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Thomas D. Grant, another lawyer for the firm, told Dr. Phil that, amid a case that has drawn national attention, the Rzucek family hoped people would remember that Ms. Watts, Bella and Celeste were real people who died at the hands of a family member. As police continued to question him, he asked to speak with his father, Ronnie Watts, in the interrogation room, which they allowed. His truck, not sure if paid off or loan. This is something we will never get over., Chris Watts declined to speak in court. She wasn't herself. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Sandra Rzucek, Frank Rzucek, and their son Frankie Rzucek sat down with Dr. Phil this week to discuss the grisly, detailed confession Chris Watts gave investigators in a prison interview last month that the Colorado Bureau of Investigation released to the media. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever dreamt such a horrific nightmare and just plain heartbreaking tragedy would ever happen to my regular ol happy family. Required fields are marked *. Watts told investigators Shanann did not fight back, and laid on the bed as he strangled her. Netflixs synopsis for American Murder: The Family Next Door lays out the plot of this chilling true-crime documentary movie perfectly. Her friend and sales partner Nickole Atkinson went with her and when they got home on Aug. 12, Atkinson said she dropped Watts off at home. During a nearly five-hour interview with investigators last month, Mr. Watts, 33, revealed that he killed his family over a longer period of time in August than was previously reported and. Shananns Parents are Frank and Sandra Rzucek. A makeshift memorial to Shanann, Bella and Celeste Watts in August, when their bodies were found. 1 kid at home, 2 in daycare. The matching sheet, the non-fitted or flat sheet, was found in the garbage can. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? He was sentenced in November to life in prison without parole. The couple made a life for themselves and their kids in North Carolina, giving them the best, even when they didnt come from the most financially stable background. Police then checked the GPS in Chris Watts work truck and found he had left his house at 5:46 a.m. on the morning of Aug. 13, and arrived, 47 minutes later, at a remote oil field known as the Cervi 319 Oil Well. I read both woman were alittle nasty way back then. It was amazing love. So, of course, when they learned of what he did, they couldnt believe it. After 2nd confession, maybe cops re checking things. Chris and Shanann met in 2010 in their home state of North Carolina and got married on Nov. 3, 2012. Rzucek, who has posted regularly about the case on social media, previously lashed out at Chris calling him a heartless psychopath and saying that he stole my whole world.. The Netflix four-part miniseries When They See Us, a dramatization of the story of the Central Park Fivethe black and Hispanic teenagers convicted in the 1989 rape of a white jogger in New York and later exonerated by a confession and DNA evidencehas revived intense interest in the 30-year-old case, which taps into the current political mood with its heightened sensitivity to racial issues. In an exclusive interview with Dr. Phil, Frank and Sandy Rzucek said their son-in-law's actions have traumatized more than just their family. Other creditors could make a claim on Shannans estate if she had one but she didnt (they close to filing for bankruptcy). Shanann Watts' parents sued Chris Watts for her wrongful death after his sentencing, seeking funds to cover funeral expenses, the loss of their daughter's future income and compensation for emotional distress. I agree with your weight assessment. You don't have to eliminate your whole family, said D.A. When she was pregnant a third time, Shananns friend Nickole Atkinson said she was happy to be having a boy and that Chris was a very loving father., He was so in love with her, Sandra Rzcuek added. He is a monster. It would be really easy for her to sit here and be hateful, and instead of seeing that, what you see is her really talking about light and love and talking about her daughter and all the positive things in their life they think justice was really served in this case with the plea and that it was the right choice to make., Now, Sandra Rzucek says they are leaning on their Catholic faith for strength and hopes the world will remember her daughter and granddaughters as amazing people who had a lot of love., I couldn't ask God for more. God bless the Rzucek family. The Rzucek's are going to have to learn the hard way. ", gave an interview to ABCs Denver affiliate KMGH-TV, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Families of those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012 have for years been the target of conspiracy theorists, online harassers and those pushing unfounded claims about the tragedy. Her parents? I just . According to an arrest affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE, Chris has claimed that he killed his wife in a rage after watching her strangle one of their daughters. Oh, yes thats right! She tapered off then stopped making Thrive videos toward the final weeks and its possible she was starting to