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He pointed out that. This interview honestly made me hate Chris and his family even more than I already do. She tapered off then stopped making Thrive videos toward the final weeks and its possible she was starting to realize that it was costing her her marriage, her vitality, and she also possibly knew those patches and powders werent good for the baby. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Sometimes its at our lowest point that we learn the most about ourselves and life lessons but she didnt. I heard house completely cleaned and painted. The couple filed the lawsuit last year on the same day that Watts pleaded. Courtesy of Weld County District Attorney's Office. Watch the family killer give himself away in the video above. What is wrong with Mommy? Bella cried, according to his account. Dr. Phil talking about how haunted she feels each day. At some point she must have blamed her misfortunes on health issues, perhaps she was running low on steam. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. They made a good life for their kids Shanann and Frankie in spite of coming from financially challenged backgrounds. At the time of the killings, Chris Watts was having an affair another woman, 30-year-old Nichol Kessinger. They played to each others inauthentic selves. The house actually has appreciated in value by about $100 000 but Watts stopped paying the mortgage so the house belongs to the bank now. With Chris not really having had any female relationships, not much experience. Families of those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012 have for years been the target of conspiracy theorists, online harassers and those pushing unfounded claims about the tragedy. Shanann Watts' father, Frank Rzucek, spoke to reporters on Monday. . Families of those killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012 have for years been the target of conspiracy theorists, online harassers and those pushing unfounded claims about the tragedy. Thomas D. Grant, another lawyer for the firm, told Dr. Phil that, amid a case that has drawn national attention, the Rzucek family hoped people would remember that Ms. Watts, Bella and Celeste were real people who died at the hands of a family member. He did everything he could for her to make her happy. Seductress Dubstep**FAIR USE**Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research.Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. He didn't get a drink. Her friend and sales partner Nickole Atkinson went with her and when they got home on Aug. 12, Atkinson said she dropped Watts off at home. The parents of Shanann Watts have spoken out for the first time, in an interview on ABC's 20/20 that will air in full Friday night.. ABC released a clip of the interview ahead of Friday's airing, in which Frank and Sandra Rzucek talk about their memories of their daughter and granddaughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste. The term fair use originated in the United States. Shananns Parents are Frank and Sandra Rzucek. During a trip out west, they fell in love with the scenery and overall vibe of Frederick, Colo.,. She woke up in the middle of the night and sat upright in her bed, claiming that she heard the Holy Spirit whispering Shananns name in her ear. (credit: CBS) The Rzuceks based their interview. We love you all., RELATED VIDEO: Murder Suspect Dad Chris Watts Appears in Court. I am not sure how aware they are of the scamminess of it-surely they have at least a vague understanding of it, but I dont think them continuing in this vein is evidence of anything particularly willfully sinister, or that what they said on Dr. Phil isnt true. When he met NK, he started to see that woman are not really like that. Its an [indescribable] feeling when people all over the globe reach out just to send their condolences or be a listening ear., Rzucek did not mention 33-year-old Chris Watts, Shananns husband, who is accused of murdering his entire family. It provides for the legal, non-licensed citation or incorporation of copyrighted material in another authors work under a four-factor balancing test. She was an amazing daughter. And, I am sorry,'" Sandy Rzucek said. "Prison is too good for you," said Frank Rzucek Sr., . The most heartbreaking or noteworthy moments of the interview for me were: Learning the Watts have not been in contact with the Rzuceks since the sentencing, aside from Ronnie texting them a few times to ask if they could send over Chriss belongings. Sandy remarks they have not once asked for any of the girls belongings or memorabilia. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. His family make me sick especially the way his mum is. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. The Rzuceks recalled learning graphic details about the conditions of the bodies. Shanann's Parents are Frank and Sandra Rzucek. "Their feet were on their mommy. Targeted Because 0f Your Race or Religion? Then we have the traffic records speeding tickets, lots of rule breaking and a bad first marriage and one Leonard wont really talk about other than to say she wouldnt talk or go to marriage counseling and spent more time away from home, more fleeing. Expensive school on Monday. Sandy said the following night, she felt the presence of her daughter, who at the time was still considered a missing person. But theres always the angle of more energy, more alert, better mood, sleeping better, enjoying my day, able to fully engage with all my activities and responsibilities, being the mom/wife Ive always dreamed of ShanAnn emphasized this angle, flogging her lupus/migraines/chronic asymptomatic illness du jour, and all of her plus-size friends could have as well. If all they are doing is buying the normal $300 a month in product then all Shanann is making is $600 a month. The only thing I caught was Chris backing his truck into his garage, Trinastich told 20/20. He said that Chris Watts came over to his house with police to watch the surveillance