On August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado, American oil field operator Christopher Lee Watts murdered his pregnant wife Shanann, and their two children Bella and Celeste. He buried Shanann in a shallow grave near an oil-storage facility, and dumped his children's bodies into crude oil tanks. This is their story. Check Out The Shows Sponsor Vitalis Sleep <a href="https://vitalissleep.com" rel="noopener">https://vitalissleep.com</a> Use Promo Code ODYSSEY20 at check out for 20% Off Your Entire Order! Support The Show <a href="https://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductions" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductions</a> Show Website And Blog <a href="https://paranormalworldproductions.com" rel="noopener">https://paranormalworldproductions.com</a> All The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brian <a href="https://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductions" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductions</a> <a href="mailto:brian@paranormalworldproductions.com">brian@paranormalworldproductions.com</a> Follow The Show On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeodyssey" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeodyssey</a>

On August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado, American oil field operator Christopher Lee Watts murdered his pregnant wife Shanann, and their two children Bella and Celeste. He buried Shanann in a shallow grave near an oil-storage facility, and dumped his children's bodies into crude oil tanks. This is their story. Check Out The Shows Sponsor Vitalis Sleephttps://vitalissleep.comUse Promo Code ODYSSEY20 at check out for 20% Off Your Entire Order!Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brianhttps://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductionsbrian@paranormalworldproductions.com Follow The Show On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeodyssey

On August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado, American oil field operator Christopher Lee Watts murdered his pregnant wife Shanann, and their two children Bella and Celeste. He buried Shanann in a shallow grave near an oil-storage facility, and dumped his children's bodies into crude oil tanks. This is their story. Check Out The Shows Sponsor Vitalis Sleep <a href="https://vitalissleep.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vitalissleep.com</a> Use Promo Code ODYSSEY20 at check out for 20% Off Your Entire Order! Support The Show <a href="https://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductions</a> Show Website And Blog <a href="https://paranormalworldproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://paranormalworldproductions.com</a> All The Socials And Stuff/Contact Brian <a href="https://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductions" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/ParanormalWorldProductions</a> <a href="mailto:brian@paranormalworldproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">brian@paranormalworldproductions.com</a> Follow The Show On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeodyssey" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeodyssey</a>

TCO EP:41 Chris Watts: The Murderer Next Door

The Guilty Files is a true crime podcast hosted by former police officer and investigator Brian King-Sharp, delivering in-depth analysis of real criminal case files beyond the headlines.This isn’t sensationalized true crime. This is investigative true crime. Each case unfolds in two carefully structured parts — revealing not just what happened, but what may have been overlooked.True Crime: UncoveredThe factual foundation.In this segment, Brian reconstructs real murder investigations, cold cases, and high-profile criminal investigations step by step. Drawing on law enforcement training and real-world experience, he breaks down crime scenes, timelines, witness statements, forensic evidence, interrogations, and investigative decisions with clarity and precision. No speculation. No internet myths. No dramatic exaggeration. Just documented facts presented through a professional investigative lens. The Redacted Report is the story behind the official report.Once the facts are established, Brian examines the gaps that remain — abandoned leads, procedural missteps, overlooked evidence, prosecutorial decisions, and the unanswered questions that still raise concerns. Not conspiracy hype. Not sensational claims. Just careful analysis of where investigations may have veered off course — and why. The Guilty Files explores: • Murder investigations • Cold cases and unsolved crimes • Criminal psychology • Police procedure • Forensic evidence • Interrogation strategy • Wrongful convictions • Redacted documents • Hidden investigative details Because the truth is rarely simple — and the most important details are often buried inside the file. Follow The Guilty Files for in-depth true crime analysis from a former law enforcement perspective — and discover what the official report didn’t tell you.

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The Guilty Files is a true crime podcast hosted by former police officer and investigator Brian King-Sharp, delivering in-depth analysis of real criminal case files beyond the headlines.This isn’t sensationalized true crime.This is investigative true crime. Each case unfolds in two carefully structured parts — revealing not just what happened, but what may have been overlooked.True Crime: UncoveredThe factual foundation.In this segment, Brian reconstructs real murder investigations, cold cases, and high-profile criminal investigations step by step. Drawing on law enforcement training and real-world experience, he breaks down crime scenes, timelines, witness statements, forensic evidence, interrogations, and investigative decisions with clarity and precision.No speculation.No internet myths.No dramatic exaggeration.Just documented facts presented through a professional investigative lens.The Redacted Report is the story behind the official report.Once the facts are established, Brian examines the gaps that remain — abandoned leads, procedural missteps, overlooked evidence, prosecutorial decisions, and the unanswered questions that still raise concerns. Not conspiracy hype.Not sensational claims.Just careful analysis of where investigations may have veered off course — and why.The Guilty Files explores:• Murder investigations• Cold cases and unsolved crimes• Criminal psychology• Police procedure• Forensic evidence• Interrogation strategy• Wrongful convictions• Redacted documents• Hidden investigative detailsBecause the truth is rarely simple — and the most important details are often buried inside the file.Follow The Guilty Files for in-depth true crime analysis from a former law enforcement perspective — and discover what the official report didn’t tell you.

The Guilty Files is a true crime podcast hosted by former police officer and investigator Brian King-Sharp, delivering in-depth analysis of real criminal case files beyond the headlines.This isn’t sensationalized true crime. This is investigative true crime. Each case unfolds in two carefully structured parts — revealing not just what happened, but what may have been overlooked.True Crime: UncoveredThe factual foundation.In this segment, Brian reconstructs real murder investigations, cold cases, and high-profile criminal investigations step by step. Drawing on law enforcement training and real-world experience, he breaks down crime scenes, timelines, witness statements, forensic evidence, interrogations, and investigative decisions with clarity and precision. No speculation. No internet myths. No dramatic exaggeration. Just documented facts presented through a professional investigative lens. The Redacted Report is the story behind the official report.Once the facts are established, Brian examines the gaps that remain — abandoned leads, procedural missteps, overlooked evidence, prosecutorial decisions, and the unanswered questions that still raise concerns. Not conspiracy hype. Not sensational claims. Just careful analysis of where investigations may have veered off course — and why. The Guilty Files explores: • Murder investigations • Cold cases and unsolved crimes • Criminal psychology • Police procedure • Forensic evidence • Interrogation strategy • Wrongful convictions • Redacted documents • Hidden investigative details Because the truth is rarely simple — and the most important details are often buried inside the file. Follow The Guilty Files for in-depth true crime analysis from a former law enforcement perspective — and discover what the official report didn’t tell you.

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