Frank and Sandy Rzucek spoke to "20/20" in an exclusive interview. At the time of the killings, Chris Watts was having an affair another woman, 30-year-old Nichol Kessinger. But the next morning, Shanann Watts, whom Atkinson said always texted her like clockwork each morning, hadnt reached out. Frank Rzucek the father of Shanann Watts, left, and her brother Frankie Rzucek weep as they sit in the . God bless the Rzucek family. "I don't want to draw more attention to the viral material that has been posted online," he said, "but I will say that our family, including Shanann and her children, our grandchildren, have been ridiculed, demeaned, slandered, mocked in the most vicious ways you can imagine. It says if someone brings in $50,000 a month in sales they would be paid $2,000 a month. We love you all., RELATED VIDEO: Murder Suspect Dad Chris Watts Appears in Court. And then right out of the gate you have my attention and I have to force myself to take breaks. On Aug. 15, Chris Watts then went to the police station to take a polygraph test, which he failed. Thats what they are selling a better you name it. Shanann's family admitted that they had adored Chris, Shanann's partner, from the first moment they met him. I imagine she HAD to go on that LeVel rah-rah trip to AZ if you look at the LeVel terms (you can find them online), simply canceling an autoship can result in LeVel canceling a distributor. 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. I read both woman were alittle nasty way back then. Chris Watts Alleged Lover Is Cooperating with Murder Investigation, Source Says. How can you thrive when youre broke. 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. I say this after considering the rest of the Wattss behavior regarding Shanann and the Rzuceks after the sentencing. When he first confessed, Chris said that his wife Shanann killed his two daughters, Bella and Celeste. I dont think theres any way in heck that ShanAnn had 50 different people signed up under her. He was sentenced in November to five life sentences, three to be served consecutively, without parole. We have been subject to threats on our lives all because we are victims in painful tragedy," he said. Is there any reason to think that all those people were necessarily ShanAnns downline? The prison confession revealed more details in the killings. Frankie Rzucek Interviewmusic used in this video is from VivaVideo audio library; music by Jason Shaw@ audionautix.com. Chris Watts was sentenced in November to life without parole. After all the debts are paid off, sale of house. They had a right to live, and they had beautiful lives," says Shan'ann's mother, Sandy Rzucek. Want Dr. Phil to Investigate a Situation or Possible Scam? A makeshift memorial to Shanann, Bella and Celeste Watts in August, when their bodies were found. "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. ShanAnn lost quite a bit of weight using it, too, and just look at Chris! He said he went into a rage and strangled Ms. Watts before disposing of all three bodies at the oil site. Dont forget Ralph, thrive Cured all of shananns illnesses. Chris Watt the patriarch of the Watts Family in Fredrick, Colorado, murdered his wife Shanann Watts (34) who was 15 weeks pregnant and their two daughters Bella (4) and Celeste (3). I couldn't ask God for more. Chris Watts then admitted on video to his father that hed strangled his wife in a rage because he claimed she had killed their children. . Phil. I knew. Christopher Watts, the Colorado man who is serving a life sentence for killing his pregnant wife and two daughters, confessed in a prison interview that his daughters were still alive when he put his dead wifes body in his truck and drove his family to the oil field where all three bodies were found, according to an investigative report and audio recording of the interview released on Thursday. American Murder provides insight into Shanann & Chris's marriage, as well as their struggles with communication & parenting. It is cruel, it is heartless, he added, urging the public to let them mourn in peace. I recently listened to his awkward police interview, where he states that his "whole family" is dead, forgetting that he has living parents. The couple is based in North Carolina. The Rzucek's are going to have to learn the hard way. Watts said his daughter, Bella, entered the room as he was attempting to move Shanann's body. Sandy said the following night, she felt the presence of her daughter, who at the time was still considered a missing person. He did everything he could for her to make her happy. Could Her Husband Inherit Her Estate? He is a monster, Frank Rzucek said. From best friends and family to people from all over THE WORLD., Its truly an honor and a blessing to be a part of this family, he continued. Shanann Watts' family agreed to those terms, according to the district attorney's office. Its unfortunate that the Rzuceks havent learned anything about their daughters death. Shan'ann was born January 10, 1984 in New Jersey to Frank Rzucek and Sandra Onorati Rzucek. Shanann Watts (right) and her daughters. Yes fear could be part of their marriage for her. Rzucek, who has posted regularly about the case on social media, previously . Chris Watts pleaded guilty to all charges against him, and in exchange, prosecutors did not pursue the death penalty. Phil. Ms. Wattss parents, Sandra and Frank Rzucek, and her brother, Frankie Rzucek, are scheduled to appear on the show Monday. 