Episode 56 - Shanann & Chris Watts

Summary: In this episode, we discuss the Watts family case, focusing on the background of Shanann and Chris Watts, their marriage, financial struggles, and the dynamics of their family life leading up to the tragic events. The conversation highlights the complexities of relationships, societal expectations on parenting, and the impact of financial stress on family dynamics. We discuss the murder of Shanann and their two daughters and explore the family dynamics, and the psychological aspects of Chris's behaviour. We highlight the importance of understanding domestic violence and the impact on victims' families, while also examining the role of Nichol Kessinger in the narrative.Keywords:Watts family, true crime, parenting, family dynamics, financial struggles, MLM, relationships, podcast, Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, family annihilator, true crime, domestic violence, investigation, mental health, relationships, crime podcast, crime storiesSources and other linksAmerican Murder: The Family Next Door, Netflix DocumentaryChris Watts: Confessions of a Killer, TV Movie, 2020If any of our content is distressing & you need to talk (Australia):Lifeline Phone: 13 11 14https://www.lifeline.org.au/Or please seek assistance in your countryCheck us out on our socials for images and updates:⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠We have set up “Buy Me a Coffee”.If you'd like to keep us caffeinated (or wined 😉) while we prep our next episode, please feel free to ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ to buy us a coffee.Stay curious,  crime besties!Disclaimer:The content of this podcast is intended for mature audiences. The topics discussed may contain sensitive material related to real-life crimes, violence, and distressing events that may be disturbing or triggering. All opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not reflect the views of any organisations or entities associated with the production.While we strive to provide accurate and factual information, true crime stories may involve speculation, theories, and varying interpretations of events. Some details may be presented in a way that is meant to engage and educate rather than to sensationalise.Listener discretion is advised.Chapter: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:32 Life Updates and Personal Reflections11:46 Discussion on Social Media and Public Perception14:30 Introduction to the Watts Family 17:42 Background on Shanann and Chris Watts20:52 The Watts Family's Move and Relationship Dynamics35:43 Shanann's Role and Personality39:04 The Financial Struggles of the Family42:14 Shanann's MLM Journey and Work-Life Balance48:09 Pregnancy Announcement and Chris's Reaction51:31 Deteriorating Relationship Dynamics58:33 The Day of Disappearance and Nicole's Concern01:13:05 Chris Watts' Behavior During the Investigation01:18:38 Police Investigation and Evidence Gathering01:23:37 The Polygraph and Chris Watts' Confession01:30:47 The Discovery of the Bodies01:35:00 Psychological Profile of Chris Watts01:40:14 Nicole Kessinger's Involvemen