# 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.
- Title: Chris Watts' Birthday Letter · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/crime/chris-watts-letter-wife-shanann-birthday-046351-20261007
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:59:26.324+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Chris Watts penned a letter to his wife and children two years after murdering them, claiming an external evil caused his actions.