Untitled Chris Watts Project (2020) - full transcript

When Chris Watts stoically yet smirkingly pleaded to television cameras for the safe return of his missing pregnant wife Shanann and their two young daughters, dark secrets loomed just beneath the surface.

..Tonight. I'm
theresa marchetta.

-And I'm
tom mustin.

The disappearance of a
pregnant frederick woman

and her
two children

has captured the
nation's attention.

Shan'ann watts and
her two young daughters

haven't been seen in
the last two days.

We have live team
coverage of this case.

Jaclyn allen is
in the neighborhood

where there is an
active investigation

underway right now.



-they seemed like
a normal family..

-Listening to them
as they ask neighbors

"have you seen
this woman?

Do you know
this woman?"

this is a very
visible effort..

..Bring in denver 7
investigative reporter

jace larson who's
learning from top sources

more about
this investigation

and the husband's
involvement.

So, one thing that I
just wanted to say is

you.. You have to set an
example for your kids.

You have
to set an example.

Thank you for
your help, honey.

Um, but you can't just
preach at your kids,



you have
to live it.

To
live it.

-That's right, you
have to live it.

So take that leap
of faith in yourself

and just..

Take that
leap of health.

-that leap of health
and just know that

whatever it is in your
life that you want..

Whatever it is
in your life you want.

-If you just take
that leap of faith

in yourself,
you can have it.

You can.

-That's right.

Wherever she is,
I hope she's safe.

And with the kids,
but, like, I don't,

like, could she
have taken off?

I don't know.

But if someone has
her and she's not safe,

like, I want
them back.

Like, that's
where my head's at.

Like, if they're
safe right now,

like, they're
gonna come back.

But if they're
not safe, like,

that's the not
knowing part,

like, if they're
not safe, like..

chris, this
is tammy lee,

she'll be giving you
a polygraph today.

-Chris, good
to meet you.

-Thanks.
Likewise.

- So, I think this
is the best way forward

and when
you're done here

we'll figure
out next steps.

-Okay, sounds
like a plan.

-Alright.

-Have a seat.

so I just want you
to feel confident

that if you had
nothing to do with

your wife's
disappearance,

I will find
that out today.

The only way you
can fail the test is

if you don't listen
to my directions

or you choose
to lie to me.

Understand?

Yeah, I've never
had a lie detector

done on
me before.

Most people
haven't.

It's not a normal thing
that people go through.

-Yeah, no, I just have
no idea what to expect.

That's normal.

Just so you know,
we do this in all

our missing
person cases,

so don't think we're
just singling you out.

We always start
from the inside

and work
our way out.

We can tell the
investigators, you know,

hey, we've cleared
chris. He's good to go,

you don't have to
worry about him.

Okay.. Okay.

Obviously, if you
had something to do

with your wife's
disappearance,

then it would be very
stupid to come in and

take a polygraph
today, so..

Exactly.
Of course.

Let's just start at the
beginning, just treat me

like someone who
doesn't know anything

and catch me up on your
life with shan'ann.

Chris...

Hey, chris!

Come here, I have to
tell you something!

"oops, we
did it again"

I
like that shirt!

Wait.. Really?
-Really.

God, really?
- Really.

- It's pink.

Does that mean
it's gonna be a girl?

-We don't know, that's
just what the test says.

I know, I know.

God! This
is awesome!

Baby..

-Really?

That is..

I guess when you want
it to, it just happens.

Come
here...

watts..

-Hey, man.

What's the
damage here?

Monitor's shot.

Run it by the office
if you get a chance.

Nikki will
take care of it.

Hey.. You missing
something, man?

Nope.

You sure?

my god. You
saved my butt.

That's what
I'm here for.

I gotta get
this thing resized.

It keeps
slipping off.

How far you
down now?

Thirty pounds.

No kidding.

That's strive.

I keep telling you,
man, strive works.

Like, that's
the metaburn..

I feel more focused,
I have more energy,

like, the pounds
keep flying off.

My wife will get
you on the program.

Seriously, all you have
to do is say the word.

Yeah, right.

There's a convention
this weekend

at the doubletree.
You should stop by.

I'm thinking
about sleeping

this weekend,
man.

Hey, tell
shan congrats

on the new kiddo.

Take her
out.. On me.

Gift cards.

Yeah.

Thanks, man.

I'm really
hoping for a boy.

-Either way,
you're outnumbered.

Three is more
than a few.

It's lots...
Like, many.

So I've been with strive
since January and, um,

I've already
earned two free trips.

Chris and I are gonna
go to cancun next year.

Um, I'm
loving my job.

I get to travel and
I'm helping people

to live healthier,
happier lives,

including myself,
and I feel so blessed.

So what I want to say

this morning is, like,

does your job allow you
to live your best life?

Because you
deserve that.

Everybody does.

Just be happy.

Um, period.
End of story.

and I'm gonna be at
the doubletree this-

I'm coming!

Come and say hi,
'cause I'm gonna be

giving out free
strive starter kits

to the first 50
strivers who come.

