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Chris Watts details his crimes
A Colorado man convicted of killing his pregnant wife and two daughters is serving a life sentence. Last month, he told investigators what happened the day of the crime. Authorities released an audio recording of an interview he had with investigators.
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Four-year-old Bella Watts pleaded for her life, just moments after she watched her father kill her younger sister, according to lawyer
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Chris Watts sentenced to life for killing family
A Colorado father was sentenced to life without parole Monday after pleading guilty to murdering his pregnant wife and their two daughters. The judge said it was perhaps the "most inhumane and vicious crime" he's seen. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
"Evil monster": Man sentenced to life for killing wife and daughters
Christopher Watts pleaded guilty to three charges of murder in the deaths of his wife, Shanann Watts, and their young daughters
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A Colorado man was sentenced to life in prison for killing his pregnant wife and their two young daughters. Prosecutors said they agreed not to seek the death penalty in exchange for Christopher Watts' guilty plea, after seeking approval from Shanann Watts' family. Rikki Klieman joins CBSN for analysis of the case.
Video shows man charged in family's slayings giving talk on relationships
YouTube video posted in 2012 shows Christopher Watts giving a PowerPoint presentation that he titled "Communication Speech, Relationship Deterioration and Repair"
Chris Watts appears in court
The Colorado father accused of killing his wife and two young daughters appeared before a judge Tuesday. Members of Shanann Watts' family were there as the judge read the murder charges. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports
Colorado man charged with murdering family
Chris Watts was in court Tuesday to face charges for the murder of his pregnant wife, Shanann, and two young daughters. According to an affidavit released Monday, Watts claims his wife killed their children after he told her he wanted to separate, and he then strangled her in a fit of rage. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN with the latest from Colorado.
Colorado father appears in court to face charges in family's slaying
Chris Watts said he erupted in rage and strangled his pregnant wife Shanann Watts, according to court documents
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Chris Watts charged with murder
Prosecutors have charged a Colorado man, Christopher Watts, with murder in the deaths of his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters. Watts, 33, was charged Monday with five counts of first-degree murder, three counts of tampering with a deceased body and one count of unlawful termination of a pregnancy. Watch the press conference here.
Chris Watts charged with murder
A Colorado man whose wife and two children were found dead last week was charged Monday with their murders. Christopher Watts will be back in court Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Colorado man charged with murder in deaths of wife, daughters
Christopher Watts, 33, was charged Monday afternoon with five counts of first-degree murder
Using social media to help crack cases
On social media, the Watts family appeared happy. But now Chris Watts is accused of killing his wife Shanann and two daughters. So how do investigators find the clues underneath those seemingly perfect images? Retired senior FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole joins CBSN with what investigators will be looking at.
How investigators will use social media in family's murder case
Shanann Watts posted photos and videos of her family on social media; a former FBI profiler explains the significance
Affidavit of Colo. father accused of murder expected to be made public Monday
The Colorado father is expected to be formally charged for the murders of his pregnant wife, two daughters
Court filing requests that DNA swabs be taken from slain girls' necks
Police have not released any information about how 34-year-old Shanann, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste Watts died
Colorado daughters found in oil tank
Prosecutors in Colorado are preparing to file formal charges against Chris Watts, who is accused of murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Neighbors on Chris Watts' arrest
Friends and family say they were shocked to learn a father and husband is the sole suspect in his wife and children's murders. Just days before, Chris Watts pleaded for his family's safe return after they went missing. The bodies of the three victims were later found. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined CBSN to share details on this case.
Slain kids were found in oil tank and had been there for several days, court documents say
Chris Watts is being held in a Colorado jail after reportedly confessing to killing his pregnant wife and their two daughters
Ex-FBI profiler says suspect's plea for slain family's return shows "arrogance"
Ex-FBI profiler says Chris Watts talks about himself and doesn't show emotion or empathy for slain wife and daughters
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
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Americans paid nearly 90% of Trump's 2025 tariffs, new analysis found
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Americans paid nearly 90% of Trump's 2025 tariffs, new analysis found
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One marriage, two campaigns: Iowa spouses launch dual campaigns for legislature
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
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Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
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James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
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"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
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James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
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Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
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FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
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Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
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White tent set up on Nancy Guthrie's porch
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Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search
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Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
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ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
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NASA delays Artemis II launch
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In 2024, Gisèle Pelicot became the public face of sexual abuse as the center of a notorious mass rape trial in France, during which her ex-husband was found guilty of drugging her unconscious and inviting dozens of men to abuse her. In this preview of her first U.S. broadcast interview, Pelicot explains to Seth Doane why she felt it was important to go public about her horrifying story. Watch the full interview on "CBS Sunday Morning" February 15.