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", In a statement, a YouTube spokesperson told CNN, "Our hearts go out to the families who have suffered tragic losses due to violent events. The story became especially well-known in North Carolina, because both Shannan and Chris have ties to the state. "American Murder: The Family Next Door" uses archival footage and social media posts, police interrogation recordings, text messages and home videos to chronicle how Chris Watts killed his pregnant wife and their two children in their hometown of Frederick, Colorado. His daughters were in the back seat. Many criticized Lifetime, calling the network insensitive, while others praised the network for telling an important story. Ohio Teen Admits to Pushing Log Off Cliff That Killed Woman and Asks for Forgiveness From Her Family, French Educator Sylvain Helaine Reassigned From Teaching Kindergarten After Tattooing His Eyes Black, The Murders of Pregnant Shanann Watts and 2 Daughters by Husband Chris Watts Chronicled in New Netflix Series, Shanann Watts’ Parents Say They Had No Idea Her Marriage In Trouble, Black Americans Respond to George Floyd's Killing: 'You Have to Remember the Object Is to Survive', For Black Comedians Making Art in 2020, Existing Is Itself a Form of Protest, George Floyd's Killing and the Movement It Sparked: a Timeline on Everything You Need to Know, A First-Person Account of a Black Lives Matter Protest in Minneapolis Turned Violent by Police, 'A Tsunami of Trauma:' For Black Americans, There Is No Escaping Harmful Racial Injustices.

A trailer, available on YouTube, includes video taken at the couple's 2012 wedding, concerned 911 calls from Shanann's friend and the moments police officers confronted Chris Watts after his wife went missing.

Watts pleaded guilty in 2018 and was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

Reading the insane conspiracy theories, ugly false rumors and lies only make it more painful," Rzucek said. He said Celeste, his 3-year-old daughter, woke up to the sound of him pulling his wife's body down the stairs.

In January, more than a year after the murders, Lifetime released a fictional movie about the crime. The couple married in Charlotte in 2012. 5 On Your Side explains the latest mail delivery scam, United Airlines pilots approve deal that delays furloughs, Poll: Majority of adults don't want Roe v. Wade overturned, US official: 2020 census to end Oct. 5 despite court order, Nicholas Sparks promotes new book 'The Return' based in New Bern, Menconi takes readers through NC's musical history in new book, Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week returns this week, Chatham County couple create scary, safe Halloween event, Meteor lights up skies over Ohio, Pennsylvania, 2 closings/delays reported. He later pleaded guilty to the killings, and is serving five life sentences. Shanann Watts appeared to be fighting for her marriage up until she was murdered by her husband Chris Watts. The harassment is nonstop, he said, adding "we can't grieve. Chris Watts ultimately confessed to strangling 34-year-old Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant with a boy, and then smothering 3-year-old Celeste. "It is cruel, it is heartless and it's flat wrong," he said. Shanann Watts Wiki: Early Life Shanann Cathryn Rzucek was born on January 10, 1984 in Passaic County, New Jersey. The hair-raising trailer for a new true-crime documentary dropped Wednesday, and the streaming giant is digging into the sick tale of Chris Watts, … Later, he met with investigators and gave new details about the murders. View all, 5 NC counties are under alert, including Johnston County. He strangled Shanann in their bedroom and drove 45 miles with her body in the back of his truck to a remote field, he said. Although the crime took place at the Watts' Colorado home in August 2018, the story made national headlines. "We have been subject to threats on our lives all because we are victims of a painful tragedy," Rzucek said. "It boils my blood that my families and other families dealing with worse, unimaginable tragedy have to deal with this kind of cruelty and bullying. As part of Lifetime's "Stop Violence Against Women" campaign, the movie included a public service announcement with information on domestic abuse and crisis help lines. ", In early police interviews, Chris Watts is seen telling detectives he arrived home to find his wife and children missing, and frets, "did I cause this? Did I make her feel like she needed to leave? Chris originally claimed he didn't know where his wife was but later confessed to killing Shanann in their home. The network claimed the movie was based on real-life events, but Shanann's parents said much of it was an inaccurate portrayal. The companies have not responded, he said. Why does it take so long to recall a dangerous product? ", Autopsies Completed for Slain Mother Shanann Watts and Her 2 Young Daughters, How the Watts Family's Dog Is Adjusting to His New Home With Shanann's Brother, Brother of Shanann Watts Details Family's Heartache: 'We Lost So Much in the Blink of an Eye'. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted events are opening: Here's where to go, NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017, NC woman finds two-headed snake in her home, Bar owners upset state limiting them to some outdoor seating during pandemic, Owner of The Rialto has concerns after Cooper announces plans for reopening, Weird Al Presents: ‘America Is Doomed, the Musical’. How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19? Netflix will release a full-length documentary on Wednesday detailing the 2018 murders of Shanann Watts and her young daughters. But nothing has been done to stop the harassment. The original spelling of her first name is Shan’ann. He returned to the truck and smothered Bella, who begged for her life, and dumped her with Celeste, Watts said. Lambert said a group of people have been helping the family track down the cyber bullies and are "constantly reporting" them.

