Watts Up? (Chris Watts Family Murder)

By Joy

What's Watts Up? (Chris Watts Family Murder) about?

A detailed analysis of every aspect of the Chris Watts case from all the key players, to the night of, the confession, the conspiracy theories and the insane notion that he could even get a trial and acquitted and released from jail.

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Watts Up? (Chris Watts Family Murder) episodes:

08.13.2022
Four Year Anniversary
It's now been 4 years since that dreaded morning. Like all terrible true crime tales one can wonder how things might have been averted. Was this just inevitable or was there something that could have stopped the Titanic from hitting...
05.12.2022
From The Beginning
The Watts story from the beginning.
01.02.2022
Watts Zoom Chat and Winner of Giveaway
In this very special episode I was joined by some incredible new friends and followers of the podcast. Thank you so much Romina, Faith, Drew, Erica, Susan and Marcy. It was great having you join!!!
11.27.2021
Reminder of Wattsup Giveaway (Deadline is November 30th)
Friendly reminder of the upcoming deadline of the Wattsup giveaway. The deadline to submit your entries is November 30th. Soon afterwards I will have a special episode where I will invite some of those who submitted their theories to...
11.12.2021
Wattsup Giveaway
Join the Wattsup giveaway. Very interested in your theories about the million dollar question; why on earth did Chris (or would anyone for that matter) kill their own children??? It is instinctual to protect our offspring. So what on...
10.24.2021
Wattsup Anniversary Special
Part 2 of 2 Part Anniversary special commemorating the 3 years since the tragedy. Special guests join this episode where we discuss many aspects of this case and all aspects of this story.
10.17.2021
Anniversary Episode
Part 1 of 3 Year Anniversary Part 2 Will be Released tomorrow. This episode includes special guests and friends including a longtime friend who was an investigator for over 20 years and has incredible insight and experience with similar crimes....
10.09.2021
Watts Anniversary Episode Announcement
Please check out the upcoming 3 year anniversary episode to be released very soon. This is a very special and LONG episode where i have a few very special guests joining me in a very thorough conversation about the Watts...
07.01.2021
Review of Cellmates Secrets (Watts Edition)
Breakdown of the Lifetime episode of Cellmates Secrets featuring who else??? Watts, of course. The episode depicts the perspective of those who got to know him behind bars and a snapshot of the man behind this infamous tragedy. Does it...
06.18.2021
Letter From Chris To....????
There is a "5 page letter" circulating online which is allegedly writting by Chris. The recipient is unknown. The idea that any words, written or spoken by Chris are perceived as sacred or holy, as though he is unveiling some...
06.14.2021
Great Conversation With Fellow Watts Follower
Had a great chat with Anita; another dedicated follower of the Watts case. We covered all the basics.
05.17.2021
Thank you For Following The Podcast!
A quick thank you to listeners of the podcast.
04.24.2021
A Very Inconvenient Date
When did Chris and Nicole first meet each other? We undersatnd the conventional story that they met through work in or around May/June 2018 so why is there an entry on the timeline search of NK's phone in 2017?
04.04.2021
Is NK Writing CW in Prison???
There was a recent article published by the Daily Mail where former inmate in the Dodge Correctional facility (now released) was friendly with Chris and Chris supposedly confided in him sharing all kinds of details about NK as well as...
03.27.2021
Buh Bye 35 C So What's Next??? and Big Reveal (Whatever that may be!!!). Any guesses?
According to several sources the 35C (post conviction relief attempt) has been cancelled. It's over and done! Whats next???? For weeks there had been talk of a 35C and a team of people on Team Chris to expose "the truth"...
03.14.2021
Why do People Hate NK?
I have heard people relentlessly go off on Nicole K. So much so that it almost felt as though people were more upset with her than Chris, who confessed (multiple times). Why??? Why is SHE perceived as somehow equally as...
03.08.2021
35C Can Chris REALLY Get Out of Jail???
There is an ongoing effort to get Chris a 35C (post conviction relief). Numerous parties are vigorously working towards this potential reality. Is this what the world wants, needs, can even fathom???
02.15.2021
Was it Premeditated?
The majority of what I have seen, read and oberved points to clear and obvious pre-meditation, but I've never been certain of this. While I believe there was SOME plan ahead of time how far in advance this was seems...
02.08.2021
Who Called Primrose Academy and Why???
The kids went to the upscale dayschool Primrose Academy and after a 6 week Summer break were scheduled to return the morning of August 13th. They never showed up. A few people called up the school to address this. This...
02.06.2021
American Horror Story (Nates Security Footage)
One of the creepest and most talked about aspects of this bizarre tragedy is the video displayed on next door neighbor Nate's secruity camera. It was a video from the show American Horror Story (Apocolypse). Was this simply a coincidence...
02.05.2021
Hiding in Plain Site
Was Chris hiding a secret identity that no one was able to see? Why was it only AFTER the tragedy that there is the big reveal? Why is it no one came forward to say "knowing him one could have...
01.30.2021
Will the Whole Truth of This Story EVER Be Fully Revealed? Or Have We Already Heard it All?
This story seems to be a bottomless pit of theories, conspiracies, and scandal. There seems to be a new one born every day. One of these claims Chris is actually innocent and that the only person Chris murdered was Shanann,...
01.23.2021