And next week I'm gonna
be in north carolina

gettin' my strive on,
so come and say hi.

Have a good
day.. Bye!

Hello.
-Hello.

What are
you thinking?

-Three is good!
I'm excited!

-Congratulations.

-It's gonna be
great. Come in.

-Is it just me,

or is chris looking
really good these days?

I know, right?

He feels so good too,
and he's been working out

every day and he
suddenly has a six-pack.

He's strivin'.

I have to
show you this.

Look.. This is an app
that keeps track of

all your credit
card charges

in case your
purse gets stolen.

Or your husband buys
something he shouldn't.

It's just easier if I can
keep track of everything.

I'm just sayin'.

How long are you
going to north carolina?

-Six weeks.

It'll be good because
my parents are there

and the in-laws
are there.

They'll all help
take care of the kids

while I do conference
follow-ups,

sign with
the clients,

I might even be able
to relax a little bit.

I mean, not as much
as chris, but some.

He's not going?

-He'll be there in
a couple of weeks.

He has to work.

He's gonna get so
bored in this house

all by himself.
Poor thing.

I need to make a father's
day video for chris.

Will you just press
the red button for me?

Thanks.

Go.

Hi chris. I just
wanted to say that

we are so blessed to
have you in our lives

and you do
so much for us

and you take such
good care of us, um,

and you're the reason
that I was brave enough

to agree to #3.

So, you're incredible
and we're really lucky

to have you
in our lives.

Happy father's
day..

you look so sexy.

-Really? Thanks.

Water..
Water toast?

To a boy?

-A boy.

have you thought
about names?

Christopher
watts ii.

You don't love
it. Okay, um..

Maybe we could name
him after my dad.

Edward?

-Eddie. Eddie?

I want him to
have friends.

I want him
to be liked.

I was thinking
about, um.. Nico.

Okay, yeah.

Yeah, it's
awesome. I love it.

-Really?

-Nico christopher
watts.

Nico lee watts?

Well...

Are you
ready to order?

Um.. I'm
gonna have-

Do you
have any kind of like

grilled chicken
something?

-We have grilled
chicken salad.

Let's have two of
those. We'll have two.

Thank you.

Judith!

Hi kevin,
hi judith.

-Hey shan'ann!

They're so fun.

Let's get
out of here.

Yeah, baby?

Where's my
helicopter?

You know what?
Let me help you.

we do not want to
miss this flight.

Hop in.

-Alright.

Great job,
everybody.

And there
we go. Okay.

Okay, you girls
remember the rules?

Yes. No fighting
and listen to mommy.

That's right.
Pretty good.

Love you.

I'm gonna miss you.
You'll call me, right?

Yeah, of
course.

-Okay, love you!

Love you too.

Be good, girls.

bye, daddy.
We love you.

See you soon.

-Travel safe. See
you in a few weeks.

well, it sounds like
you two were very happy.

We were, yeah.

And then
we weren't.

I mean, last time
I spoke with shan

she wanted
to separate.

Tell me
about that.

Um, you and shan'ann
have good jobs,

a nice house, the
girls are adorable,

there's a baby
on the way..

So, what
am I missing?

Pfft, I-I..

You'd have
to ask her.

hey, jim.

safety office.
Please hold.

Hey.

Hi. What can
I do for you?

I'm easy.

Good, 'cause if one
more person asks me

about a replacement
safety valve

I might not come
back from lunch.

I'm serious.

I'm just gonna get in
my car and just drive.

Well..

And that's the
sixth one today.

But I like
you.. So...

Glad you like me.

Don't let it
get to your head.

Too late.

If you have
any problems,

give me a call.

Thanks.

You're quitting.

What?

-Good for you.

No. I
don't smoke.

I..
It's.. Strive.

Is that like a
religious thing?

No, it's like,
I don't know..

Vitamins
and minerals.

Helps your body get,
like, fit, you know?

You look alright.

Just alright?

You look good.

Call me if you
have any problems.

Or even if
you don't.

hey, nikki.

It's chris,
chris..

Chris watts, the guy
you said you liked?

yeah?

Hey, um..

Well, it worked
just fine. Thanks.

Sometimes I just
want to get in my car

and say to
hell with it

and drive away and
never look back.

-And go where?

I don't know.

Figure it out
when I get there.

How about you?

Where would
you rather be?

You kidding? Right
here, right now.

No place I'd
rather be.

the girls would
love this place.

Girls?

Daughters. Um,
bella and cece.

You're a dad?

Yeah,..Here.

That's bella.
-Cute.

Cece's on
the right.

And you're
married.

Why don't you
wear a ring?

We're separated. We
live in the same house

but, like, I sleep
in the basement,

like, just trying to
sell the home, you know,

keep things cool
for the kids, so..

Hey. Would
I lie to you?

would I
lie to you?

What time am I picking
you up on Friday?

-Friday's
my birthday!

You got plans?

Guess I do now.

Something was
definitely up with shan

when she went to
north carolina.

