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Conviction August 13, 2018 Multiple Homicide

Shanann Watts & Family

Status Conviction
Type Multiple Homicide
Date August 13, 2018
Location Frederick, Colorado
Victim Age 34
Gender Female

Shanann Watts and her two young daughters Bella and Celeste were murdered by her husband Chris Watts in Frederick, Colorado. He also killed their unborn son. Chris Watts confessed and pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty, receiving five consecutive life sentences.

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