All Roads Lead Back to Watts, Interview with My Special Guest and Longtime Friend Theresa
I have talked about this story for over 2 years and have had bent the ears of friends and family and anyone willing to listen! Today I welcome a longtime friend who I can talk about ANYTHING with. She is...
01.21.2021
Sympathy for the Devil
Why do people sympathize with Chris? Even NOW? Why? Why are there those who give him the benefit of the doubt? Why are there those who know what he did and acknowledge it fully and still give him a bit...
01.18.2021
Truth, Lies, Conspiracies, Pizzagate and Trente Bolte
There are no shortage of conspiarcy theories in this country and surrounding this case. It seems as though this will likely drag on for decades. It's a game of Clue or a whodone it even though we all know who...
01.17.2021
House of Games
From only a few short hours after the murders Chris NOW had to meet with the Frederick police already inside his house thanks to the quick action of Nicole (Shanann's good friend) who was deeply concerned she had not heard...
01.10.2021
The 111 Minute Call
What did Chris and Nicole talk about for almost 2 hours on that fateful night/morning??? More curious why doens't she remember what was discussed. Why does she refer to their conversation as less than memorable and instead explains it as...
01.08.2021
Was NK Jealous of Shanann?
Shanann and NK could NOT be more different. One was glamorous, while the other was outdoorsy and seemingly unconcerned with trivial things like material goods. Chris found both women very appealing for different reasons. While NK seemed to project confidence...
01.07.2021
Thank you For Listening and The Feedback!!!
This episode is not about Chris Watts, but just a quick thank you and shout out to everyone who has been kind enough to listen and all your feedback. It is sincerely appreciated. Thank you!!!
01.06.2021
Monster or All About the Benjamins???
Was Chris a monster? Was it all about a financial meltdown?
12.29.2020
Was Shanann's Pregnancy the Jenga Piece That Triggered The Collapse of it All?
Chris and Shanann HAD planned for a 3rd baby and both seemed very happy to be having a boy, though wanting something and then getting it can be two very different things. After learning his wife was expecting her 3rd...
12.28.2020
Whats in Shananns car?
Chris HAD to get into Shannan's Lexus even BEFORE he went into his house to pretend he was looking for his wife. WHAT was in her car? Why was it SOOOOO urgent that he made this TOP priority to do...
12.27.2020
How Did Sandi Rzucek, Shanann's Mom KNOW???
Both Sandi Rzucek and Nicole Atkinson both seemed to have a very strong intuition that something criminal had happened. HOW did they know this? Was it just mothers intuition or a friend being a great friend???
12.26.2020
Was NK just completely hoodwinked by Chris???
Would NK have gotten involved with Chris if her hadn't told her he and Shanann were separating? At which point, if any did she start to see through his lies?
12.24.2020
The Red Gas Can
Chris loads a red plastic container of gasoline into his truck the morning he is loading up his family into his truck. Why did he do this???
12.24.2020
Why Was Chris Sleeping In the Basement???
The Watt's had a bed in the basement of their house. Was Chris sleeping in this bed and why?
12.19.2020
They Woke Up
In his interview with FBI Special Agent Graham Coder, CBI Agent Tammy Lee and Frederick Police Department Detective Dave Baumhover Chris reveals one of THEE most chilling details of the crime.
12.18.2020
6 Week Trip To North Carolina
Were Chris and Shanann headed for divorce? Was the trip to NC a trial separation or just a summer vacation?
12.16.2020
Part 4 (fourth and final summary of Netflix Documentary)
Part 4 and final part of the summary of the Netflix Documentary
12.14.2020
Netflix analysis part 3 of 4
Part 3 of 4 part summary of Netflix Documentary
12.12.2020
Summary of Netflix Documentary Part 2 of 4
2nd of 3 part summary of the Netlfix Documentary. Of course the Netflix doc. was done in 1 piece, but for the sake of the podcast not being too long i divided up into 3 parts. I will post part...
12.11.2020
Netflix Documentary Summary Part 1 of 4
Part 1 of a 4 part summary of the Netflix documentary covering all the details.
12.10.2020
Conspiracy Theory about NK
Since day 1 people have insisted NK was not only involved, but was the mastermind, was there that night and made sure this all went down. Fact or fiction?
12.07.2020
The Emotional Conversation
This is the alleged emotional conversation between Chris and Shanann after he woke her up just 2 hours after she got home and returned from her trip.
12.06.2020
My Daddy is a Hero.....NOT!!!!
Poor Bella lovingly sings to her father who she considers her hero. Too Sad!
12.06.2020
Shananns Final Letter to Chris
Shanann saw the writing on the wall. She suspected an affair, but was 15 weeks pregnant and did NOT want her marriage to crumble. She would do anything to save it and tried desperately to get through to him, but...
12.05.2020
Was Chris Possessed????
Chris actually said to he woke up that morning that something had been implanted, like he just knew it was going to happen and there was nothing he could have done to stop it from happening. Is this POSSIBLE??? As...
12.05.2020
McKenna, The Watt's Baby-sitter "The Night Before"
Chris asks his friend Jeremy if his teenage daughter, Mckenna can babysit the kids the saturday night before the murders.
12.05.2020
The Doll
Chris tried very hard to maintain that these murders were spontaneous and the result of rage triggered by witnessing Shanann murder his beloved children. But there are multiple examples of things that debunk this claim, one of THEE most peculiar...
12.05.2020
Nick and Amanda Thayer
While most people in the Watts orbit abandoned Chris early on, his friends Nick and Amanda Thayer faithfully stood by Chris and supported him. They just could NOT believe that the Chris they knew all that time was a killer....