I could feel it.

Was she worried that you
were apart for so long?

Do you think she could
have thought you were

maybe having an-

no.

No, that's not me.

I'm not the kind
of guy that's like,

you know, my wife
is out of town,

let me see what
other girl I can find.

Like, I'm not
like that.

I respect my wife,
she respects me.

There's nothing that
she could hold back.

Like, I am not the kind
of guy that just sort of

goes off and will
sleep with anyone.

No, like,
people know me.

That is not
who I am.

how are you?

Yay! Yahoo!

Coming to you live
from north carolina!

Hi casey,
hi laura.

So I just wanted to
talk a little bit today

about mindfulness

and I wanted to

say that I'm really
grateful for my health.

A lot of you
know this but

ten years ago my hair
started falling out

and I was getting
tired all the time

and eventually I was
diagnosed with lupus.

Um, I thought
my life was over,

then I discovered
strive and I..

I got my
happy back.

Also my
husband chris.

I am so grateful
for you, chris.

You are the best and
I can't wait to see

what the future
holds for us.

hey, boo.

-Hey, chris,
how are you?

Hanging in there.
How are the girls?

-They're great.

They're having
so much fun.

Lots of dance parties,
lots of hide n' seek.

Are they still up?
Can I talk to them?

-Hi daddy!

Hey, munchkins. You
guys being good?

-I guess.

Hey, it's your
bedtime, isn't it?

Why don't you
guys sleep tight,

do what your
mom says

and don't let the
bedbugs bite, ok?

-Night night, daddy.

So tell me
something good.

How is work?

Boo, I'm out with
the guys right now.

I gotta run.
I can't talk.

-Well, I
love you.

I love you too.

-I'll talk to
you so-

chris?

Wow.

Wow.. Hi.

-Hi.

happy birthday.

You didn't
have to do that.

"nikki, your
energy is insane.

You heat me up,
you make me melt,

and then you cool
me down like rain.

Happy birthday".

That may be the
sweetest thing

anyone's ever
said to me...

..And he listens.

That's really
sweet. Thanks.

You're welcome.

Do you
feel that?

Come here.

Where are
we going?

no, I did not.

Thank you.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

I'll
be right back.

You got .... All in
your teeth right here.

Get out.

Don't move.

My snack
for later.

so things weren't
great between you two?

You know that
spark, it just..

I kept hoping it
would kind of fix itself

but, um.. You know, it
just wasn't the same.

Now where's
my lady?

Come here,
little cece.

Okay, look. Daddy's
on camera right there.

Say "hi daddy".

-Hi daddy.

Say "I miss you
and I love you".

-I love you, daddy.
I miss you.

-Good job,
girl. Okay.

yay!

Mom, say hi.

Good job. And we're
gonna blow a kiss.

Ready? One,
two, three..

hi chris.

Say hi. Say "hi
daddy, I love you".

I miss you,
daddy.

Bye, daddy.

Okay,
bye. I love you.

Bali has some of the
most beautiful beaches

in the world.

What about cuba?

For the beaches?

The cars.

-I knew it.

You like cars?

Wildflowers.

Wildflowers?

-Yeah. They don't
need anything

from anyone, they grow
wherever they want..

Beautiful
and free.

that's awesome.

Hey, is there anything in
that book that's nearby,

like, in colorado
or something?

White sands.

- Pfft. Everybody's
been to white sands.

You haven't been
to white sands.

Wait... You've
lived here 27 years

and you've never
been to white sands?

Are you
judging me?

Yes, I'm
judging you!

Why don't we get
some time off work

and we're
gonna go?

Have you done
this before?

What?

This.

Never.

What's different?

You're different.

hey, eddie.

-Hey, there's my
daughter in law.

-Good to see you.

I got something
to show you.

- Great.

aww, is this
for the girls?

For the boy.

Wait, we don't know
if it's a boy yet.

It's time for a
boy to carry on

the watts
family name.

Here. Chris
used to love this.

Thank you, that's
cute. Thanks.

Where are
the girls?

Swing set.

Hey, girls!
Grampy's here!

-Grampy!

So how did you
keep yourself busy

while they
were away?

I was just
being here.

Just working out, going
to work, you know,

going on runs and
keeping up the house.

stop.

Who keeps calling?

Shan'ann.

Come on. Let
me see that one

where you
turn around.

This one?

No, what is that?
That's not a pose.

-Okay, you
should take it.

She's ruining
the mood. Go.

Yeah.

go.

Don't move.

Where am I
gonna go?

hey!

-Okay, hi. Just
hear me out.

I've thought about this
a lot and I don't want

the girls staying at
your parent's house

while we're
on this trip.

yeah, so,
what do you..

What do you want
me to do about it?

-I want you to call
your dad right now

and tell him we're
not going. Okay?

Hello?

Chris! Hello?
Can you hear me?

Yeah. I will.

-You're gonna
call him tonight?

Yeah.

-Okay, thank you.
That's all I ask, just..

