV interview, and mother's suspicions
Affair revealed and Nicole Kessinger's cooperation
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Chris fails polygraph test under Agent Lee
Drone finds bed sheet; Chris admits affair but denies murder
Chris confesses to father: claims Shanann killed girls
Chris reveals body locations; detectives confirm guilt
Bodies recovered and Chris arrested on nine counts
Online harassment of Shanann and Chris's plea deal
Chris's full confession: strangling Shanann and smothering girls
Remembering Shanann, Bella, Cece, and Nico
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