Watts Up? (Chris Watts Family Murder)

Chris and Lizzie were lucky enough to find love in the most unlikely of places. One never knows where they might find their prince charming. But sadly despite their best efforts even the greatest of love stories sometimes come to an end.

I believe its fair to say that the case on everyone's minds today is Lindsey Clancey. Its everywhere. How do we as a society look at this case, evaluate this tragedy and come to an agreement of how she should be punished (or not)?

For me who spent far too long examining Chris Watts, what how why.....its hard to not draw at least SOME comparisons, even though Watts never gave birth, experienced post partum or diagnosed as mentally ill but the outcome is still the same. And yet one is a monster and the other a victim.

Its been 8 years since a seemingly loving handsome doting father, the kind of person who appeared as kind, gentle, caring, loving and nurturing did the unthinkable. After 8 years since this terrible tragedy and countless articles, books, documentaries, videos....we still dont have the answer to the key question that haunted everyone who followed this case. Why???

As everyone knows he had a mistress who he fell hard for and fast. Could this and this alone Inspire someone to completely destroy all that came before??? The family through all outward appearances via thousands of photos and videos he seemed...

Its been 8 years since a seemingly loving handsome doting father, the kind of person who appeared as kind, gentle, caring, loving and nurturing did the unthinkable. After 8 years since this terrible tragedy and countless articles, books, documentaries, videos....we still dont have the answer to the key question that haunted everyone who followed this case. Why???

As everyone knows he had a mistress who he fell hard for and fast. Could this and this alone Inspire someone to completely destroy all that came before??? The family through all outward appearances via thousands of photos and videos he seemed...

Just a quickie about the Brian Khobeger bombshell attempt to withdraw his guilty plea.

Will Brian get another Bite of the apple? Will the true crime community finally get the trial they waited over 3 years for to finally put to rest key questions that have poured hot molten lava over the debate between Probergers vs Guilters???

Guess we will see

What do Chris Watts, Brian Khoberger and Taylor Parker have in common? Other than being convicted murderers?

On November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students—Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves—were killed in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho, a small college town in the Palouse region not known for this kind of violence. After nearly three years of pretrial proceedings, Bryan Kohberger, a criminal justice graduate student, pled guilty, closing the case without a trial. This episode looks at the timeline of the investigation, what the plea agreement did and didn't address, and why some observers feel the absence of a trial left key questions unresolved. We aim to separate documented fact from onlin...

A guilty plea ended the case against Bryan Kohberger. It didn't end the questions surrounding the murders of four University of Idaho students. 

We look at what we know — and what we still don't.  On November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students—Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Kaylee Goncalves—were killed in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho, a small college town in the Palouse region not known for this kind of violence.

After nearly three years of pretrial proceedings, Bryan Kohberger, a criminal justice graduate student, pled guilty, closing the case without a trial. This epi...

The truth is often stranger than fiction. And this seems to be true in this case of Mackenzie Shirilla, the young woman who crashed her car into a brick wall at nearly 100mph. This feels like the kind of case MADE for Netflix, made for content creators to discuss, dissect, parody, and analyze with a multitude of interpretations. I cannot say with certainty what happened that fateful morning. There were 3 people in that car. Only 1 survived and she claims she does not remember. In a case like this, do we ever actually get to the truth, the whole truth and...

This case is unbelievably crazy. It makes NO sense and seems just cruel for crueltys sake.

While I hold out hope for Nancy, Savannah and family after a few deadlines that have passed I cannot say it looks good. But will see.

What a world!!! We need some good news.

In just a few weeks it will be 7 years since the Watts tragedy that took place August 13th 2018. Where on earth does the time go? Why does it go by so fast???
 Within the past 7 years people have searched high and low for NK and many have claimed they've seen her at the gas station, 711, the mall, the beach and shared pictures to prove it. But all of these were like Elvis sitings. Total nonsense. They were merely women with long dark brown ponytails. 
 
But a few weeks ago approaching the 7 year anniversary since the tragic killings of...

After the Watts tragedy NK seemed to stage a very elaborate disappearing act and can anyone blame her?Some claimed witness protection but she was not a witness and there WAS no trial. But still the public has seen not hide nor hair of her In 7 years, until recently. If you believe....within the past 7 years there have been more alleged NK stings than Elvis or Jesus. Are/were any of these legit? It DOES feel like we are living in a simulation and news has become a choose your own adventure story most recently demonstrated by the recent rumblings...

