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Chris Watts' Birthday Letter
Chris Watts wrote a letter to his wife and daughters two years after killing them, blaming an evil outside source for his crimes.
In brief
Chris Watts wrote a letter to his wife and daughters two years after killing them, blaming an evil outside source for his crimes. Chris Watts penned a letter to his wife and children two years after murdering them, claiming an external evil caused his actions. Originally reported by LADbible.
Chris Watts' letter revealed
Chris Watts penned a letter to his late wife and children two years after murdering them.
Watts blamed external evil
Watts claimed the murders were 'brought on by an evil outside source' and wished to make up for his actions.
Watts wrote for Shanann's birthday
Watts addressed his wife's 36th birthday in January 2020, asking his parents to read the letter at her graveside.
Watts' family reaction
Watts' parents and sister say they cannot forget him despite his crimes and the tragedy does not make sense to them.
Watts' crimes
Watts murdered pregnant Shanann and their two daughters in August 2018 before disposing of their bodies at an oil and gas site.
Watts' letter content
Watts wrote: 'You and our babies had a long life ahead of them and deserved to see that life.'
“You and our babies had a long life ahead of them and deserved to see that life”
Watts' plea deal
Watts accepted a plea deal in 2018 to avoid trial, saying he did not want to put his family through the turmoil.
The bottom line
Chris Watts penned a letter to his wife and children two years after murdering them, claiming an external evil caused his actions.
