It's been nearly 2 years since he murdered his beautiful family and I'm still obsessed with this case. I think it's because it's such a horrific act that I still can't fathom to this day as to why he did it.
just wated to say i love your channel, its a very unique niche perspective and having you breakdown location by location for us really makes the most of the resources available even on touchy subjects the insight provided is invaluable to help understand these events which otherwise might only hear or read about and rarely go through the trouble of researching independently, but to have it all laid out perfectly deserves a big thank you.
I never heard those details about the girls before. It’s heartbreaking. I’m in tears. How could ANYONE do that? Why he didn’t let the girls live is mind boggling and incomprehensible.
Shannan's best friend , Nicole Atkinson is the reason he was caught so quickly. The neighbor (Nate) camera was helpful but if not for Nicole going by her gut feeling ,calling the cops so fast, CW may have gotten away w/ it.
Agreed the Nicole looking for Shanann was key to quick resolution of the case, but I think even without Nicole checking up on Shanann that day, neighbor Nate's camera would have been a key factor once the investigation began. At some point Shanann and girls would be reported missing. At that point investigators would start asking about available videos, etc.
@@tomrawson Yes I agree. I'm wondering how he thought he would get away with just putting his wife in a shallow grave. He also had the bed sheet there didn't he? He must have realised that at some point she would be found and then it would be obvious it was him. Or do you think that he intended to go back and cover his tracks?
@@EllyB1104 So many possibilities, but one thing for sure is he didn't think it through very far. People hoping to off spouses by making them disappear are not very smart. Very few get away with it. Craig Stebic is still free, but he's the only one I can think of. Scott Peterson, Drew Peterson, Chris Watts, and most of the rest are lifers at the Graybar Hotel.
@@tomrawson Drew Peterson got away with Stacy Peterson's murder/disappearance. He got caught when his previous wife's dead body was exhumed and re-examined. He's in prison for his 2nd wife's murder, NOT Stacy's - the 3rd wife.
@@fortheloveofgod7258 Not sure the point of your comment. I know why Drew Peterson is in prison. Drew Peterson's arrest and conviction for the murder of Kathleen Savio (his 3rd wife--there were two before her who miraculously survived the ordeal), proves the point of my previous comment. Kathleen Savio's death was originally ruled an accident. 4th wife's (Stacy) disappearance caused investigators to take a second look at Kathleen Savio's death and decide it was not an accident, but a homicide.
A good fella on YT has done a dashcam drive of the exact drive he took that morning. There is no sound, just some haunting music, along the way. The drive is deadly towards the end, and is horrific to think.that the girls endured that.
I never thought I would do this video, but I had several requests from viewers so I decided to go ahead. It is one of the worst crimes I have ever heard of in my whole life.
Omygolly I’m LOVING your attention to detail. Just found your channel and have been binge watching. Was going to request you cover this case and now am doubly impressed ! Thank you 🙏🏻 🇦🇺
I'm mesmerized by the assimilation of geography and history in Forrest's videos--They just eliminate the fourth dimension of time and make these evens seem so real and personal--especially crime events like this one- it makes us see and remember the victims of crime , not just get wrapped up in the fascination of a psychopath. Your work is exceptional.
Can’t imagine punching that sweet little girl like I can’t wrap my mind around it but then to think that a punch was nothing compared to what he was about to do to her or was in the process of doing to her. Literally makes me so sick
I remember reading about this back when it happened, it's a horrible story. Revisiting this now with a two-year-old daughter of my own, I can barely handle it. Thanks for your work Forrest, always appreciated.
This was a difficult video to watch, having three children of my own, I divorced my adulterous wife but I had fight for the custody of my children because the law has it’s head up it’s ass in the UK and favours the woman. I was not going to leave my children with her. Now she trying to take my house and all my money from me and the law is going to let her do this, I understand the court process and law is different in the US, the court hearing is soon.
I'm very impressed with your Google Earth skills, lol. I've tried to pinpoint the battery site on a few tries, but there are so many of them all throughout CO that I just couldn't track them down precisely. Very nice video. I have a couple of comments, as follows: The autopsy found no broken bones on either child, though this misconception has been widely reported.. Also, despite his second confession, there's no corroborating evidence that I've been able to find that he killed them at the worksite rather than at home, which makes more practical sense imo. His story doesn't explain why the police dogs alerted several areas in the basement and Bella's room or why the basement room door triggered the security sensors while CW was loading the truck, or why it took him an hour to load the truck after pulling into the driveway. As well, there's the common sense view that who would pile their kids on top of their dead mother with no car seats and a gas can on his way to a petrol storage facility an hour away in daylight? Who would bring two live kids to kill them at a worksite where coworkers are expected to be showing up shortly? There are other plausibility problems with his latest (3rd) confesion too that could be explained in more detail. Again, thanks for the additional info.
Dreamingrightnow I made the video in close proximity of his confession and I think I gave him more credibility than he deserves. After all, he is a sociopath of the worst kind. I agree with everything you have said and now think he most likely killed them all at home, then made up stories like sociopaths do. Thank you for your comment! I appreciate it.
It is so shocking how evil can be so close. I know videos like this is hard but it does remind us that evil looks like our neighbor, spouse, friend or child. My prayers are with the family. RIP Shanann, Bella, CeCe and Niko
You should do a video on the camp fire in california. Right now the google maps of Paradise California are very interesting because you can see the path of the fire and the destruction from satellite view, but street view shows the town the way it was before the fire. It is very very eerie.
