Watts has since pleaded guilty to killing his wife and daughters, as well as a charge of unlawful termination of a pregnancy. 'Sergeant Armstrong went up to the top of the tank and looked in the thief hatch,' states the report. When Shanann awoke, she turned over onto her back and Watts said he straddled her to talk. The staff at Adams-Green Funeral Home knows that familiesand friends come to them at a time of great sorrow and arein need of compassion and understanding. He insisted both of the girls were dead when he dropped them in the tanks. But they did not go to waste. 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. That's pretty sad, isn't it? We have set your language to . A stunning drone video captures the aftermath of the deaths of Bella and CeCe Watts. Shanann Watts, 34, her daughters Bella, 4, Celeste, 3, and unborn son Nico are at their final resting place at Bethesda Cemetery after services on Sept. 1, 2018 in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Credit: Photo provided by Ceciley Pangburn, Crystal Bonvillian, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, on a website where family members can send cash, according to an arrest affidavit in the case, Police: UGA football staffer drunk, racing at 104 mph before fatal crash. With the anticipation of her son to join them, she knew he would be loved by his sisters and family. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. She was our pride and joy, a true gift from God. I was working on my appeal in the Library. I knew if I took my hands off of her, she would still keep me from Nikki. Can you imagine what they all went through as the man who was supposed to protect them killed them? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Would love your thoughts, please comment. In high school and college, he worked on and off at funeral homes in his hometown running errands, washing cars, and assisting on services. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. This browser does not support getting your location. Watts told the investigators that, every time he closes his eyes, he hears Bellas voice pleading, Daddy, no! He said he also looks outside of the prison each day and wonders what he would be doing with his children if they were alive, the report says. 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. Watts said he pleaded guilty to all nine felony charges against him to save everyone involved the heartache of a trial, the report says. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. These babies were adorable, innocent angels who deserved better. Rev. Ellen has two daughters, Tammy and Tracey, and three grandchildren, Ronnie, Justin and Mikey. He graduated high school from New Kent and was a skilled carpenter . Friends and family came together Saturday to honor and remember the family of 34-year-old Shanann Watts and her daughters, 4-year-old Bella Marie and 3-year-old Celeste Cathryn. As the victim was passed through the manway Trooper Bandy and Sergeant continued to support her body as she was placed into a containment pool. PINEHURST, N.C. Family and friends gathered Saturday in North Carolina to say goodbye to a pregnant Frederick woman and her two preschool-age daughters who were killed last month. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Following someones first court appearance, prosecutors have 60 days to decide whether or not to seek the death penalty. Watts said she never screamed or fought back. , updated Together, they have raised 3 wonderful children, Evan, Grace and Shane. John Forbes officiating. They would have blown up a building. Please enter your email and password to sign in. But court papers in Colorado reveal prosecutors could revoke their agreement not to seek lethal injection if Watts commits another felony crime like a serious assault in prison. In the days that followed, Watts played the part of the worried husband and father, giving a TV news interview outside the familys home --which goes on the auction block in April -- and pleading for their safe return. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. After graduating from SUNY Albany and relocating to the Washington, DC . 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. While in Charlotte, he completed his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in 2011. The body was turned over to the Weld County Coroner. A funeral mass was held for Shanann, Bella, Celeste and her unborn son, Nico, in Pinehurst, a small community more than 70 miles from the states capital, Raleigh. The killer dad smothered his two young daughters twice after they woke to see their dead mum's blood-filled eyes. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Dont hurt the baby.. She expected to quietly enter her house, check on her two sleeping baby girls, and then slip into bed next to her loving husband. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. After testing several career paths, Tomgraduated from John Tyler Community College with a degreein Funeral Service. Anna has received a total of 4.4K Likes and . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. You will always be daddys little girl.. 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. 'Trooper Reeder went in first then me close behind. We were so blessed to have such a joyful and wonderful daughter whose beauty was that of a doll. After finding success in writing and teaching, he came into his first funeral home job during the start of the pandemic in 2020. Failed to report flower. He wrapped Shananns body face-down in a bedsheet, which was later recovered at the Andarko oil site. The Sad Emotional Piano is barely audible. He believes she may have been praying as he took her life. Neighborhood children took something out of their room, off their bed and donated. The sound of Shanann being dragged down the staircase woke Celeste, who was getting out of her bed when Watts returned from placing Shananns body on the rear floorboard of his truck, which he had backed into the driveway. