Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, were dumped in two separate oil tanks after they were suffocated by their father Chris Watts back in August 'The hardest thing was flying them here, because they were. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. John P. Watts first became interested in funeral service during his middle school years growing up in a small town in Upstate New York. Abu B. Rafique was raised in the Northern Virginia area and initially pursued a career as an author after graduating from high school. Shanann. ', His wife Sandy then added: 'Never got to hug them. He loaded Bella and Celeste onto the trucks rear bench seat -- their mothers body at their feet. After testing several career paths, Tomgraduated from John Tyler Community College with a degreein Funeral Service. Johnson, who said he went to high school with Shanann but did not know her, has noticed that the deaths have resonated with children shopping at his store. Shananns father, Frank Rzucek, confirmed that there would be an open casket, and he thanked everyone for their support during this difficult time. Shanann Watts, 34, was found in a shallow grave and daughters Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, were found in an oil tank days after they were reported missing. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in memory honoring Shanann to: The Lupus Foundation of America at 2121 K Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037-1830, Frederick Colorado Police Dept.- Missing Persons Division at PO Box 435 Frederick, CO 80530, St.Judes Childrens Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Watts who had been having an affair with his co-worker Nichol Kessinger revealed in bombshell prison letters how he killed his whole family in August 2018. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. This is a carousel with slides. Watts was formally charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder, one count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy, and three counts of tampering with a deceased human body. I apologize sincerely for my error. . By MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. Learn more about merges. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. There is a problem with your email/password. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He felt like Shananns family could start to have closure.. A stunning drone video captures the aftermath of the deaths of Bella and CeCe Watts. Chris Watts is serving five life terms, including three to be served consecutively, plus 85 years for the murders and coverup, to which he pleaded guilty and for which he was sentenced in November. 'I grabbed her right arm near the wrist area and moved her towards the manway. Jason Lucas Penland. Funeral services held in North Carolina for Frederick mother Shanann Watts, daughters. Those gathered for a funeral at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church were visibly upset as the coffins were loaded into the back of the hearse. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bill grew up in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Watts told the investigators that, every time he closes his eyes, he hears Bellas voice pleading, Daddy, no! He said he also looks outside of the prison each day and wonders what he would be doing with his children if they were alive, the report says. Shannans cause of death was strangulation while an autopsy found crude oil in Bella and Celestes throats, stomach and lungs. Bella was born December 17, 2013, in Colorado. Netflix The grandparents of murdered sisters Celeste and Bella Watts opened up about their heartbreak at learning they would not get to see the girls before their were buried during an interview with Dr Phil. The summer of 2018 should have been a joyous one for the Watts family. Watts said he later got rid of his clothes and the Yankees blanket in a construction dumpster in the Watts neighborhood. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The Sad Emotional Piano is barely audible. Shanann, who had lupus, was 15 weeks pregnant at the time with a son she planned to name Nico. Bella had fought against Nichol. He graduated high school from New Kent and was a skilled carpenter . Once Celeste was dead, he carried her from the truck and over to one of the oil tanks, where he opened the hatch and dropped her inside, feet first, the report says. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. We must hold him accountable for his crimes, and we must ensure that no other family goes through what the Watts family did. When parents noticed the names of the Watts' children, Cece, Bella, and Nico, as schoolchildren in one of the Cocomelon songs, they began to wonder if Cocomelon is actually based on the Watts family. She was our pride and joy, a true gift from God. The Sad Emotional Piano is barely audible. In the wake of such a tragedy, many people wondered if Shananns funeral would include an open casket. Sorry! The killer dad smothered his two young daughters twice after they woke to see their dead mum's blood-filled eyes. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Chris Watts was fired from Anadarko Petroleum days before his body was discovered. John Forbes kisses a casket of one of the young Watts girls outside Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on Sept. 1, 2018 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The process of removing the girls' bodies from massive oil drums began at 5am on the morning of August 16, and would go on for almost 14 hours, with a report noting that at 6.45pm that evening members of the Colorado State Patrol cleared the scene. Youre never gonna see them again. Although the time of their death was not determined in the reports, it was mentioned that they were last seen alive on August 13 and were found and pronounced dead on August 16. When Shanann Watts and her two young daughters went missing in August, the nation was gripped by the tragedy. The lesson was not to get her in her way. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. And just as the deaths of Shanann and her children have captured the nations attention, it has reverberated throughout the community here, including with children who have taken to selling purple plastic bracelets with the names of Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico written in white. Chris Watts next court appearance has not been scheduled. Mommy dont feel good, Watts told the little girl, according to the report. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 'The second victim was then placed into a body bag and taken to the Weld County Coroners vehicle.'. May Shannan, Bella, CeCe and Nico rest in peace. According to police, Chris confessed to strangulation of his wife and children. She previously worked at 9 News, the Salem, Oregon, Statesman Journal and Idaho Press Tribune and is a graduate of Kent State University. We did not locate any additional evidence in tank. Upgrade now. He is very happy to be a part of the Adams-Green Funeral Home staff where he feels that he has finally found the right funeral home for him, and wants every family we serve to have the same positive experience he has everyday at Adams-Green. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Chris Watts tried to pin the murders of 3-year-old Celeste and 4-year-old Bella on his wife when he first confessed to murdering Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant at the time. As Bella watched Watts drag her mother down the stairs, she began to cry. He strangled her in the backseat of the truck as her older sister sat at her side. Bella and Celeste, whose bodies were sitting for days in oil tanks containing unprocessed crude oil, reportedly had the substance in their throats, stomachs, and lungs. After graduating from SUNY Albany and relocating to the Washington, DC area he committed to entering funeral service professionally, earning a degree from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science while completing apprenticeships in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland consecutively. Drag images here or select from your computer for Celeste Cathryn CeCe Rzucek memorial. His hobbies include music, traveling, gardening, the gym, sports and being an avid Razorback and Packers fan. The workers helped them both into the tanks and made sure they were comfortable. After 30 years of employment, Ellen retired and accepted the position of Office Manager with the funeral home. In the days that followed, Watts played the part of the worried husband and father, giving a TV news interview outside the familys home --which goes on the auction block in April -- and pleading for their safe return. He graduated from WestSpringfield High School. This beautiful family was taken before their time by their husband and father Christopher Watts. Watts, a 33-year-old Colorado oil worker, killed his wife, Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, along with his two daughters aged three and four on August 13, 2018. Try again later. He faces nine felony counts, including five counts of first-degree murder andone count of unlawful termination of pregnancy. A Watts family photo from the Netflix documentary "American Murder: The Family Next Door". According to reports, Watts did not attend his wife and two daughters funeral because he knew better. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Scott changed careers entering Mortuary Science in 1997 and earned an A.A.S. It was to teach me a lesson. ****The family of Chris Watts did not attend any funeral ceremony for the children, although they were personally invited. Trooper Reeder held her left arm and left leg as we moved the body towards the manway.'. Chris Watts has realized that he is in a very dangerous situation, according to a source close to him. "There is postmortem artifact consisting of bloating, the marbling of the abdominal surfaces, and areas of skin slippage. Autopsy reports of Chris Watts' two slain daughters, 4-year-old Bella Watts, and 3-year-old Celeste Watts, revealed that the children were smothered to death and that little Bella even attempted to fight off her murderous father, biting her tongue and cheeks in the process. Watts Buried Shanaan in a Shallow Grave at the Cervi Well Site. His parents and sisters have expressed their grief and anger over the murders, and have likely not forgiven him. There was also some skin on the plywood where her back made contact.'. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The children and the mother were each pronounced dead at different times, pointing to the difficulty of the recovery process of their bodies. Chloe Lawless . So thats kind of cool that kids can understand that [the animals] are moving to someone elses house.. Chris Watts, of Colorado, is accused of first-degree murder in the death of his pregnant wife. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. At one point during the ride, Bella told him, Daddy, it smells, the report says. If I was thinking, this wouldnt have happened, Watts said. Bella and Celeste, each carrying a blanket and Celeste cuddling a stuffed dog, dozed on and off on the ride to the Andarko site, Watts said. His mistress Kessinger has been taken into witness protection in another state. Shanann grew up in North Carolina and has family in Aberdeen. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Shananns body was recovered from a shallow grave near the tankers. ', The report also notes: 'During this extraction there was some skin slippage where we had to touch the victims body. Verify and try again. With the anticipation of her son to join them, she knew he would be loved by his sisters and family. The man has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of unlawful termination of pregnancy. Letters: Proposed age limit for gun ownership in Colorado doesn't make sense, Skygazers will have a great view Wednesday of two planets that look like they are almost touching, Multiple Colorado schools temporarily placed under secure status due to threats, Woman shot near CU Boulder overnight, suspect is at large, In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive mayor of a Chicago beset by pandemic and crime, Florida lawmakers to consider expansion of so-called dont say gay law, Drone crashes at Disneyland after hovering over visitors heads See video, Rapper Travis Scott wanted for assaulting Manhattan club sound engineer, destroying $12K in equipment, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Watts sent his mistress Nichol Kessinger a chilling text message that his family had "gone" at around 3.45pm on the day his wife and kids were reported missing. He confessed that he surreptitiously gave Shannan the opiate painkiller Oxycodone to kill their unborn child, telling a pen pal : I thought it would be easier to be with Nichol if Shanann wasnt pregnant.. Would love your thoughts, please comment. "Based on the history provided and the autopsy findings, the cause of death is asphyxiation due to smothering. The body was turned over to the Weld County Coroner. Watts repeated that Shanann didnt feel well but told investigators during the interview: Bella is a smart girl and knew what was going on.. I was working on my appeal in the Library. Chad currently holds licenses in Virginia andPennsylvania. CHRIS Watts was ordered by a judge to pay for the funeral of the family he slaughtered and therapy for grieving relatives. Colorado Bureau of Investigations Site where the bodies of Shanaan, Celeste and Bella Watts were found. Back at the truck, Watts said, he grabbed the blue New York Yankees blanket Celeste was holding and put it over her head, the report says. He was moved from Colorado over safety concerns,The Denver Post reported in December. Watts said that little quiet Bella had a will to live and was the only one to put up a fight against him, saying daddy, no! as he killed her. It was later discovered that Watts was having an affair with a fellow co-worker at the oil company. Family members linked to this person will appear here. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Shanann Watts, 34, her daughters Bella, 4, Celeste, 3, and unborn son Nico are at their final resting place at Bethesda Cemetery after services on Sept. 1, 2018 in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Describing her death, Watts, 35, wrote: When she started to get drowsy, I somehow knew how to squeeze the jugular veins until it cut off the blood flow to her brain, and she passed out. The victim was then moved out of the tank, but during the process hand her hand 'degloved' of its skin. 'Sergeant Armstrong told me he could see what looked like a body face down on the south side of the tank.'. Shanann Watts, her two young daughters, and a friend were all murdered in Colorado last month. I dont know if that had something to do with it, Watts said in the interview. So, I wasnt thinking.. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The autopsy of the two children stated that the cause of their death was asphyxiation due to smothering. Shannan was also murdered by smothering her in a blanket and burying her body in an old work site. 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