I'm sorry. Honey,
I don't feel good.

I'm so tired and, um..

Are you okay?

Yeah.

-It doesn't
really seem like

you want to be
talking to me.

No, just.. I have long
days at work, you know?

I'm worn out.

Okay. Get
some rest.

Don't forget
to eat dinner.

By the way.

I got an alert from visa
that there's a charge

at a place called
the wheelhouse?

That was me,
yeah, why?

I don't want to nag you,
but, um, that's the card

we're trying to
pay down, right?

Yeah, I remember.

I'm sorry, I was out with
the guys and I forgot.

Hey, you tell the girls
I love them and, um,

give them a big ol'
kiss for me, will ya?

-Okay. I love
you. I'll t-

chris?

thank you.

What's that?

Company gift card.

They give me so many I
might as well use 'em.

That's nice.

I'm gonna run
upstairs real quick

and grab
some clothes.

Be back down
in a sec.

-you okay?

Yeah, it's just you
have this great house

and this
perfect family.

I don't know why
you wouldn't want to

try to work things
out with your wife.

-I did. We
both did.

It's just.. We're
two different people.

Then.. Why aren't
you divorced yet?

-Because,
I mean..

It's expensive,
first of all.

We're still trying
to figure out

what we want to
do with the house.

It's just..
It's a lot.

Well, it's
super neat.

It's like no
one lives here.

-That's shan'ann.
It's her jam all day.

Okay.

Kids are cute.

That's shan'ann
too. Thank god.

No, the oldest.
What's her name?

Bella.

She looks
like you.

Yup.

She's like your
little mini me.

What are you
getting at?

Nothing. Just..

Divorce isn't
easy, so...

No, yeah. It's,
Nope. So...?

So I don't want to
be responsible for

destroying
a family.

Nikki,
no, no.

There's nothing
to destroy.

Just take me
home, chris.

It's over. Nikki..

Take me home.

Nikki, hey,
look.. Nikki?

Hey, look, this
is..

-he's probably just
trying to adjust.

You know
how men are.

They panic at
the word "baby".

Yeah.. I
don't know.

He seemed so happy
before we left.

-I'm sure he was.

Honey, he just needs to
wrap his brain around it.

Listen, when
he gets there,

things will go
back to normal.

It's just the way
marriage works.

Ups and downs and that's
just part of the game.

Yeah, you're
probably right.

nikki..

Look, I got you some
time off this weekend.

For what?

Woo hoo!
Woo hoo!

Woo!

Where are
we camping?

I'll take you
to the site.

wooo hooo!

I didn't realize
how badly I needed this.

We
both did.

Sometimes you just
gotta get away, you know?

Nikki..

Yeah?

I love you.

Do you
mean that?

I mean that.
I love you.

I love you too.

-You didn't
text me back!

I thought something
happened to you!

Sorry. I'll make
it up to you

next time
I see you.

I love you, boo.
You know that.

-Right. I'm trying
to give you

your space but I'm
carrying our third child

and I'm fighting with
two little kids all day

and I'm trying
to make money.

You need to
talk to me.

What is going on?

Nothing.

Like.. Nothing.

I'll make it up to
you and the girls

next time
I see you.

You know
what? No.

I'm tired of begging
for you to talk to me.

I'll just.. I'll
see you on Tuesday.

Have a good flight.

Boo!

hi.

Hi.

Thanks for
taking me out here.

Thanks for
coming.

I really.. Really..

Could she have been
seeing someone else?

Is that possible?

I don't know. But
if she is, like,

I don't
care, like,

I wouldn't wonder
who that could be.

But, you know, I'm
fine. Just come back

and we'll talk
about it later.

-Were you guys
having sex at all?

-No.

When I got to
north carolina

it just didn't
feel the same.

-Okay go..
Go get him!

Go get him!

Daddy, daddy!

-Munchkins!

Hey!

Mwah! Mwah!

Did you guys
miss me?

-Yes, we
missed you!

-cool.. Hi.

Whatchu doing?

What are you
doing biting on me?

I gotcha!
I got you.

Where's the
other one?

I gotcha.. Grrrr!

- It's
a monster!

-Just leave them alone.
Just let them be.

Mom, no.

They're gonna
get a sunburn.

-No, they won't.
They'll be fine.

There's shade all
over the place.

There's not shade.
It's sunny.

Mom, we have to
get the girls ready.

-Relax, honey,
they'll be fine.

It's a two and a half hour
drive to myrtle beach.

-There is
plenty of time.

-We have to check in at
the hotel by 3:00 pm.

-So what...

I want it!
Give it back.

hey, daddy. I have
a song for you.

My daddy
is a hero,

he helps me
grow up strong.

He reads me books,
he ties my shoes,

you're a hero
through and through.

Daddy, I love you!

Here we are in
north carolina.

It's the girls'
first time at the beach.

They're loving it!

They're having
the best time.

Okay, so get to
the booth early

'cause these strive
starter packs go fast.

Bye! Thank you!

hey.. Hey,
can we talk?

