But the mother died before the child, whom she'd named Nico Lee, could be born, allegedly strangled by her husband, 33-year-old Chris Watts. He's also accused of killing their daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste, as well.
An obituary for Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant at the time of her death, and her daughters remembers her as a "true gift from God."
"We were so blessed to have such a joyful and wonderful daughter whose beauty was that of a doll," the obituary read.
When Shanann learned she was pregnant with Bella, she "was so excited to have her first baby girl."
Amid a battle with lupus, Shanann became pregnant again with another girl shortly after Bella's birth. "She was determined to stay healthy and with her love for her Celeste, every moment with her was a blessing," the obituary stated.
When she learned she was pregnant again earlier this year, this time with a boy, Shanann was thrilled.
"She knew he would be loved by his sisters and family," according to the obituary.
According to an arrest affidavit, Chris Watts was having an affair with a co-worker, which he initially denied in interviews with police. The affidavit does not say how police learned Watts was being unfaithful.
He has claimed Shanann killed the girls before strangling her in a rage after he'd asked her for a separation.
Watts now faces nine charges, including several counts of first-degree murder.
Watts' next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 19. He has not yet entered a plea.
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Ihe ikpu na a cause...chai.
ReplyDeleteSo because of side hen this mumu murdered his family? Now the side piece will continue plying her trade while this mumu will probably be sent to the gallows.
Ndi ala
Four lives wasted by a wicked being all because of toto. May he rot in jail.
ReplyDeleteThe heart of man is desperately wicked.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteHe wanted out of the marriage but still slept with her 15 weeks ago. Or perhaps he didn't want the child.
When a man is tired and just wants out ,let him be.
Reminds me of the case of Scott Patterson who also killed his pregnant Wife. He was having an affair and wanted to leave the marriage.
God save us from devil's in the guise of spouse.
This is really painful and not ordinary, how can a take the life of his family, such a pity.
ReplyDeleteThe heart of man is desperately wicked.
ReplyDeleteAny cheating man is a potential murderer. If he doesn’t connive with the side chick to kill his wife, she will convince him to kill the children.
ReplyDeleteStupid he goat, not even pity on his offspring, wasted 4 lives for nothing, may hell be his portion
ReplyDeleteMay he rot in jail.
ReplyDeleteA guy has come out today saying they were in a relationship since last June o. Ended in April.
ReplyDeleteSo he was cheating on his wife with a guy last year. We don't know yet if the person he is currently having an affair with is female or male.
Sick people everywhere
ReplyDeleteWhen a man gives u sign of unhappiness (serious spiritual problems like cheating, lack of interest in the relatiinship, abusive behaviours, coldness) RUN FAR FROM HIM & DONT BE ASHAMED OF MAKING KNOWN THERE IS PROBLEM BETWEEN U & HIM. Before u meet untimely death due to a man's wickedness & callousness.
ReplyDeleteMany women today r "married" but single & dont even know it or can see it clearly.
What an untimely waste of four innocent lives at the hands of a man, meant to be a husband and father. Why couldn't he just get a divorce and go on with his life? That's the reason for a divorce clause in every marriage contract. Abegi, if the kitchen is too hot, get out. Yet, leave others lives intact. Why take what you cannot give back? Kai, see sweet and innocent kids oh and their beautiful, young mother, just go like that bcos of a mad man. NMTA
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