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. He needed her to go it was his window of opportunity. Netflix recently released American Murder: The Family Next Door, a documentary about the horrifying case on September 30. Rzucek talked to Dr. Phil. He then loaded Bella and her 3-year-old sister, Celeste, into the back seat of his truck, with their mothers body nearby on the floorboard, and drove them about 45 minutes to the oil site, he said. 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. 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. I felt her, and I heard her say, 'I love you, mommy. Also, they claimed they would have changed their minds about sparing Chris the death penalty if they had known earlier that Bella watched CeCe die. After all the debts are paid off, sale of house. Sandra Rzucek, the mother of Shanann Watts, left, spoke out about her daughter's killer, son-in-law Chris Watts, right, in an interview on ABC News' "20/20". Because everyone knows talent, perseverance, and hard work dont get you anywhere, ha ha. Reply. I believe the house has been put on hold for 2 months till June. "I dream about it all the time," Frank Rzucek said. Prosecutors believe his "desire for a fresh start" to begin a new relationship outside of his marriage was in part a motive for the crimes. Grant & Hoffman Law Firm, which is representing Ms. Wattss family, declined to comment, citing an exclusive agreement with the television show Dr. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Shanann looked good and it would have been believable to say for weight control, but most all the people above, no, I wouldnt buy it for that. I knew in my heart of hearts the friend that I had cared so much for would never hurt her babies, Atkinson told 20/20. I knew from day one that was not true.. She woke up in the middle of the night and sat upright in her bed, claiming that she heard the Holy Spirit whispering Shananns name in her ear. The Rzuceks based their interview with Dr. Phil off Chris Watts' recent prison interview in Wisconsin. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. I dont know how many of you know about this interview, but its worth a watch. "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 has not yet entered a plea. (No Ratings Yet) Hard to believe a few days ago Sandi Rzucek was on Dr. Phil talking about how haunted she feels each day, and how suicidal she was feeling. 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. And, I am sorry,'" Sandy Rzucek said. Chris Watts pleaded guilty to all of the charges against him: five counts of murder in the first degree; three counts of tampering with a deceased human body; and one count of unlawful termination of pregnancy. Sandy, her husband, Frank Rzucek Sr., and their son, Frankie, speak with Dr. Phil in an exclusive interview airing Monday. He said he went into a rage and strangled Ms. Watts before disposing of all three bodies at the oil site. Tammy Lee, an investigator in the case, conducted the . He said he came up with the idea to blame Ms. Watts for the girls deaths during his interrogation by the police. Does that just get wiped away? If it wasn't for God, I wouldn't be here," Sandy Rzucek said. Months later, in July of 2019, Shananns father, Frank, came forward during a press conference to beg the public to leave him and his family alone. Shanann died on August 13, 2018, in Frederick . 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. And you are right, no one told her to just relax and calm down. Authorities believe he used the truck to dispose of the bodies. 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. Watts said his daughter, Bella, entered the room as he was attempting to move Shanann's body. Yes fear could be part of their marriage for her. Maybe if we shift our emphasis on things to what matters most these companies will have nothing left to attach themselves to. 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 . Chris, who was arrested two days after his wife and girls went missing and not long before their bodies were found, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder as well as other charges in the three killings. Chris Watts was sentenced to five life sentences in Colorado for the murders of his pregnant wife and young daughters. Know truth behind 'American Murder' on Netflix. ", And to the trolls, Rzucek pleaded, "please stop.". Following the release of the documentary, Shanann's brother Frankie Rzucek says he and his family have been 'attacked on social media by online trolls' with some people 'blaming' his sister for. Which she wasnt. Fear of losing, another Man. And it was her mode of operation. "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 . At some point she must have blamed her misfortunes on health issues, perhaps she was running low on steam. Seductress Dubstep**FAIR USE**Copyri. I just . The couple is based in North Carolina. Other creditors could make a claim on Shannans estate if she had one but she didnt (they close to filing for bankruptcy). She said Watts told her he had two daughters but was going through a divorce. Shan'ann was so excited to have her first baby girl. Planning, phone calls. Know a Teen Girl or Young Adult Coached By Mom on How to Lose Weight? Then a neighbor, Nate Trinastich, gave investigators video from his security camera that showed Watts loading items into his truck the morning the girls and their mother were reported missing. The parents of slain Colorado pregnant woman Shanann Watts told 20/20 in an exclusive interview that they are still grappling with how their son-in-law Chris Watts could have murdered their daughter and their two young granddaughters. Facebook. His family make me sick especially the way his mum is. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She knew the key code to the front door, she said, but when she tried to open it, she found the chain latch was pulled across the door frame. Dont quit your day job. Sandy remarks they have not once asked for any of the girls belongings or memorabilia. 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. But it takes longer to understand with these companies that they are also costing you money. During a trip out west, they fell in love with the scenery and overall vibe of Frederick, Colo.,. . Chris Watts (credit: RJ Sangosti - Pool/Getty Images), Bella, Celeste and Shanann Watts (credit CBS), Chris Watts' Interview Could Prove Valuable To Investigators, Chris Watts And Nichol Kessinger Relationship: New Details Out In Recordings. FAIR USE DEFINITION:(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use)Fair use is a doctrine in the United States copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. The couple made a life for themselves and their kids in North Carolina, giving them the best, even when they didn't come from the most financially stable background. 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. Could Her Husband Inherit Her Estate? We loved them., Chris Watts Describes Killing His Wife and Daughters in Chilling Confession, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/07/us/chris-watts-confession-tapes.html. Shanann Watts and the girls had gone to visit her family in North Carolina for six weeks, while Chris Watts stayed behind at their home in Frederick, Colorado, for work. The matching sheet, the non-fitted or flat sheet, was found in the garbage can. The Rzucek's Say They Loved Chris At First Facebook Chris Watts, pictured. Please just stop. In exchange for Watts guilty plea, prosecutors agreed to not pursue the death penalty. Thats the big word Why? said her father Frank Rzucek. The parents of Shanann Watts have spoken out for the first time, in an interview on ABC's 20/20 that will air in full Friday night.. ABC released a clip of the interview ahead of Friday's airing, in which Frank and Sandra Rzucek talk about their memories of their daughter and granddaughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste. Targeted Because 0f Your Race or Religion? I wonder if Sandi is still a hairdresser and Frank a carpenter. ", gave an interview to ABCs Denver affiliate KMGH-TV, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Time away from each other was the killer deal. 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How do you sell a product for weight loss and health if you yourself are not particularly fit? Chris Watts is serving life in prison for the August murders of his pregnant wife, Shanann; his 4-year-old daughter, Bella; and his 3-year-old daughter, Celeste. Double this time. Love always, your little brother. I don't want to get them involved I said, You're an idiot and you need to get to the house because something's wrong.. 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. (Featured Image Credit: Netflix). That's when she first thought something might be wrong, Atkinson said. The saving grace of the interview is just hearing how loving and sincere the Rzuceks are, especially Sandy. I think Shananns mom is the controller in that relationship. The family is survived by Shan'ann's father, Frank Rzucek; Mother, Sandra Onorati Rzucek; Brother, Frankie Rzucek whom were inseparable and best friends; Uncle, Rocky Onorati; Aunt, Sharyn. Shanann was an adult. Nickole Atkinson was a close friend of Shanann Watts, the woman who was found dead along with her two young daughters, Celeste and Bella. The real deal with Chris Watts' alleged affairs. Frank Rzucek, father of Shanann Watts, wears a bracelet in remembrance of his daughter and granddaughters who were murdered, July 22, 2019, in Colorado. I said, Chris, I don't think you should do any media. I said, "You're the last one to have seen them, so I don't think you should. I thank God he did it. Chris and Shanann met in 2010 in their home state of North Carolina and got married on Nov. 3, 2012. I remember reading that one is compelled to purchase $300 a month of product. The couple is based in North Carolina. It looks like a regional get-together there might be 20 different leads there and only that many downlines. "Prison is too good for you," said Frank Rzucek Sr., . What we're concerned about is somebody is going to come and offer him a lot of money to tell the world at least a version of what he contends happened that night, Mike Newman, one of the Rzuceks attorneys, told 20/20. We're not going to allow him to do that. Then when Atkinson reached out to her with concern, it was like something in me just dropped, Meacham said. Expensive school on Monday. Watts said Shanann had snapped because she knew he had an affair. Wiping tears from her face during the Dr. Phil interview, Sandy Rzucek said her faith in God is one of the only things that has kept her alive since losing her family. She was an amazing daughter. She was trying really hard, but her mind and her heart were really with what was happening in her marriage. / CBS Colorado. I heard my daughter. American Murder provides insight into Shanann & Chris's marriage, as well as their struggles with communication & parenting. "My kids are my life.". Shanann's body was discovered in a shallow grave, and the children were found in separate oil tanks nearby at the Cervi 319 Oil Well, court documents show. We have been subject to threats on our lives all because we are victims in painful tragedy," he said. 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. 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