Found Deceased CO - Shanann Watts (34), Celeste"Cece" (3) and Bella (4), Frederick, 13 Aug 2018 *CW GUILTY* #45

[Madison418]

Something is weird though, I doubt they ever would have thrown the death penalty at him.

I think it was more that he didn't want his family and the public to learn all his dirty little secrets. But they can't say that is the reason

 

[PommyMommy]

DA says Chris Watts tried to shine spotlight on Shanann and blame her for the deaths of Celeste and Bella. He says now the spotlight shines directly where it belongs, on Watts. DA couldn't say why Watts changed his story now. @DenverChannel
Meghan Lopez on Twitter

 

[strawberry]

DA has a partial motive but can't discuss until after sentencing

 

[kiwilaura]

If I were him, I’d want to be executed. How can he live with himself? How he can still be trying to protect his own life now is beyond me.

I hope he cries every day for the rest of his life. I hope he regrets his evil ways every single damn day. I hope the realisation and remorse consumes him. And then he can burn in Hell.

I feel relieved for all the living victims left behind, but also desperately sad. So so sad and disappointed also that we probably will not gain insight into WHY. How could he?

I never doubted he killed his babies. But it’s still so difficult to understand now he has admitted it.

 

[Loveallmyhorsesdogsandcats]

Press conference, said SW’s family did not want the death penalty. DA said still does not know if girls killed before or after SW got home. Autopsies will be unsealed. Said after sentencing can discuss motive, believe they have partial motive.

 

[Seattle1]

And the public wasn't permitted to witness that moment? Why?

Insufficient room in the courtroom today -- turned away more than 50.

Defense used their own waivers to their advantage that provided them the opportunity to couch today's hearing as "status conference."

MOO

 

[PommyMommy]

When charges were read about disposing/tampering with dead bodies, the Watt's family was sobbing beyond control.
Murder ‘Rap Sesh’ Podcast with Jay & Kay on Twitter

 

[whisperOFwings]

Hopefully! But to be honest I believe many of his "supporters" will blame her anyway. There are people out there who believed that he really killed them all but put the blame on poor Shannan anyway. So... I don't believe it will really stop. But it's a real good beginning!

The terms of this website will now have changed if I recall correctly. It will no longer allow certain discussions I think.

BBM
What a relief.
I had to step away so many times.

 

[PommyMommy]

Weld County DA Michael Rourke: Plea deal with Chris Watts was several weeks in the making, came after he traveled to North Carolina to meet with Shanann Watts’ family to get their input. #9NEWS #9WantsToKnow
Kevin Vaughan on Twitter

 

[PommyMommy]

"He deserves a life sentence for each and every act on top of each other," Rourke said. "It was important that each of those beautiful human beings was respected in that sentence.” Live: http://thedenverchannel.com/live
Denver7 News on Twitter

 

[liltexans]

CBSDenver on Twitter

CBSDenver‏Verified account @CBSDenver 1m1 minute ago
The DA quoted Shanann's mother as saying about Chris Watts: "He made the decision to take those lives, I did not want to be in the position to take his." WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/CBSDenver/videos/330076887597946/ …

 

[PommyMommy]

DA Michael Rourke: What Chris Watts needs to understand is that he will be serving three consecutive life sentences plus time for the death of the unborn baby, Nico. @DenverChannel
Meghan Lopez on Twitter

 

[Madison418]

Do we have the press conference link posted somewhere?

 

[liltexans]

Carol McKinley on Twitter

Carol McKinley‏ @CarolAMcKinley 57s57 seconds ago
Shanann Watts’ mom dad and brother listen as DA Michael Rourke explains the at least three life sentences #ChrisWatts will serve for killing his wife and 2 little girls. Sentencing is 11/19. Rourke says he feels “sick”.

 

[Best of What's Around]

I think it was more that he didn't want his family and the public to learn all his dirty little secrets. But they can't say that is the reason

I think it is because the evidence was incontrovertible. Plain and simple. IMO

 

[PommyMommy]

Bottom line, clearly, there's a sense of relief that there won't be a trial for Chris Watts. It'll be over and done with after the sentencing hearing in two weeks.
Ryan Luby on Twitter

 

[liltexans]

Meghan Lopez on Twitter

Meghan Lopez‏ @Meghan_Lopez 34s34 seconds ago
DA Michael Rourke: What Chris Watts needs to understand is that he will be serving three consecutive life sentences plus time for the death of the unborn baby, Nico. @DenverChannel

 

[The 13th]

BOOOM! Straight to prison for you. Finally one of them has to be accountable.

 

[Nessa131]

Ok i’m a few pages behind because inwas watching the press conference. So at the sentencing hearing- we will be able to see cw and his reaction to the sentence correct? Will he have to say his plea again?

Will he hve a chance to speak? The family?

 

[liltexans]

Madeline St. Amour on Twitter

Madeline St. Amour‏ @madelinestamour 59s60 seconds ago
The defense for #ChrisWatts approached the DA with a plea agreement. They didn't reach an agreement until a few days ago.

 

[gitana1]

I believe he was advised that the evidence was damning and that he no doubtly was going to be in prison for the rest of his life. I am actually glad that he did plea. Either way it went he was going to be in prison till he dies. That might happen sooner than death penalty. Time now for healing for Shanann's family.

Oh it's a great outcome. So happy for her family and friends.