It's unlikely that there is anyone on earth who by now has not heard the name Gabby Petito. This heartbreaking tale captured the world's attention and through her van life journey and social media posts and the latest Netflix documentary the world got to know and fall in love with her.

Gabby was the all American girl who seemed to fully embody all the traits that people admire and aspire to; pure joy, endless smiles, a gentle soul, a kind spirit, adventuous, exuberant and a zest for life and living to the absolute fullest. 

She was a...

The case of Ellen Greenberg is a mystery wrapped in a riddle. The complexity seems on par with Jonbenet or other cases that baffle the public for decades. Like so many other incredibly high profile cases that get massive media attention Ellen also was extremely pretty and seemed to have it all. While it's already been 14 years since the incident the case was recently back in the news with a bombshell triggering a resurgance of attention, unanswered questions and interest in this case. Will this mystery ever be solved?  

Spoiler Alert. Ellen was stabbed 20 times to the back of...

Sarah Boone was sentenced to life in prison without the eligiblity of parole. This after being offered a 15 year plea deal for which she would have gotten credit for time served and released in only a few more years. While that may have seemed like a raw deal for Sarah and nothing she wanted to seriously consider, an aquittal was highly unlikely. She rolled the dice and lost.  

Did Sarah get what she deserved? Was this intentional? Malicious? Or was it merely a tragic accident in the throws of alcohol induced mayhem? And if so should she pay fo...

Sarah Boone's trial has wrapped up and she has been sentenced. This after turning down a gift of 15 years (with time served) believing that she could somehow beat the charges and show the judge, jury and the court of public opinion that it was actually SHE who was the true victim (not the guy who was suffocated in a suitcase while she told him he should probably STFU). Sarah's story is one that even the most talented and creative screenplay writers could not possibly make up. People have used many adjectives to try and characterize Sarah from diva, narcissist, sociopath...

Case closed on Watts. No new updates, but will revisit as needed. This episode if you care to hear about sometihing other than Watts; is about one of the most bizarre and chilling stories I've ever heard. If you are unaware/unfamiliar, on February 24th, 2020, Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres, a couple who lived together were supposedly playing around, having a good time and enjoying each others company, though at some point Jorge ended up locked in a zipped up suitcase unable to break free while Sarah who did or did not purposely arrange this ("I fell asleep", "unintentional!") drunkenly...

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 the iceberg? One wonders how this lovely picture perfect family fell so far so fast and whether this was going to happen no matter what. In this episode I explore some of the what ifs and how things might have potentially gone differently under different circumstances.

The Watts story from the beginning.

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!!!

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 join me in a zoom discussion where they can tell me why they think what they think.

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 earth could have caused this to go completely haywire? I have received several very interesting theories so far. Please keep them coming. Deadline to submit your theory is November 30th. After this I will choose one person at random and give them a prize. I also hope to invite a few onto a live zoom on the podcast to discuss further.

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.

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. we do a general overall discussion of the case.

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 case. This episode was initially meant to come out on August 13th to commemorate the anniversary of the Watts Tragedy, however there was a bit of a delay due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your patience. This will be released very soon!!!

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 make you like him more/less? Does it make you more sympathetic towards him? Humanize him? Have compassion for him? You decide.

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 sort of great truth to be bestowed upon us makes me roll my eyes in the biggest way imagininable. In any case in this episode I discuss this letter and it's contents and give my two cents.

Had a great chat with Anita; another dedicated follower of the Watts case. We covered all the basics.

A quick thank you to listeners of the podcast.

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?

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 the "the big WHY" (as in why'd he do it?). Whether you believe his credibility or that of the article is up to you. I break it down in this episode. You be the judge.

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" (whatever that is) and find out what REALLY happened and get Chris's some overdue justice??? Why was the 35C cancelled? What's the big news about to drop in the Watts case? Could it be the thing that followers have salivated over for the past 2.5 years???

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 bad, if not worse? Is she bad because people are certain she was involved and got off easy OR is it because they perceive her as a homewrecker or destroyed a family (even though Chris was the one cheating)? Or both???

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???

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 somewhat debateable. On one hand all the signs point to a pre-set plan, but if that is indeed the case why such a mess???

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 raised alarm bells. Who called the Primrose Academy that morning and why???

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 or a message from the beyond?

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 predicted this. There were obvious clues"? Was there ANY way for anyone within these families to have seen what was about to happen? Could anyone have intervened? Were there clues that went ignored? Or was he just an expert at presenting to the world a nice guy image so that this was just imperceptable and only AFTER the fact did...