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. True, but where did she go in the last 2 days of her life? Following the tragic death, Sandra spoke at the hearing, saying she didn't understand what gave Chris the authority to murder his daughter and grandchildren. Chris poses with his wife Shanann and their children Bella (standing) and Celeste. Her parents? That's when she first thought something might be wrong, Atkinson said. He confessed to burying his wife's body and ditching his children's bodies in oil tanks. And, I am sorry,'" Sandy Rzucek said. 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. Watts said that he was intimate with his wife, Shanann, shortly after she returned from a business trip. Shanann's Parents are Frank and Sandra Rzucek. Targeted Because 0f Your Race or Religion? That one weird trick! . "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 . I am not sure how aware they are of the scamminess of it-surely they have at least a vague understanding of it, but I dont think them continuing in this vein is evidence of anything particularly willfully sinister, or that what they said on Dr. Phil isnt true. This might be just my own thinking but these people dont look particularly healthier than anyone else. The Netflix four-part miniseries When They See Us, a dramatization of the story of the Central Park Fivethe black and Hispanic teenagers convicted in the 1989 rape of a white jogger in New York and later exonerated by a confession and DNA evidencehas revived intense interest in the 30-year-old case, which taps into the current political mood with its heightened sensitivity to racial issues. 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. WATCH: Father Of Murder Victim Shan'ann Watts Reveals What He'd Say To Son-In-Law, Chris, If Given The Chance It states: Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed. We see in the documentary how Shananns parents play a pivotal role in how things proceed during Chris trial. FREDERICK, Colo. (CBS4) For the first time since learning new details about the Watts family murder, Shanann Watts' parents opened up about the night they lost their daughter and two young granddaughters. Theres no money to be had so the creditors have no choice but to wipe the debts. . First published on March 11, 2019 / 2:11 PM. Kessinger told police she and Chris Watts met through work in June and started dating the next month. (credit: CBS) The Rzuceks based their interview. She claims that the morning her daughter and grandchildren were killed - before anyone knew they were missing - she woke up family members in her home to tell them that she felt something was wrong with Shan'ann. When the possibility that Ms. Watts might have killed the girls was mentioned, he said, he just went with it.. Families of those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012 have for years been the target of conspiracy theorists, online harassers and those pushing unfounded claims about the tragedy. Bella was born December 17, 2013 in Colorado. -up, on the left-hand side you'll see baseline. Soon after, the bodies of Shanann, Bella, and Celeste "CeCe" were located at an oil site. Its an [indescribable] feeling when people all over the globe reach out just to send their condolences or be a listening ear., Rzucek did not mention 33-year-old Chris Watts, Shananns husband, who is accused of murdering his entire family. Shanann's Parents are Frank and Sandra Rzucek. Sandra appeared in the hearing and said that she did not understand what gave Chris any right to take the life of his daughter and granddaughters. Double this time. As police continued to question him, he asked to speak with his father, Ronnie Watts, in the interrogation room, which they allowed. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. The most heartbreaking or noteworthy moments of the interview for me were: Learning the Watts have not been in contact with the Rzuceks since the sentencing, aside from Ronnie texting them a few times to ask if they could send over Chriss belongings. Both Doctors. Wasnt the Saratoga Trail house supposed to go on auction this month? Actually because the Rzuceks went after the house, not sure why the Watts didnt. Atkinson said she spoke with Meacham again, who suggested Watts was probably at her OB/GYN appointment. "Your life is between you and God and I pray that he has mercy for you.". She was an amazing daughter. Get on with your lives. The late mom of two and Le-Vel employee was the daughter of Sandra Onorati Rzucek and Frank Rzucek. Then when Atkinson reached out to her with concern, it was like something in me just dropped, Meacham said. In fact some appear overweight. Ive never felt so loved in all my life, we cant thank you all enough. 