Are you mad at
me 'cause I didn't

let the kids stay at
your parent's house?

Things are just a little
off with us right now.

But it's fine.
It's whatever.

-That's all?

Yeah, that's
it. It's fine.

No.. No, that's
not all. What's...

Girls, stay
close, please.

What's happening?

I feel like..

Have you been happier
alone or something?

No, no, you know I
love you and the girls.

Chris, the
past five weeks

have been
awful for me.

I just miss
you. I miss..

You know, smelling
you in the sheets

and talking to you and
seeing you with the girls

and I just.. I..
Flat out miss you.

Now you're here and it's
like you're not there.

What's going on?

You haven't asked
me about the baby.

And you're not
talking about the girls.

I'm just,
I'm worried.

And I'm..
I'm spotting.

These first 12 weeks,

they're scary and I just-

do you want
this baby? I mean...

My god.

What's happening?
You're the one

that wanted to
try for a third!

What is
happening?

I liked our family
the way it was, okay?

And now we're
having three.

It's, like, a lot of
responsibility. Alright?

If you're done I need
to know right now.

I'm not done.

I need to
know right now.

Tell me
right now.

I just don't know
where my head is at.

I love you, I
love the kids.

I just... Need
some time.

Yeah.

Guys, let's
get to the car.

Come on.

will you
hold me?

Please?

I'm gonna
fix this.

Things will get
better, I promise.

something definitely
came to a head

in north carolina.

It was
clear, like,

shan did not want to
be with me anymore.

Do you know if she
told anybody that,

like her mom
or anybody?

She said she
didn't, but...

I wanted to
stay married.

She was
distant and cold.

I don't know
what I did.

Your wife keeps
tagging all these photos

of you and the
girls at the beach.

Shan'ann just puts
that stuff online

for work or whatever.
It's like her pr.

-Well, you guys
seem really happy.

"seem".

-Are you sure
you two aren't

trying to work
things out?

Nikki, it is
over. We're done.

I love you.

-Okay. I'll see you
when you're back.

hi.

I missed you.

Shan..

I thought you'd be
happy it was a boy.

I am happy.

You were an
hour late!

I'm sorry, I just
had some things

I needed to
think about.

-What did you
need to think about?

Look.. We have been
married eight years.

We have an
anniversary coming up,

we have two
beautiful kids.

I don't want to be
the guy that just

blows all
of that up.

What do you
want??

Start over, shan.

Just.. Forget about
the last six weeks.

Okay?

Really?

-Yeah, they have
not been good.

And that is
mostly my fault and..

Look, hey, maybe
when you're back from

this trip we could
just do something.

You know? Just us,
we take a trip.

Get amber to babysit
the kids or something?

Really?

Yeah.

That'd be perfect.

Come here.

August 10th,
that's when shan'ann

flew out
with amber.

And she was really
mad when she left.

I don't know why.

I didn't even have any
time to think about it,

you know?

I was looking
after both the girls.

just relax.
Take a breath.

We're about
to get started.

Just, lean forward
for me a little bit.

I need you to put your
hands above your head

like you're
diving into a pool.

If these ever
feel too tight,

just let me
know, alright?

Now this is a cardio
cuff, same kind

you'd find in any
doctor's office.

We find we get
a better reading

if we put it
on the calf.

Alright, relax
your leg.

Try to
remain still.

And lastly, these
are the finger plates.

Put your hand
there, please,

and spread your
fingers for me.

In layman's terms,
these are just gonna

monitor your sweat
gland activity.

Is there anything else
you want to share with me

before we begin?

Nope. Let's..
Let's do it.

Alright. The coolest
thing about this

is that right now
there's only one person

in this room who
knows the truth

and in about
five minutes

there's gonna
be two of us.

So that's the
coolest part.

-Are you ready
to begin?

Yep.

Regarding shan'ann's
disappearance, do you

intend to answer all
the questions truthfully?

-Yes.

-Is your first
name christopher?

Yes.

-Before 2018, did you
ever lose your temper

with someone
you loved?

No.

Do you know where
shan'ann is now?

Hi chris,
I miss you!

No.

Did you physically cause
shan'ann's disappearance?

No.

Are you lying
about the last time

you saw shan'ann?

No.

-Alright, this portion
of the test is finished.

You can relax.

awesome.

How'd I do?

good night, amber.

-Bye.

Unit 18
2825 saratoga trail

wellness check
in progress.

-you must
be amber.

Yeah, hi.

-So what's
going on?

Um, so my friend
shan'ann and I

were on a business
trip this weekend.

I just dropped her off
at 2:00 am this morning.

-Alright.

Um, she's 15 weeks
pregnant and, um, well,

she felt really
bad all weekend,

she wasn't eating or
drinking normally.

So she had a doctor's
appointment this morning

at 9:00. I asked if she
needed me to take her,

'cause she has two
little girls, um..