footage he had. In his Friday post, Rzucek alluded to the violent way that Shanann, 34, and her two daughters with Chris, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste, are believed to have died in their home in Frederick, Colorado. By August, friends said Shanann Watts was worried about her marriage crumbling. It is cruel, it is heartless, he added, urging the public to let them mourn in peace. He is a monster. "When I came home and then walked in the house, nothing. I dont know how many of you know about this interview, but its worth a watch. Civil law jurisdictions have other limitations and exceptions to copyright. Rzucek and his family have thanked everyone for supporting them throughout the loss of Shanann and her daughters but he also asks that people pray for anyone who ay be suffering, not just relatives. She said Watts told her he had two daughters but was going through a divorce. I see about 40 faces in the above picture but lets say she had another ten people signed up in Colorado, so make it an even 50. Sponsored: Dr. Phil McGraw Teams Up With Sundae To Help Homeowners Sell As-Is. Family Member, Friend or Colleague of a Guest? I knew something was wrong, I just didnt know what.. During a nearly five-hour interview with investigators last month, Mr. Watts, 33, revealed that he killed his family over a longer period of time in August than was previously reported and. At the time of her death Shanann Watts was pregnant with a boy she planned to name Nico. I believe ShanAnn was clinging to Thrive as her lifeline shed figure out some new *angle* to make it work while she was pregnant, and then as soon as she popped that 3rd baby out, shed be back to Thrivin feeling the burn, whatever it took to rocket back down to pre-baby weight so shed have results to show off and lure more buyers in. He had a need to be dominated and she had a need to dominate. Netflixs synopsis for American Murder: The Family Next Door lays out the plot of this chilling true-crime documentary movie perfectly. Want Dr. Phil to Investigate a Situation or Possible Scam? . Shananns father Frank told in his interview that the family was subjected to horrible, cruel abuse and outright bullying, on a daily basis. Investigators with cadaver and search dogs could be heard on the property during the interview. According to the internet LeVel pays 4% commission. Fear of losing, another Man. WATCH: Father Of Murder Victim Shan'ann Watts Reveals What He'd Say To Son-In-Law, Chris, If Given The Chance I do not want to be in a position of making the choice to take his., Read |What did Chris Watts do to his family? Yes fear could be part of their marriage for her. The devil comes to you in any shape, size and form and can be transformed into anything.. In the interview, released last week, Watts admits to having an affair with a coworker and shares disturbing new details about the murders of his wife and daughters. "I dream about it all the time," Frank Rzucek said. When she was pregnant a third time, Shananns friend Nickole Atkinson said she was happy to be having a boy and that Chris was a very loving father., He was so in love with her, Sandra Rzcuek added. In an exclusive interview with Dr. Phil, Frank and Sandy Rzucek said their son-in-law's actions have traumatized more than just their family. But, little did they know that in the future, their daughter would be taken away from them in the worst of ways. After all the debts are paid off, sale of house. Required fields are marked *. "I was scared," said Watts, after telling investigators he buried their bodies in the oil field. A makeshift memorial to Shanann, Bella and Celeste Watts in August, when their bodies were found. How do you put someone you love into an oil tank?, Especially your children, Sandy added. Authorities believe he used the truck to dispose of the bodies. Oh yes she would have gone back to thriving after birth, except Covered in Patches. They should be sitting pretty good, financially. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. / CBS Colorado. Rzucek said he's reported the abuse to social media platforms but there's been no change. There were sheets missing from a couple of the beds, Weld County District Attorney Michael Rourke told 20/20. There was a sheet missing from the bed in the master bedroom. Despite his record and whatever got Frankie into trouble, I do feel the worst for him for some reason. The sheets were missing from one of the girl's bedrooms. MLMs are a recipe for failure and people still havent gotten the picture. Graphic Content Warning: Autopsy reports of Chris Watts' two slain daughters, 4-year-old Bella Watts, and 3-year-old Celeste Watts, revealed that the children were smothered to death and that little Bella even attempted to fight off her murderous father, biting her tongue and cheeks in the process. The whereabouts of Shanann Watt's parents, Frank and Sandra Rzucek, currently do not appear to be discovered. And you are right, no one told her to just relax and calm down. The family is survived by Shan'ann's father, Frank Rzucek; Mother, Sandra Onorati Rzucek; Brother, Frankie Rzucek whom were inseparable and best friends; Uncle, Rocky Onorati; Aunt, Sharyn Onorati; Aunt, Robynn Odom; Uncle, Steve Onorati; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Facebook. If he was that unhappy with his family and wanted to start this new relationship, get a divorce. What people want are the trappings of success the get rich quick mentality more than they want to just be honest, decent, caring and loving individuals who have everything they need, right now. ShanAnn had been doing Thrive for, what, 2 1/2 years by this point (she started just a few months after their bankruptcy was discharged), and she regarded this as her job, her career, her identity. I finally fell asleep with my daughter at my presence.". "I woke (Frank and my son, Frankie Jr.) up, and said 'Something is wrong with Shanann,'" Sandy Rzucek said. "Everybody needed so much therapy after that. He was sentenced to life without parole