2020

1h 23m

7.3(743 votes)

Crime

Documentary

Overview

Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.

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Cast & Crew

19 members

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Chris Watts

Self

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Shanann Watts

Self

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Celeste 'CC' Watts

Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)

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Bella Watts

Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)

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Nickole Atkinson

Self - Shanann's Friend (archive footage)

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Frank Rzucek

Self - Shanann's Dad (archive footage)

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Sandi Rzucek

Self - Shanann's Mom (archive footage)

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Frankie Rzucek

Self - Shanann's Brother (archive footage)

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Cindy Watts

Self - Chris' Mom (archive footage)

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Ronnie Watts

Self - Chris' Dad (archive footage)

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Nichol Kessinger

Self - Chris' Mistress (archive footage)

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Luke Epple

Self - Chris' Supervisor (archive footage)

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Mark Jamieson

Self - Chris' Childhood Friend (archive footage)

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Marcelo Kopcow

Self - Judge (archive footage)

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Michael Rourke

Self - District Attorney, Weld County, CO (archive footage)

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Jim Benemann

Self - News Anchor, Colorado (archive footage)

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Karen Leigh

Self - News Anchor, Colorado (archive footage)

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Theresa Marchetta

Self - News Anchor, Denver, CO (archive footage)

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Tom Mustin

Self - News Anchor, Denver, CO (archive footage)

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