Chris Watts, the man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and two daughters, has been serving a life sentence in prison since 2018. Initially, he claimed that his wife had killed their children before he killed her in a fit of rage. However, authorities did not believe his story and charged him with all three murders. In November 2018, Chris pleaded guilty to all charges in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. He is now serving his sentence in a maximum-security prison in Wisconsin.
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Before the tragic events that led to his imprisonment, Chris Watts was an employee at a petroleum company in Colorado. He and his wife, Shanann, had two daughters, Bella and Celeste, and were expecting a third child. However, their seemingly happy family life took a dark turn when Shanann confided in a friend about marital problems and Chris’ change in behavior. It was later revealed that Chris was having an affair with a coworker, Nichol Kessinger, which ultimately led to the unraveling of their marriage.
Following the disappearance of his family in August 2018, Chris confessed to killing his wife but claimed it was in response to her killing their daughters. The bodies of Shanann, Bella, and Celeste were later discovered, and Chris was charged with multiple counts of murder and tampering with evidence. Despite initially denying his guilt, Chris eventually pleaded guilty to all charges, resulting in a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Since his sentencing, Chris Watts has been held in Dodge Correctional Institution in Wisconsin. During his time in prison, he has received conduct reports for various infractions, including unauthorized communication and possession of contraband. Despite public outrage over him keeping photos of his family in his cell, authorities declined to remove them. Additionally, Chris has reportedly corresponded with multiple women, receiving letters and sending responses as a way to pass the time and boost his ego.
In a chilling confession made public in March 2019, Chris Watts detailed the events leading up to the murders. He admitted to strangling Shanann after she threatened to leave him, then burying her body before smothering his daughters. In handwritten notes, he described Shanann as controlling and his mistress as everything his wife wasn’t. Despite these revelations, Chris has shown little remorse for his actions, engaging in correspondence with women and maintaining a sense of detachment from the gravity of his crimes.
As the years have passed since the horrific events of 2018, Chris Watts remains incarcerated, serving out his life sentence. While his life behind bars may seem mundane to some, the stark reality is that he will never be free again. The case of Chris Watts serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence and the tragic consequences that can result from unchecked emotions and actions.