She's very distraught,
'cause, well,

she and her husband
were having issues,

but supposedly
they're separating

but I didn't know that
until I talked to him

this morning when I called
him because I was, like,

have you talked to
shan'ann or seen her

since she left for
work because, um,

you know, I can't
get a hold of her.

I have called,
I have texted..

And her car's
in the garage.

Her shoes that she
wears, like, literally

every single day
are at the front door.

Um, I called the
doctor's office and,

she didn't show up
for her appointment.

-The husband's
on the way?

-Yeah, he says
he's 45 minutes out

but he said that
a long time ago.

I don't know what's
taking so long.

-you can't
just enter?

-No, I need permission
from the homeowner.

-doesn't change anything
that she's pregnant?

-No, the grandparents
could have taken her

and the kids
somewhere.

Her phone
could be dead.

If I saw her lying on the
ground it'd be different,

but I just can't violate
the homeowner's rights.

Okay.

that's him.

That's chris,
that's chris's truck.

-hey.

-How are you?

-is this the only
car she would drive?

-Yup.

yeah, car
seats are here.

you mind if I
come in, chris?

-Sure.

-can we take a
look upstairs?

I just want
to make sure

she isn't passed
out somewhere.

Yeah.

I found
her phone.

-Her phone's here?

Yeah.

Her phone's here.

-It was under that
pillow there, I think.

She doesn't go anywhere
without her phone.

Do you know
her passcode?

It used to be 2386 but
now it's six digits?

The baby's
due date.

Yup.

Um, could she have
gone to the pool?

To the pool?

-There's a little rec
centre down there.

Do you want me
to go check, or..?

-Are you going through
any marital issues?

We're separated.

She didn't
tell me that.

-Have you
filed yet?

No, we're still
figuring out

what we're doing
with the house.

-How's that going
so far? Civil?

Yeah,
well.. Civil.

-What's that?

Found her
wedding ring.

Told you she
wanted to leave me.

-alright, well,
maybe we should

just head next
door then.

What for?

any motion
event that'll happen

on this street..
I got it.

5:17.. This
is him.

Yeah, I'm just
loading up my stuff.

I got coolers and
tools for my toolbox,

computer.. You know,
lunch box, book bag.

Stuff.

Yeah, usually I'll park
around the side here but

there's so much stuff to
load up it's just easier

to pull up, you know,
just back up, so..

-any sign of shan'ann
leaving the house?

-No.

Is there anything you
want to do with this, or..?

- Well, detective
baumhover just showed up

so he'll probably
want to talk to you

and check and see
if there's been any

suspicious bank
activity, or...

Yeah.

Alright, well,
hey, thanks.

Yeah, no
worries.

I have no inclination
about where they're at

and I've exhausted,
like, every friend that

I know of, and, like,
every friend I have

has called friends
that shan'ann has

that maybe I
don't know about.

And she's, like..
Well, vanished.

She's just..
She just...

Like, I came
home last night

and it was like
a ghost town.

Like, nobody
was home.

She wasn't home.

The kids
weren't home.

Like, I have no
idea where they went.

And it's
just like..

It doesn't even
feel real right now.

You know, this just..
It feels like, you know,

a nightmare that I
can't wake up from.

like, I don't even..
I don't know..

If you have
any more, like..

-Your wife shan'ann
is 15 weeks pregnant.

I know this may be
a tough question but

did you guys get
into an argument

before she left
or anything?

-It wasn't like
an argument.

We had an emotional
conversation.

it's not my-

-stop lying!

Where were you
on Monday?

There was a
leak at the site.

-Where are
you now?

Cece's bed.

-Where are
the sheets?

I had to put
them in the wash.

They were
stinky, so...

I gotta go.

hey, chris.

Um.. I brought graham
in here with me because

we wanted to talk to you
about your test results.

Chris, I'm gonna go ahead
and sit next to you.

Do you mind
scooting down?

I'm a little
claustrophobic.

- Yeah.

so it was completely
clear in the testing

that you were
not being honest,

but you already
know that.

I did not lie.

I, like, I don't know
anything other than

what I already told
you, so, like-

it's not even an option
because you failed

the polygraph, so I know
you're being deceptive.

And it's normal.
People make mistakes.

And initially
you're gonna go

"I don't know what
you're talking about.

I didn't do
anything".

It's like if you
say to your kids

"did you write
on the wall?"

and they go "no" and
you're like, "well,

I can see that you have
marker on your hands"

and they're like
"okay".

Eventually you're
going to tell the truth.

And this
is your

"eventually tell
the truth" moment.

So.. What happened?

I don't know.

I don't know
where they're at.

Like, I want
them to come home.

But you know they're
not coming home.

I don't know that.

You know
they're not.

I hope they
do come home.

Chris, chris,

but you're lying about
something else here today,

and we need to
talk about that.

I cheated on her.

I cheated on her and
I'm not proud of that.

I, like.. She accused
me of it, I denied it.

Like, look...
She was pregnant.

I feel horrible
about that

but I did
not hurt her.

I cheated on her, I
hurt her emotionally

and I feel
terrible but, like..