realize that it was costing her her marriage, her vitality, and she also possibly knew those patches and powders werent good for the baby. Want Dr. Phil to Investigate a Situation or Possible Scam? A photograph of Shanann Watts and her daughters, Bella, 4, left, and Celeste, 3, is shown at a makeshift memorial in Frederick, Colo., Aug. 16, 2018. In court, Frank Rzucek said that Watts "carried them out like trash" and called him a heartless monster., To find out in court that my granddaughter struggled to live, that probably threw us over the edge, Sandra Rzucek told 20/20., Chris Watts mother Cindi Watts also spoke to her son directly at his sentencing hearing, telling him that his family forgives him but that our families have been irreparably broken by the needless deaths of Shanann, Bella, Cece and Nico. Following the tragic death, Sandra spoke at the hearing, saying she didn't understand what gave Chris the authority to murder his daughter and grandchildren. Expensive school on Monday. Frank Rzucek, father of Shanann Watts, wears a bracelet in remembrance of his daughter and granddaughters who were murdered, July 22, 2019, in Colorado. Also one more thought. Chris Watts Alleged Lover Is Cooperating with Murder Investigation, Source Says. Chris WattsFrank RzucekSandi RzucekThrivers. (Featured Image Credit: Netflix). Maybe he thought this is how it is. There Chris Watts said he strangled both children with the 3-year-old's blanket. For Chris to do. Bella, CeCe & Shan'ann and Niko did not deserve this fate. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. In the form of threats, creation of Facebook accounts, and doubting the integrity of their late daughter, the insults just kept on pouring in, so Frank had to address it. "Prison is too good for you," said Frank Rzucek Sr., . Pregnant Mom Vanishes, Husband Pleads for Help Then 3 Bodies Turn Up: How Watts Family Murder Case Unfolded, Chris Watts Case: After Investigators Speak Out on Confession, a Look Back at Tragic 2018 Killings, Chris Watts Told Daughter 'Mommy's Sick' After She Saw Him Disposing of Wife's Dead Body, Slain Pregnant Woman's Brother Grieves an Entire Family Lost: 'Sorry Uncle Couldn't Save You', Shanann Watts' Family Is Moving Her Personal Items Out of the Home Where She Was Killed. How do you put someone you love into an oil tank? MLMs are a recipe for failure and people still havent gotten the picture. He must have snapped, because theres nothing else I could figure out what happened to him., We did scream at God, yes we did, added Sandra Rzucek, Shanann Watts mother. He was a virgin in his marriage. She was our pride and joy, a true gift from God. Despite his record and whatever got Frankie into trouble, I do feel the worst for him for some reason. The streaming platform recently released the documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door, which details the events leading up to their deaths at the hands of family patriarch Chris Watts. He needed her to go it was his window of opportunity. The most heartbreaking or noteworthy moments of the interview for me were: Learning the Watts have not been in contact with the Rzuceks since the sentencing, aside from Ronnie texting them a few times to ask if they could send over Chriss belongings. I felt my daughters spirit the moment she died, she explained during her appearance on Dr. Too many returns and the distributor gets canceled. And, I am sorry,'" Sandy Rzucek said. The Rzuceks also specifically asked to speak with Dr. Phil in hopes that he could provide them needed therapy and assistance after going through the tough situation they were pulled in to. The disturbing detail came to light in . She was trying really hard, but her mind and her heart were really with what was happening in her marriage. At the sentencing hearing, the Rzucek family called Mr. Watts a "heartless monster" and said they believed he should spend the rest of his life behind bars. "In the end, the Rzucek family was much more merciful to him than he was to his wife, his daughters and his unborn son." For more on the Watts family murder case, watch 20/20 Friday night at 10 p . How do you put someone you love into an oil tank?, Especially your children, Sandy added. Shanann's family condemned Watts on Monday. Fear of losing, another Man. It states: Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed. We see in the documentary how Shananns parents play a pivotal role in how things proceed during Chris trial. Family Member, Friend or Colleague of a Guest? Chris Watts admitted to slaying his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, 34, and their children, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, and hiding their bodies, which were found late last week in a shallow grave and . 