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Husband Allegedly Admits to Killing Pregnant Wife + Kids
Shannon Watts, who was 15 weeks pregnant and her two kids were reported missing on Monday, August 13. Her husband, Chris Watts, has been arrested for allegedly admitting he killed them.
According to 9News, a man stating he was Shannon's brother shared a post on Facebook accusing Chris Watts of murdering his sister. Another source told 9News that Chris Watts admitted to family members he killed his wife and two kids.
Watts is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court today (Aug. 16). He is being charged with the following:
- Murder in the first degree
- Murder in the first degree
- Murder in the first degree
- Tampering with physical evidence
- Tampering with physical evidence
- Tampering with physical evidence
[9News]
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