Shanann Watts and her daughters Bella and Celeste were laid to rest on Sept 1, 2018 at a funeral mass. READ NEXT: New Reality Star Lost Her Son to a Drug Overdose in 2009, The Touching Memorial Donations Made in Shanann, Bella & Celeste Watts Names. A neighbors surveillance camera caught fleeting images of Watts loading his truck that morning, including the gas can he placed in the truck bed. Shanann received $300,000 in the case, and each of the girls received $75,000. The girls bodies were found in an oil field where Chris worked, and Shananns body was found in a shallow grave. A native of Herndon, Ellen was born and raised one block down from the funeral home. Theyve set up funds to gather resources to help the Lupus foundation. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Once Celeste was dead, he carried her from the truck and over to one of the oil tanks, where he opened the hatch and dropped her inside, feet first, the report says. Having sex with Shanann may have been a trigger point, or like you hit the push button on a bomb and it just blows up, the report states. In that time, the oil from the two 400-barrel tanks on the scene were manually drained by workers, who carefully poured the liquid over metal screens to collect any possible evidence. ). Search above to list available cemeteries. He was moved from Colorado over safety concerns,The Denver Post reported in December. In the early morning hours of August 13, 2018, a young mother returned home from a business trip. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. They would have blown up a building. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Shanann was so excited to have her first baby girl. "He walks over, takes CeCe's favorite blanket, and smothers her. Heavy may receive a commission if you sign up for a service through a link on this page. Shannans cause of death was strangulation while an autopsy found crude oil in Bella and Celestes throats, stomach and lungs. The case has even affected those who do not know Shanann or her family. She named him Nico Lee. They held each other in their sleep and lay in each others laps. All the weeks of me thinking about killing her, and now I was faced with it.". Youre never gonna see them again. The workers helped them both into the tanks and made sure they were comfortable. John said he had Shananns fathers blessing in collecting the mementos, and he said the response to wanting to coordinate the donations and make the blankets was overwhelming. Shannan was also murdered by smothering her in a blanket and burying her body in an old work site. Making a career shift, Kathryn assumed the responsibility of managing the financial operations at the funeral home including accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll while raising Jack, Susanna, and Daley. 123K views, 321 likes, 549 loves, 1.7K comments, 577 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from CBS Colorado: Watts Family Funeral: Services for Shanann, her daughters Bella and Celeste, and her unborn son. Anna Staver covers state politics for The Denver Post. They lived in Colorado with their two young daughters, 4 year old Bella and 3 year old Celeste. And her family hopes to make a difference in her memory. The autopsy revealed other gory details about the state of the children's body, revealing that considering they were submerged in an oil tanker there was an abundant "skin slippage" after the bodies were washed. She was determined to stay healthy and with her love for her Celeste, every moment with her was a blessing. Tom had lived in the Northern Virginiaarea since 1972. Once at the tank battery, Watts removed Shananns body from the truck and dragged her over to where he planned to bury her. After leaving the government, Kathryn worked as a Senior Manager in Employee Benefits for Deloitte & Touche, LLP and KPMG, LLP. Family, friends say goodbye to Shanann, Bella,, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Get to know all 17 Denver mayor candidates , Family, friends say goodbye to Shanann, Bella, Celeste Watts at N.C. funeral, Denver airport CEO Phil Washington tangles with Sen. 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In his head, Watts said, he felt like Shannan knew about his affair with his co-worker, Nichol Kessinger. And a beautiful wife. Watts in-laws have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against him. After graduating in 2006, he served his apprenticeshipand was licensed in Anchorage, AK before returning to the lower48 where he worked as a funeral director in both Colorado andPennsylvania before joining the team at Adams-Green FuneralHome in 2012. He insisted both of the girls were dead when he dropped them in the tanks. We were so blessed to have such a joyful and wonderful daughter whose beauty was that of a doll.Bella was born December 17, 2013 in Colorado. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The document indicates that as Shanann was being strangled, her bowels evacuated. Chris and Shanann had a lot to deal with in their short marriage. Watts said that little quiet Bella had a will to live and was the only one to put up a fight against him, saying daddy, no! as he killed her. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Watts said those were Bellas last words. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 'I grabbed her right arm near the wrist area and moved her towards the manway. Bella Watts came to an abrupt end when she exclaimed Daddy, no! CHRIS Watts was ordered by a judge to pay for the funeral of the family he slaughtered and therapy for grieving relatives. Watts explained he enjoyed being in the (redacted) prison much more than the Weld County Jail in Colorado, the report reads. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Read the entire CBI report on Watts Feb. 18 interview, in which he talks about his family, the murders and his affair with a coworker, below. Shananns and the girls bodies were discovered buried on the Anadarko Petroleum site a few days later, after she had been murdered. Their mother and unborn baby brother Nico were found just 100 yards away in a shallow grave. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 'But the hardest thing was flying them here, because they were in crude oil for four days. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. We have set your language to If I was thinking, this wouldnt have happened, Watts said. The victim was then moved out of the tank, but during the process hand her hand 'degloved' of its skin. Watts told investigators he wasnt thinking as he killed his daughter. Photos were taken and then the men began the process of removing the body from the tank. Watts told the investigators he could hear her grunt as she tried to breathe, and her head twisted back and forth under the blanket. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Using an aerial map, he led investigators to Shanann's shallow grave about 60 miles from their home,the affidavit said. Failed to remove flower. Once the tanks were emptied, the bolts on the tank doors at the base of the barrel were taken off by the team on the scene. Though she was not bleeding or cut, Watts noticed her eyes were bloodshot. Try again later. During the funeral, the Rev. She was determined to stay healthy and with her love for her Celeste, every moment with her was a blessing.Shan'ann wanted one more child praying for a baby boy. May Shannan, Bella, CeCe and Nico rest in peace. Bill KeatleyFuneral Director/General Manager bill@adamsgreen.com. Chris Watts, of Colorado, is accused of first-degree murder in the death of his pregnant wife. Watts, who had initially reported them missing and had made a public plea for their return, was arrested as he admitted to killing them. She was our pride and joy, a true gift from God. There is a problem with your email/password. Weld County authorities on Nov. 21, 2018, released 1,960 pages of investigative files in the Chris Watts case. He said its because of Bella and Celeste that the children seem to relate to the case. Watts had initially attempted to pin the murders of her children on his wife when he first confessed to murdering Shanann. With the anticipation of her son to join them she knew he would be loved by his sisters and family. According to the states public defenders office, he is not permitted to discuss the case with his attorney. Chloe Lawless. Chloe Lawless. In the Feb. 18 interview, he seemingly blamed Bella and Celestes murders on his anger at Shanann. It was my Lawyer, John Walsh. This is likely due to the fact that he murdered his wife and two young daughters. 18:40, 14 Mar 2019. It also noted "abundant skin slippage" on the bodies. The report reveals that the diameter of the oil tank's opening was only 8 inches, meaning it would have been too small to fit Shanann's body. Watts sent his mistress Nichol Kessinger a chilling text message that his family had "gone" at around 3.45pm on the day his wife and kids were reported missing. Chad grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis,MN and attended the University ofMinnesota where he received a Bachelor ofScience degree with a major in MortuaryScience. Shananns friend had called him to come home because no one was answering the Watts door and she was worried about a potential medical emergency. Family and friends gathered for the funeral mass of Shanann Watts her daughters Bella, 4, Celeste, 3, and unborn son Nico. Her friend. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. They were later found submerged in the tankers - Bella in her pajama-style top featuring hearts and butterflies and Celeste in a pink top and diaper and underwear. We held a funeral service for the Watts family on September 2. Watts who had been having an affair with his co-worker Nichol Kessinger revealed in bombshell prison letters how he killed his whole family in August 2018. But they woke up after her failed to kill them, and walked in on him moments after he strangled Shanann so hard her eyes filled with blood. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He presently lives in Ashburn, VA. Thomas J. DavisonFuneral Director tom@adamsgreen.com. They had only been married for three months when she sent him this text message: Finally on a plane and about to takeoff, thank God! Prayers for a safe flight! As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. MAD, ( (@badvibesmoonlight): is the source of this TikTok video. Ellen is very often the first point of contact for families. The toxicology results likely represent decomposition and an artifact of being submerged in an oil tank for several days. Can you imagine what they all went through as the man who was supposed to protect them killed them? When he told her he no longer loved her, Shanann allegedly threatened to keep the children away from him. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The rake broke and he left part of it at the site, where it would later be found by detectives. We must hold him accountable for his crimes, and we must ensure that no other family goes through what the Watts family did. We were so blessed to have such a joyful and wonderful daughter whose beauty was that of a doll. When Shanann awoke, she turned over onto her back and Watts said he straddled her to talk. Chris Watts' daughters Bella, Celeste suffered 'skin slippage' after their bodies were taken out of oil tanker. The case is featured in Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door. An order was made that he should foot the bill for any counselling needed by his relatives in the wake of the slaughter. CeCe. 'We anticipated the bodies to be covered in crude oil and were going to use the pools to put each body in, once recovered.'. The 90-minute long ceremony contained no reference to Shanann's husband,. Trooper Reeder held her left arm and left leg as we moved the body towards the manway.'. Shanann Watts, her two young daughters, and a friend were all murdered in Colorado last month. 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. Watts previously told investigators that Shannans killing was a spur-of-the-moment crime of passion and didnt admit to planning it. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Editors note: The following depiction of the deaths of Shanann, Bella and Celeste Watts is graphic in nature and may be upsetting to some readers. Watts, a 33-year-old Colorado oil worker, killed his wife, Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant, along with his two daughters aged three and four on August 13, 2018. The children and the mother were each pronounced dead at different times, pointing to the difficulty of the recovery process of their bodies. August 13, 2019 / 2:33 PM / CBS Colorado. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Plus, Cocomelon 's official IMDb page's only trivia fact is that, " Cocomelon is honoring the memory of CeCe, Bella, and Nico Watts - whose . He enrolled in mortuary school and began pursuing his license a year later after deciding that along with being a writer, he also wanted a career as a funeral director. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and was activated to serve in the Persian Gulf War. If you are looking for information on funeral services, you have come to the right place. His mistress Kessinger has been taken into witness protection in another state. The funeral started with a congregational singing of Amazing Grace, followed by Scripture readings and additional hymns. 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