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A man's confession to killing his pregnant wife and two daughters shocks the world.
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In 2018, 38-year-old Shanan Watts and her two youngest daughters disappeared in Colorado. With the heartbreaking details emerging, the family's story made headlines around the world.
"The documentary follows the true story of Chris Watts, who confessed to killing his pregnant wife Shanann Watts and their two daughters in August 2018 in the United States. The events are narrated through security camera footage, social media photos, and text messages. It's a hard movie to watch - especially since it's about a real crime - both for the way it's made and the way it invades Shannan Watts' personal life as it tries to find the motive behind Chris Watts' murder of his family. If you're interested in documentaries about crime, you'll like 'American Murder: The Family Next Door'."