American Murder: The Family Next Door

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

Cast

Chris Watts

as Self

Shanann Watts

as Self

Celeste 'CC' Watts

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

Bella Watts

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

Nickole Atkinson

as Self - Shanann's Friend (archive footage)

Frank Rzucek

as Self - Shanann's Dad (archive footage)

Sandi Rzucek

as Self - Shanann's Mom (archive footage)

Frankie Rzucek

as Self - Shanann's Brother (archive footage)

Cindy Watts

as Self - Chris' Mom (archive footage)

Ronnie Watts

as Self - Chris' Dad (archive footage)

Reviews

Dean

Hard to watch. I watched "American Murder: Laci Peterson", watch wasn't easy to watch, but this one is even harder. It will leave you heartbroken. My heart goes to their family....

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