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True Crime Vault: The Devil In Disguise

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Addie
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Amy Robach
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Cassie Rosenberg
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Chris Watts
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Chris Watts的母亲
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Clayton Sandell
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John Quinones
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Michael Rourke
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Nicole Atkinson
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Nicole Kessinger
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Shanann Watts
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Shanann Watts的朋友
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Shanann Watts的母亲
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Shanann Watts的父母
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Thomas Hoppo
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主持著名true crime播客《Crime Junkie》的播音员和创始人。
警官
警官Scott Coonrod
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播音员:本集讲述了Shanann Watts及其两个女儿失踪和遇害的案件,以及其丈夫Chris Watts的犯罪过程和审判结果。事件引起了全国关注,Chris Watts在电视上公开恳求妻子和女儿回来,但最终被揭露为凶手。 John Quinones:该案件震惊全国,Shanann Watts和她的两个女儿失踪,丈夫Chris Watts在电视上公开寻求帮助,但最终被发现是凶手。节目将探讨导致他们童话般婚姻走向悲剧结局的原因。 Amy Robach:本节目将深入探讨Shanann Watts的故事,包括她父母和朋友对她的婚姻和最后日子的描述,以及他们提出的问题:你真的了解你爱的人吗? Shanann Watts的父母:他们从Shanann Watts的社交媒体上看到,她似乎拥有完美的生活,并且他们相信她很快乐,对Chris Watts的所作所为感到震惊和悲痛。 Shanann Watts的朋友:他们描述了Shanann Watts积极阳光的性格和优秀的为人父母的能力,以及他们对Chris Watts转变的困惑和担忧,以及对Shanann Watts婚姻破裂的担忧。 Nicole Atkinson:作为Shanann Watts的密友,她描述了发现Shanann Watts失踪时的场景,以及她对Chris Watts行为的怀疑。 Cassie Rosenberg:她讲述了Chris Watts向她求助时的情景,以及她对Chris Watts行为的判断。 警官Scott Coonrod:他描述了搜查Watts家以及与Chris Watts的互动,以及发现的一些可疑迹象。 Chris Watts:他最初在媒体面前表现得非常平静和悲伤,但在审讯中,他承认了婚外情,并最终承认杀害了他的妻子和女儿,并详细描述了作案过程和处理尸体的过程。他试图将责任推卸给妻子。 Thomas Hoppo:他描述了采访Chris Watts的经历,以及他注意到Chris Watts的一些可疑行为,例如言语重复和肢体语言。 Clayton Sandell:他报道了该案件,并提供了案件的一些背景信息。 Nicole Kessinger:Chris Watts的情妇,她讲述了她与Chris Watts的关系,以及她得知Chris Watts的妻子失踪和怀孕后的反应。 Michael Rourke:检察官,他陈述了法医鉴定结果,以及对Chris Watts犯罪动机的分析。 Shanann Watts的母亲:她在法庭上表达了对女儿和外孙女的思念和愤怒,以及对Chris Watts的谴责。 Chris Watts的母亲:她在法庭上表达了她对儿子的爱和宽恕。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why did Chris Watts' marriage start to unravel?

Chris became emotionally distant and expressed unhappiness about the third baby.

What was Shanann Watts' reaction to her husband's emotional distance?

She was confused and tried to understand what was wrong with him.

Who did Shanann suspect Chris was having an affair with?

Nicole Kessinger, a co-worker from his office.

What did Chris Watts claim happened to his daughters?

He claimed Shanann attacked them and he killed her in a fit of rage.

How did the authorities initially respond to Chris Watts' confession?

They found his story implausible and pressed him further.

What was the motive behind Chris Watts' actions according to the authorities?

Newfound love and financial troubles.

What was the outcome of Chris Watts' trial?

He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

How did Shanann Watts' family react to the verdict?

They expressed forgiveness but were deeply hurt.

What did Shanann Watts want to be remembered for?

She wanted to leave her mark on the earth as an amazing person.

How did Shanann Watts' parents cope with the tragedy?

They held onto faith and cherished memories of their daughter and granddaughters.

Chapters
The chapter explores the initial disappearance of Shanann Watts and her two daughters, the public plea by her husband Chris, and the subsequent discovery of their bodies. It delves into the marriage of Shanann and Chris, their social media presence, and the early signs of trouble in their relationship.
  • Shanann Watts and her daughters were found murdered at an oil site where Chris worked.
  • Shanann was a social media influencer, sharing her life extensively online.
  • Chris Watts appeared to be a loving husband and father, but their marriage showed signs of strain.

Shownotes Transcript

It was a case that made national headlines. Shanann Watts and her two daughters, missing. Her husband Chris on television, pleading for their return. Then their bodies found at the oil site where he worked. What secret had Chris Watts been keeping? 

Originally aired: 12/07/2018

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