What's Watts Up? (Chris Watts Family Murder) about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Watts Up? (Chris Watts Family Murder) episodes:

Four Year Anniversary

From The Beginning

Watts Zoom Chat and Winner of Giveaway

Reminder of Wattsup Giveaway (Deadline is November 30th)

Wattsup Giveaway

Wattsup Anniversary Special

Anniversary Episode

Watts Anniversary Episode Announcement

Review of Cellmates Secrets (Watts Edition)

Letter From Chris To....????

Great Conversation With Fellow Watts Follower

Thank you For Following The Podcast!

A Very Inconvenient Date

Is NK Writing CW in Prison???

Buh Bye 35 C So What's Next??? and Big Reveal (Whatever that may be!!!). Any guesses?

Why do People Hate NK?

35C Can Chris REALLY Get Out of Jail???

Was it Premeditated?

Who Called Primrose Academy and Why???

American Horror Story (Nates Security Footage)

Hiding in Plain Site

Will the Whole Truth of This Story EVER Be Fully Revealed? Or Have We Already Heard it All?

All Roads Lead Back to Watts, Interview with My Special Guest and Longtime Friend Theresa

Sympathy for the Devil

Truth, Lies, Conspiracies, Pizzagate and Trente Bolte

House of Games

The 111 Minute Call

Was NK Jealous of Shanann?

Thank you For Listening and The Feedback!!!

Monster or All About the Benjamins???

Was Shanann's Pregnancy the Jenga Piece That Triggered The Collapse of it All?

Whats in Shananns car?

How Did Sandi Rzucek, Shanann's Mom KNOW???

Was NK just completely hoodwinked by Chris???

The Red Gas Can

Why Was Chris Sleeping In the Basement???

They Woke Up

6 Week Trip To North Carolina

Part 4 (fourth and final summary of Netflix Documentary)

Netflix analysis part 3 of 4

Summary of Netflix Documentary Part 2 of 4

Netflix Documentary Summary Part 1 of 4

Conspiracy Theory about NK

The Emotional Conversation

My Daddy is a Hero.....NOT!!!!

Shananns Final Letter to Chris

Was Chris Possessed????

McKenna, The Watt's Baby-sitter "The Night Before"

The Doll

Nick and Amanda Thayer