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. Is Chris Watts alive? There, he told her he wanted a divorce and admitted to an affair. No experience means no knowledge. Shanann'sparents revealed that they loved Chris right from the first time they met him. See details here. She said Watts told her he had two daughters but was going through a divorce. Netflixs synopsis for American Murder: The Family Next Door lays out the plot of this chilling true-crime documentary movie perfectly. I"m sure they inherited Shan'ann's downline and will have to continue to purchase the product in order to stay "active." . Im guessing she couldnt dominate Leonard King he made her feel out of control. In the interview, released last week, Watts admits to having an affair with a coworker and shares disturbing new details about the murders of his wife and daughters. I only found out about it a few days ago. Because Shanann really had no true friends to tell her, relax, calm down. She wasn't herself. He said he came up with the idea to blame Ms. Watts for the girls deaths during his interrogation by the police. 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. He didn't get up to go to the bathroom. "I didn't know what else to do. 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. Rzucek, who has posted regularly about the case on social media, previously lashed out at Chris calling him a heartless psychopath and saying that he stole my whole world.. I looked at the group image above you linked from FB. ", "Every time we turn around there's someone trying to capitalize on our tragedy by spreading false rumors and outright lies about Shanann and our grandchildren. So much for Cindys we are united in our grief spiel during the sentencing hearing. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. Sandy, her husband, Frank Rzucek Sr., and their son, Frankie, speak with Dr. Phil in an exclusive interview airing Monday. Please enter valid email address to continue. At first, the Rzuceks said they "loved him." She wasn't herself. Shanann Watts and her younger brother, Frankie Rzucek, were raised in Aberdeen, N.C. Chris Watts is also from North Carolina, and he married Shanann Watts in the state back in 2010. It does seem to me Shannon that Shanann did a lot of fleeing. Frankie said she just left home at age 18 thats supposed to be when you leave but many kids are not prepared to leave at 18 but he seemed to think she just moved out and away and never wanted to look back. Sandy remarks they have not once asked for any of the girls belongings or memorabilia. "Prison is too good for you," said Frank Rzucek Sr., . Oh yes she would have gone back to thriving after birth, except Covered in Patches. Michael Rourke. When the young pair met on Facebook, Shanann was battling Lupus, and Chris helped her through it all. Watch the family killer give himself away in the video above. She was born Shanann Cathryn Rzucek on January 10, 1984, in New Jersey, United States. He claimed that he had seen his wife strangling Celeste via the baby monitor and that Bella was lying on her bed and appeared blue. ", Rzucek alleges that the attacks includes threats, fake Facebook accounts and a "constant stream of ugly, evil insults. He was sentenced in November to life in prison without parole. Im sure they inherited Shananns downline and will have to continue to purchase the product in order to stay active. They might even have to attend the leadership conferences and could be used for testimonials. Rzucek talked to Dr. Phil. "There's a lot of ugly out there," he said. Once kids come in the picture, the dynamics change. 1. The Rzucek's have acted with nothing but dignity and respect. In an exclusive interview with Dr. Phil, Frank and Sandy Rzucek said their son-in-law's actions have traumatized more than just their family. Just Frankie's last name was rzucek. Fear of being left alone, no house, no money, all alone with the kids. "I just felt anger. A photograph of Shanann Watts and her daughters, Bella, 4, left, and Celeste, 3, is shown at a makeshift memorial in Frederick, Colo., Aug. 16, 2018. Authorities believe the latest interview with Christopher Watts amounts to his first full confession. Rzucek went on to address his sister directly. 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. The revelation that the Watts girls died after a prolonged episode that ended at the oil site, rather than at home, was the latest turn in an evolving account from Mr. Watts, who went on television soon after his wife and children vanished and said he did not know where they were. He was so in love with her, Sandra explained. Family Member, Friend or Colleague of a Guest? Idea to blame Ms. Watts before disposing of all three bodies at group... 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