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Shanann grew up in Aberdeen, attended Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines and still has family members in North Carolina. Let's take it seriously. He no longer loved her, he said, and she threatened to leave and take the children, Watts told detectives. Then he buried his wife's body in a shallow grave, he said. "I just want you to know a little bit of my story," she says. Shanann’s parents’ names are Frank Rzucek and Sandra “Sandi” Rzucek (nee Oronati). Rzucek said his family hasn't been given the "right to mourn in peace.". THOMAS FRIEDMAN: Trump sent a warning. Chris Watts ultimately confessed to strangling 34-year-old Shanann, who was 15 weeks pregnant with a boy, and then smothering 3-year-old Celeste. Rzucek also pleaded for lawmakers and local leaders to help protect victims' families. A trailer, available on … Chris graduated from Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville in 2003. Facebook and Twitter did not immediately respond to CNN's requests for comment. as he cut off her air supply. He said he wouldn't go into specifics about what exactly the online harassment looks like, but his family has made many attempts to contact the multiple social media platforms about the bullying. Frank Rzucek, Shanann Watts' father, gave his statement outside the home where his daughter once lived. We rigorously enforce our policies that prohibit harassment, including removing videos that target victims of violent events or their families and claim these events were 'hoaxes' or didn't happen, when flagged by our users.". "And we have really tried and racked our brain over a year to get something done. ", Watts' pregnant body and the bodies of her children, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, were found in August in a secluded oil field where Shanann's husband, Chris Watts worked. 32-year-old Fuquay-Varina man struck, killed by Amtrak passenger train, Two troopers involved in overnight crashes on I-40 in Wake County, Chaotic first debate: Taunts overpower Trump, Biden visions, Anxiety, stress, depression: Here's where to find help, Wake schools work to balance safety, socialization with return to the classroom, Hoke County Schools manage COVID cases while keeping students in class, Fall is here: Here's how temperatures have changed throughout the years, Here comes the chill: Long stretch of brisk fall days and sunshine ahead, NASCAR at long last adds schedule variety with 2021 changes, Virus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or Tuesday, Two high-end resale boutiques burglarized in Raleigh, Cary, Two boutiques burglarized in Wake County, owners say crimes are connected, Walmart is redesigning its stores. Check out the Triangle's newest nature preserve with trails, working farms, VCA spotlight: Videri Chocolate Factory to keep soft serve ice cream on the menu, WRAL, Politifact partner for live fact check during presidential debate, Underground speakeasy: Historic tavern hidden beneath 1920s hotel on Fayetteville Street, Thanks to locally owned Virtual Claus, COVID isn't canceling every visit with Santa this year, Biden, Trump take differing approaches to debate preparation, Ask these 3 questions before you share on social media. Updated: 2020-09-30 07:54:38, Posted September 30, 2020 7:53 a.m. EDTUpdated September 30, 2020 7:54 a.m. EDT, By Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer. Copyright 2020 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. The father of Shanann Watts, who was killed along with her two daughters by her husband is pleading with online bullies to stop the harassment his family has endured in the past year. CNN's Chris Boyette contributed to this report.

Watts said "he snapped" after arguing with his wife. All rights reserved. Steven Lambert, the family's attorney, said they've contacted Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. His plea deal allowed him to avoid the death penalty. (CNN)The father of Shanann Watts, who was killed along with her two daughters by her husband is pleading with online bullies to stop the harassment his family has endured in the past year. "Every time we turn around there is someone trying to capitalize on our tragedy by spreading false rumors and outright lies about Shanann and our grandchildren," he said. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. "We are calling on you again to do the right thing, to take some responsibility for your platforms and stop this despicable conduct," he said, addressing companies. "There's no regulatory arm of YouTube, there's no customer service line for YouTube, no customer service line for Facebook to contact," Lambert said. Details, Published: 2020-09-30 07:53:00 If you previously used a social network to login to WRAL.com, click the “Forgot your password” link to reset your password.