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Every time I think about it, Im just like, Did I know I was going to do that before I got on top of her? he said. 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. Family and friends gathered for the funeral mass of Shanann Watts her daughters Bella, 4, Celeste, 3, and unborn son Nico. Its just very its emotional., A lot of them, kids donated, Casper said. The tight-knit community in and surrounding Pinehurst is known for being a destination for golf lovers and retirees. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 16:27, 14 Mar 2019 Her husband, Chris watts, is suspected of killing her. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Shananns and the girls bodies were discovered buried on the Anadarko Petroleum site a few days later, after she had been murdered. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He gave investigators more detail than before about what really happened when Shanann returned from her business trip. Chris Watts has realized that he is in a very dangerous situation, according to a source close to him. Shannan was also murdered by smothering her in a blanket and burying her body in an old work site. She couldnt wait., Frank Rzucek, Shanann Watts father, promised to look after his granddaughters truck and asked Forbes to tell the congregation and his daughter that he had so much to say, but I will make it short: Daddy loves you. The report from Watts Feb. 18 interview with CBI Agent Tammy Lee, FBI Special Agent Grahm Coder and Frederick Police Detective Dave Baumhover did give some insight into Watts transfer out of Colorado. He told the girls their mother was unwell as he dragged her corpse to the car in a sheet, then drove them all to a remote oil field where he dumped Shanann face first in a shallow grave. He subsequently blamed his anger at Shanann on her separating him from his family. He described her in the interview as the more domineering partner in the marriage but said there was nothing abusive about their relationship. 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. based on information from your browser. And just as the deaths of Shanann and her children have captured the nations attention, it has reverberated throughout the community here, including with children who have taken to selling purple plastic bracelets with the names of Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico written in white. His mistress Kessinger has been taken into witness protection in another state. 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. So they were flammable. A stunning drone video captures the aftermath of the deaths of Bella and CeCe Watts. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Celeste Cathryn CeCe Rzucek I found on Findagrave.com. Youre never gonna see the kids again, Watts quoted his wife saying. Tom is a past President of the NorthernVirginia Funeral Directors Association and served on the Boardof the Virginia Funeral Directors Association. 'We got permission from [Watts'] side of the family to have the grandchildren and bury our grandchildren with their mom,' said Shanann Watts' fatherFrank Rzucek. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. It also noted "abundant skin slippage" on the bodies. I do know its something on the mind.. Shanann butted heads most with his mother and, the month before the murders, she had allegedly forbidden his parents from seeing their grandchildren again. He loaded Bella and Celeste onto the trucks rear bench seat -- their mothers body at their feet. . By Bella and Celeste were found submerged in crude oil inside two tanks 100 feet away from their mother's grave. Watts had initially attempted to pin the murders of her children on his wife when he first confessed to murdering Shanann. 'Trooper Reeder and I then walked around the inside of that tank which also had approximately 4 of crude sludge in it. Watts claimed that he snapped and strangled his. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Watts told the investigators he was not sure if he responded affirmatively or not. degree from San Antonio (TX) College. Trooper Reeder and I then passed the body through the manway,' reads the report. He then smothered the girls in the car with a blanket and shoved their bodies into oil tanks. "There is postmortem artifact consisting of bloating, the marbling of the abdominal surfaces, and areas of skin slippage. Chloe Lawless. After leaving the government, Kathryn worked as a Senior Manager in Employee Benefits for Deloitte & Touche, LLP and KPMG, LLP. The correspondence was the first time hed acknowledged killing his kids. Letters: Proposed age limit for gun ownership in Colorado doesn't make sense, Skygazers will have a great view Wednesday of two planets that look like they are almost touching, Multiple Colorado schools temporarily placed under secure status due to threats, Woman shot near CU Boulder overnight, suspect is at large, In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive mayor of a Chicago beset by pandemic and crime, Florida lawmakers to consider expansion of so-called dont say gay law, Drone crashes at Disneyland after hovering over visitors heads See video, Rapper Travis Scott wanted for assaulting Manhattan club sound engineer, destroying $12K in equipment, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 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