in November for her murder, and the murder of his two daughters. Im sure they inherited Shananns downline and will have to continue to purchase the product in order to stay active. They might even have to attend the leadership conferences and could be used for testimonials. "It is cruel, it is heartless.". For now, Rzucek continues to share his love for his sister, his two nieces, and his unborn nephew, on Facebook. God bless the Rzucek family. Sandy, her husband, Frank Rzucek Sr., and their son, Frankie, speak with Dr. Phil in an exclusive interview airing Monday. Eventually, when he was found out leading to confession to his crimes, he left his parents confused. Lawyers from the Colorado public defenders office, which represented Mr. Watts, did not respond to requests for comment about the prison interview, including questions about whether Mr. Wattss account was accurate and why he decided to share the information now. Her controlling ways were based on fear if I dont organize my world and everyone in it, there will be chaos, Ill fall apart, and Ill disappear. During a trip out west, they fell in love with the scenery and overall vibe of Frederick, Colo.,. He confessed to burying his wife's body and ditching his children's bodies in oil tanks. Rj Sangosti/The Denver Post, via Associated Press. I thank God in heaven that he didn't listen to me.. In November, he pleaded guilty to nine criminal counts including murder, the unlawful termination of a pregnancy and tampering with a dead body. It was amazing to see how they were as a couple and parents," she said. Thats the thinking, but its based on fear, not reality. It would be really easy for her to sit here and be hateful, and instead of seeing that, what you see is her really talking about light and love and talking about her daughter and all the positive things in their life they think justice was really served in this case with the plea and that it was the right choice to make., Now, Sandra Rzucek says they are leaning on their Catholic faith for strength and hopes the world will remember her daughter and granddaughters as amazing people who had a lot of love., I couldn't ask God for more. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Maybe he thought this is how it is. As the documentary mentioned, Sandra said that Chris made the choice to take those lives. The defendant's mother tried to get in touch with a judge, and even said in a media interview that Shanann was "more capable" of murdering Bella and Celeste. We had a mother of 3, who was killed by her husband a few years ago. RELATED: Chris Watts' Interview Could Prove Valuable To Investigators. Husband Chris Watts, then 33, and wife Shan'ann, 34, just found out they were expecting a son to join 4-year-old Bella and. Shan'ann's mother, Sandy Rzucek, lives in North Carolina. "For the past 11 months, piled on top of pain and the grieving of this devastating loss, our family has been subject to horrible, cruel abuse, outright bullying, on a daily basis," Rzucek told reporters Monday in front of the Watts' former Colorado home. After it was all said and done, and Chris confessed to everything, including taking the lives of his daughters, which he had previously pinned on Shanann, the Rzuceks decided to not go forth with the death penalty. "Our daughter watched her husband kill her," Sandy Rzucek said. Shanann Watts Mother: 'I Want To Be On A Mission To Hug Every Woman Thats Missed A Child. In August, right after Shanann Watts, Bella and Celeste disappeared, Chris Watts lied to reporters, saying his family went missing. I know those MLMs use their credit cards to stay in the game. She was born Shanann Cathryn Rzucek on January 10, 1984, in New Jersey, United States. The Rzuceks based their interview with Dr. Phil off Chris Watts' recent prison interview in Wisconsin. Moving to Colorado and selling the house furnished just get out, flee out of NC. Maybe if we shift our emphasis on things to what matters most these companies will have nothing left to attach themselves to. He said he came up with the idea to blame Ms. Watts for the girls deaths during his interrogation by the police. She wasn't herself. We have been subject to threats on our lives all because we are victims in painful tragedy," he said. These companies thrive on selling a dream. 1. (No Ratings Yet) Bella, CeCe & Shan'ann and Niko did not deserve this fate. Sandra appeared in the hearing and said that she did not understand what gave Chris any right to take the life of his daughter and granddaughters. Grant & Hoffman Law Firm, which is representing Ms. Wattss family, declined to comment, citing an exclusive agreement with the television show Dr. Perhaps the need for a return to Dr Phil and sticking with Thriving on her name. Watts said his daughter, Bella, entered the room as he was attempting to move Shanann's body. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. May God bless each and every one of you. Shanann's Parents are Frank and Sandra Rzucek. Hence, when they learned what he had done, it was almost impossible to believe. Within days, Chris Watts was arrested and the bodies of his wife and children were found. The streaming platform recently released the documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door, which details the events leading up to their deaths at the hands of family patriarch Chris Watts. Chris Watts showed up as police officers were doing a perimeter check of the familys home. Shanann's family condemned Watts on Monday. I said, Chris, I don't think you should do any media. I said, "You're the last one to have seen them, so I don't think you should. I thank God he did it. If it wasn't for God, I wouldn't be here," Sandy Rzucek said. At the sentencing hearing, the Rzucek family called Mr. Watts a "heartless monster" and said they believed he should spend the rest of his life behind bars. Other creditors could make a claim on Shannans estate if she had one but she didnt (they close to filing for bankruptcy). 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