1 [deleted] 4 yr. ago [removed] I just wanted to say you always make the description of your books and the table of contents so fascinatingly interesting that people cant help but want to purchase the book and read it! In a 2018 interview given to ABC's 20/20, the couple discussed the horrifying murders of their daughter and granddaughters. Now the world can see why I always looked up to you and I promise to carry on your legacy. Frankie Rzucek Jr employment history? Targeted Because 0f Your Race or Religion? Watts had initially claimed in a videotaped . I say this after considering the rest of the Wattss behavior regarding Shanann and the Rzuceks after the sentencing. She was an amazing daughter. Part of the interview the Rzuceks did with Dr phil on what happened to their daughter and sister Shannan watts and their grandchildren Bella Cece & Niko after being murdered by their husband and. Initially, he had claimed that his family was missing and even joined searches for them. She had her head on his lap, and they were watching TV. "It's worse than we even thought, we thought the worst was what we heard already," Frank Rzucek Jr. said. Families of those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012 have for years been the target of conspiracy theorists, online harassers and those pushing unfounded claims about the tragedy. And, it was a truly bad move to flee to the Level leadership conference in Arizona right in the midst of severe marital problems leaving her children alone with the monster. They revealed that Shanann and Chris had met on Facebook in 2011 when both of them were based in North Carolina. Christopher Watts at his arraignment in Greeley, Colo., in August. Planning, phone calls. And yet it feels very real. There is no doubt in my mind," Sandy Rzucek said. Rzucek, of Aberdeen, N.C., posted the message hours after the bodies of his missing nieces, Celeste Watts 3, and Bella Watts, 4, were recovered from oil tanks, in Frederick, Colorado, where they . "My babies are gone, I put my hands around my wife's neck and did the same thing," Watts said during his confession to police. He looked very frantic, Trinastich continued. When he told her he wanted to end their marriage, he said, she said he would never see the children again so he strangled her. Here's all you need to know, When Chris finally confessed his deeds in the court, the Rzuceks decided not to pursue the death penalty. But, they thought she was sleeping, or sick," Sandy Rzucek told Dr. Phil. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. During a nearly five-hour interview with investigators last month, Mr. Watts, 33, revealed that he killed his family over a longer period of time in August than was previously reported and painted a disturbing picture of his daughters final moments. The Rzuceks said they received a phone call from law enforcement, who described the recoveries of the bodies over the phone. I see about 40 faces in the above picture but lets say she had another ten people signed up in Colorado, so make it an even 50. Frank Rzucek and his wife Sandy spoke about the deaths of their daughter, granddaughters and grandson-to-be on The Dr Phil Show this week Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, were dumped in two separate oil. ABC News' Kelley Robinson, Taigi Smith, Emily Shapiro, Karma Allen, Kayna Wentworth and Clayton Sandell contributed to this report. Our hearts go out to all of them that worked so damn hard on this case," Sandy Rzucek said. And you are right, no one told her to just relax and calm down. Sandy remarks they have not once asked for any of the girls belongings or memorabilia. For now, Rzucek continues to share his love for his sister, his two nieces, and his unborn nephew, on Facebook. 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rzucek talked to Dr. Phil. In a letter dated July 30 to his mistress Nichol Kessinger, Chris Watts described her as "the most amazing, unique and electric woman EVER" only weeks before he murdered his wife and children. Dr. Phil actually treats this interview seriously and respectfully, and the family is being filmed in a private interview room, not in front of an audience. Sandra appeared in the hearing and said that she did not understand what gave Chris any right to take the life of his daughter and granddaughters. Once kids come in the picture, the dynamics change. Lets not forget credit card minimum monthly payments. Shanann Watts parents said they were devastated when they learned the truth about what their son-in-law had done. Girlfriend of man who admitted to killing family: 'He lied about everything'. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Stunned, investigators came back into the interrogation room to continue questioning. He really blessed us with them. Is the same thing gonna happen to me as Cece? Bella asked before she died, according to his account. Like now. Shananns mother Sandra Rzucek recalled that Chris was so in love with her and did everything he could for her to make her happy. Chris Watts, 33, pleaded guilty to murdering his 34-year-old wife, who was pregnant with a son they had already named Nico, and their two daughters Celeste, 3 and Bella, 4, in August. ", "Every time we turn around there's someone trying to capitalize on our tragedy by spreading false rumors and outright lies about Shanann and our grandchildren. And it was her mode of operation. He didn't move. Shanann, Bella, Celeste, if youre out there, just come back, Mr. Watts said on Aug. 14 in an interview with Denver7. I tried calling. He said he went into a rage and strangled Ms. Watts before disposing of all three bodies at the oil site. Mementos outside the home where the Watts family lived in Frederick, Colo. Anyone can read what you share. 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