I fell in love
with someone else.

That is god's
honest truth.

Chris, in the interview
today you weren't asked

anything about
infidelity, so..

Why do you think
you failed the test?

In the back of my head I,
like, I was holding back.

I knew I was
holding back.

That's why
I failed.

It's okay, chris.

We knew when we
first had you in.

We knew all
about nikki.

She called, told
us everything.

That's why we didn't
ask you in the test..

Because we already
knew the answer.

mr. Watts?

I'm tammy.

I'm the
polygrapher.

I just wanted
to check on you

and see if you
needed anything.

No.. How's
he holding up?

Surprisingly well,
given the circumstances.

Good.

I know he just wants
to get back out there

- we both do - to find
shan'ann and the girls.

I'll bet.

I just can't believe that
she'd do this to us,

you know?

You think she got
mad and ran off?

you don't
know shan'ann.

Well, she seems
nice enough.

Well, everyone
"seems" nice.

-You know
what, chris?

You have been
in here for hours

and you have
not shed one tear

over your girls,
not one.

-I don't know what
you want me to say?

Like, I'm not-
don't look into that.

It's not like I
don't love my kids!

-Just explain
that to me, okay,

because if I
lose my kid

in the supermarket for
a minute I am panicking.

I'm, like, I'm
also panicked!

-Okay, and you're
telling me that

you're having these
emotional conversations

with your wife and you
haven't cried once..

Not once for your baby
girls who are missing.

I need to find them,
like, those girls are my life!

-Then help us find
your baby girls.

Look at
them, chris.

-Chris, did shan'ann
do something to them?

No.. What?

-Did shan'ann
do something,

maybe it was
an accident?

Something happened in the
house and maybe you felt-

did she do
something to them

and then you did
something to her?

No.. No.

-Did you have to cover
something up for shan'ann?

-No.

-Chris, people
make mistakes

and it's what they do
after those mistakes

that makes them
who they are.

So what I think
is that maybe

shan'ann did
something,

and I think you're the
kind of guy who would

feel like they had to
cover it up for her.

I did not
kill my kids.

-Tell us.

Tell us what
happened, chris.

Can I just talk to
my dad or something?

-Of course.

He flew all the way
across the country,

can I just
talk to him?

-Absolutely. Sure.

Chris, your dad is not
going to stop loving you

no matter what
you tell him.

You're his son.

hello, son.

So.. Want to tell
me what's going on?

I went downstairs
and I heard..

She freaked out
and I go upstairs

and she's choking..
And they were blue..

I freaked out..

And I did the
same thing to her..

we know you drove
out to the work site

early that morning..
So we figure

shan'ann and the
girls are out there?

I don't want to leave
'em there another minute.

When was
this taken?

It's today.

Where is
shan'ann, chris?

cece was just sprawled
out and that's when I saw

shan on the baby
monitor on top of bella..

And I ran in there.

-She was on top of
her strangling her?

Yeah!

When I got in there,
bella's just not moving..

So I pulled shan'ann
off and I just..

I lost it.

-After you argued, did
you have any inkling that

shan'ann would do
something like this?

No.

No.. We loved
those girls.

Her family members told
me that shan was unstable

but I didn't think
she was capable of

anything like this.

-Okay, so then
what happened?

I loaded the
bodies into the truck..

And, drove
to the work site.

I buried shan'ann.

-And where
are the girls?

I wasn't thinking.

I took them out,

I put each one of
them into a tank.

-In the tanks?
What's in them?

-A mixture of
oil and water.

Remember when you
first sat down here

I told you I would get to
the truth, it's my job?

This is the truth.

-I think we're close but
we're not quite there.

I didn't hurt
those girls.

-They found
the bodies.

But what happens
when it comes back

and the evidence
is against you?

It won't.

-You're sure?

I'm 100% sure.

But chris, shan'ann
seemed like a good mom.

I'm a pretty
good dad.

When you saw her
choking your babies,

did you ever think
to call an ambulance?

You can imagine
we're pretty cynical

about these
things, right?

It really does look
like you wanted to have

a new life and the only
way to get it was to

kill the kids before
shan'ann got home.

If I come into a room and
my kid's been decapitated

I still call
the ambulance.

It just doesn't..

It doesn't
make any sense.

It doesn't
add up.

So you're either

a monster who says

I want this hot
girlfriend so I'll just

kill everybody and
hope it turns out..

Or something else.

I'm not
a monster.

mr. Watts,
stand up.

-what are you
thinking now, chris?

Can you face
the wall here?

-That I let
everyone down.

Arms straight
out to the side.

-My friends, my
family.. Everyone.

Face me, please.

Arms out.

The emerging details in
the disappearance of the

pregnant colorado mother
and her two little girls,

investigators now believe
they have found the

bodies of shan'ann
and her children.

To the
outside world,

the watts family
seemed perfect.

On social media shan'ann
watts appeared to have

the ideal life,
showing photos

of family vacations
and business trips.

