Chris Watts' Parents Forgave Him Before the Bodies Were Cold

True Crime Today | Daily True Crime News & Interviews · Jul 9, 2026 · 14m

Chris Watts confessed to murdering his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters Bella and Celeste. He is serving life without parole. And within weeks of his sentencing, his parents Ronnie and Cindy Watts were on camera redirecting blame toward Shanann — the woman their son killed.Cindy described Shanann as controlling and suggested Chris had been pushed to a breaking point. Ronnie told reporters there were unanswered questions. At sentencing, both parents quoted scripture, offered forgiveness, and told their son they would never abandon him. The Rzucek family responded publicly, calling…