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The Media Coverage Of The Watts' Family Case

The Media Coverage Of The Watts' Family Case

Denver Post reporter Elise Schmelzer reflects on how the media latched on to the Watts' family case. In August 2018, Chris Watts killed his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, at the family's home in Frederick, Colorado. Chris pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison for the murders.

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Season 3 - Episode 1

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How Colorado Investigators Used Themes to Encourage a Confession from Chris Watts
3:42

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How Colorado Investigators Used Ronnie Watts to Solicit a Confession from Chris Watts
3:26

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What Was Chris Watts Motive For Killing His Entire Family? Experts from ‘Criminal Confessions’ Weigh In
5:26

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Chris Watts ‘Criminal Confessions’ First Look
17:35

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Shanann Watts And Her Children Have Been 'Erased Out Of Their Own Murder,' Says Criminal Behavioral Analyst
1:16

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Chris Watts' Neighbor's Home Surveillance Camera Helped to Establish a Timeline of His Wife and Childrens' Disappearance
1:28

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Investigators Open Up About Chris Watts' Case
1:25

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Interviewing Chris Watts About His Wife's Possible Sighting
1:57

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What Did Chris Watts' Neighbor Think When Shanann And The Girls Went Missing?
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The Media Coverage Of The Watts' Family Case