My husband,

I am so grateful
for you, chris.

I love you and I
can't wait to see

what the future
holds for us.

-Just after pleading
for their return,

her husband chris
watts appeared in court

reportedly confessing
to killing her

and disposing of the
bodies of all three.

Friends say that chris
always played the part of

loving husband
and devoted father.

It's hard to make
sense of this all,

and I think the question
on everyone's mind is why.

bet you weren't
expecting to see us.

You look
different.

Well, they
just made me..

Shave it all
off these days.

Looks good.

Thanks.

So how
you doing?

Pretty good. What
about you guys?

Yeah.

So let's just,
put some fears aside.

I mean, the last time we
talked was a different

situation but now
your case is closed,

we're not interested in
getting any more charges.

Tammy and I have been
talking and, um, everyone

that we've spoken to
says the same thing.

They say, "we
didn't see it coming".

Every single one,

and so
we thought you might have

some things you want
to get off your chest..

Some things you might
want to talk about.

You want the truth.

Well, it may bring
peace of mind

to you and
everyone involved.

Shan'ann's family especially.

I loved shan'ann.

Nikki was
like a drug.

She just.. She
made me feel like

I couldn't do
anything wrong..

Like I mattered, like I
was important, you know?

She.. Asked
my opinion.

The whole time shan'ann
was in north carolina

I was with nikki.
The whole time

I never slept a
single night at home.

It's like I
had blinders on.

So

what happened that morning?

shan..

Shan!

We need to talk.

-What?

It's the middle of
the night, babe.

Shan, we need
to talk now.

Now..

Shan... Now.

What are
you doing?

-That didn't
feel right.

What?

Sex with your wife
didn't feel right?

What are you
talking about?

It felt like
a test, shan.

You're crazy!

Get off me, this is
gonna hurt the baby.

Get off of me.

Get off!
Get off!

Get off of me!

say it..
Say it!

Say it!

Say it.

There's
someone else.

what's her name?

Nikki.

You know,
I knew it.

I knew.

Last night with the
credit card charges,

that was you
guys, right?

You're disgusting!

I'm sorry, shan.

I don't know
what got into me.

When did
this start?

When you went to
north carolina.

You're pathetic.

Well..

You're a pathetic man.

Well, shan, I don't
know what I want.

Well, I do. I
want a divorce.

Does that make
you happy?

Does that make it
easier for you?

Can we be civil?

There's nothing
civilized about

cheating on your
wife, you ass....!

Who do you think
you are? Seriously?

No! You don't get
to do this to me!

You don't get to do
this to our girls,

to our son.. No.

No! You make
our lives hell,

I'm gonna make your
life so much worse.

Shan, don't
say that.

All our friends
are gonna know.

Shh. Shut up.

I'm gonna tell everybody
exactly who you are

and what
you did.

I'm gonna tell
your parents..

You're gonna
have no friends!

Between spousal support
and child support,

you're not gonna have two
pennies to rub together!

And if you think I'm
gonna let our daughters

hang out with
that whore..

You're crazy!

No way!

Shan..

This is my house now.
I want you out of here, go.

No.. Shh.

I want you
to leave,

I want you to
leave. Go!

-No.

Get out! Get out!
I want you out!

Shan!

Shut up!

Shhh.. Shhh.

I was just angry.

I'd been mad since
July and it

must have had
something to do with it.

I just.. Felt like this
fuse had been burning

and it just
burned to its end.

I couldn't let go.

I wanted to, I tried
to.. I couldn't.

Like somebody had their
arms around me, I just,

I couldn't..

I woke up
that morning,

it's like the seed
was just planted in me

and that was what was
gonna happen that day.

I didn't have any
control over it.

I saw my whole
life just disappear

in front of my eyes and
I still couldn't let go.

And then she
was gone.

Where
were the girls?

no, no, no,
it's okay.

Everything's
gonna be okay.

Mommy

shh shh.

The girls, you mentioned
that cece was first.

Did you
use a blanket

to cover her
face, or..?

There was a blanket,
then my hand.

Where
was bella?

-She was in
the truck,

she didn't know
what was going on.

She was just sitting
there right next to us.

-So after cece
was gone, you...

I took
her and I..

I put her in a tank

and I went back to the truck

and bella asked me,

"is the same thing that

happened to cece
going to happen to me?"

I told her yes.

Just like
a horrible person,

I just...

I put the blanket
over her head..

And I did the
same thing to her.

She kept saying
"daddy, no!"

"daddy, no", those were
the last words she said.

I keep hearing her
say that every day.

Every day.

I loved
those girls.

They were my life.

I'd do anything
to take that back.

But I can't.
I just can't.

No,
you can't.

well, we got
the truth.

Something's still eating
at you, what is it?

-No defensive wounds.

Shan'ann
didn't struggle.

She didn't fight him.
The entire time

she thought he
was gonna let go.

Right up til
the very end.

Maybe
we do only see

what we want
to, but..

If that's
the case

then we never
really know anyone.

And that's
terrifying.