He didn't break her bones. It was a rumor started on Dr Phil, however autopsy confirms, no broken bones. Excellent video and I was wondering would you do it. I did a video on this titled "A Chris Watts" which goes into painstaking details about the murder and aftermath.
Thank you for this video. Jon Chrymes Hi Jon. I caught that also about the broken bones rumor. Stated within this video also is that there was blunt force trauma to Bella’s jaw. I don’t recall seeing that in the autopsy report either. I’ve read it many times. Perhaps I missed it. It’s good to see you out here.
@@Scoop-Wilson/Jon Chrymes I think that (blunt force trauma rumor) was another example of Dr Phil amping up interest in his show. No one should take what he says at face value; he's a bottom feeder.
Wow, what an absolutely horrific tragedy. I could see why making this video was so gut wrenching. To be honest I was really struggling to watch it. R.I.P to the innocent young family. Thanks again Forrest 😊.
People don’t like hearing this, but his actions were narcissistic and psychopathic; however he is not diagnostically anyone of those things. He’s also not sociopathic in the slightest. In the context of murder, that activity is a byproduct of sociopathic, psychopathic, narcissistic and any number of psychological traits. The problem is that the constructs of psychopathy and sociopathy are long-standing and chronic. Sociopaths are marked by emotional instability, moodiness, novelty-seeking, and other overtly dysfunctional behaviors. Chris Watts was reportedly a good student in school, reliable at work and had been with Shannan for about 7 years. That’s the antithesis of sociopathy or antisocial personality. Factor 1 psychopathy would be the closet in outward appearance to Chris Watts, but they are usually not that reliable at work or school. They also don’t have positive relationships for very long. They manipulate and use people. Shannan’s own words were that Chris used to be sweet and loving. Only when the affair started did he become secretive, deceptive, and cold. One could argue that he had vulnerable narcissism or characteristics along those lines, but one could never truly know that. Vulnerable (covert) narcissism is often typified by emotional dysfunction as well, so that’s a consideration to keep in mind. Sometimes people commit crimes, and despite how taboo they are, the perpetrator is not mentally defective. It’s not an excuse it’s just the way it is. I would recommend Dr Todd Grande’s RUclips channel for a closer look into the overall description of mental health topics. I don’t always agree with him on each point as a mental health worker myself, but he is accurate on reporting academics.
I remember hearing about that on the news as I delivered to Aurora every week. It was so heartbreaking and awful and unimaginable. Hopefully that monster never takes a breath of free air again.
Your content is always packed with good information and tastefully done. I really feel you should have more views and subscribers. Have you ever thought of changing the name to something like Google Earth History or Historical Google Earth? Just thought and thanks for the videos.
Forrest, you are doing for us all a great service! We should never forget what you said at the beginning about psychopathic killers.......they either have not been caught yet or have yet to kill someone. Vigilance is the citizens most powerful weapon against such evil. Never be afraid to inquire of your neighbor if there is anything you can do for them.......watch their property, watch for unfamiliar faces or activity and watch for unfamiliar behaviors. Crying "wolf" is better than not calling at all.
I’m glad I found your channel. I first watched your James Dean documentary. I shared to my FB, subbed and belled. This is my second one. You have created a very unique form of investigative documentary journalism. Bravo! CW is worst scum ever.
Forrest, I think you do an awesome job. I would like to let you know about a very interesting case of Dr. Jeffrey McDonald in Fort Bragg, NC, 1970. A best seller was written "Fatal Vision" and a TV movie. Look into it....a fascinating case.
The people who currently live in these houses really appreciate the attention and exact locations you are giving them. I would imagine many people will visit out of morbid curiosity or worse as many become obsessed with these horrible crimes.
That's a tough one, man. Very tough. As you said, though, people need to know about this. You're doing some great work. Thank you. I'm loving your channel.
Smh,what a tragedy . Great commentary on a sad story! Thanks for keeping their memory in the forefront . I had actually forgotten I went back and read up on it so thank you!
There is something more visceral and even more shocking about seeing this through google earth. I feel sick to my stomach but thanks for posting this nonetheless. Not for the faint-hearted.
an update to this in case anyone doesn't know - Chris actually suffocated the kids first before he killed Shannan. But he didn't do it for long enough and they both woke up. They saw him wrapping Shannan up and he decided to just take them with him rather go through it again right then and there. Then finished the job at the oil site. Poor girls being driven all the way out there to unfamiliar territory, with their dead mother at their feet. They must have been so confused and scared. And Shannan had apparantly 'given birth' before he buried her. Fucking monster, how could he do this..
Chris Watts and other psychopaths that commit murder beyond a reasonable doubt should never see jail. They should have their skins peeled off in strips, never allowed to pass out, chemically or otherwise brought back to consciousness repeatedly, screaming in agony for an end that won't come quickly enough. Oh yeah, and it should be broadcast on pay-per-view!
Forrest, Two historical crime story suggestions for your Google Maps retracing videos. One is the Charles Starkweather spree killings and The Goldenstate Killer killings. Love the ones you go to and film on location. Really kicks them up a notch. Good stuff. Keep it up.
Great video and analysis. I like the way you honestly report what you know, and what you do not know. You say what is fact and what is estimation, conjecture, or hearsay...that's honest analysis.
Forrest, I really appreciate all the work you put into these videos. To see how this stuff fits into the real world helps me to see it as more real and therefore more horrifying. I would love to see a video where you show how you research these things. It can't be easy.
I always enjoy your uploads Forrest and find them very educational, and I know how difficult this particular one must have been for you...but you presented the information in a very dignified manner. I'm in the UK, and I think this case has affected people worldwide....Many Thanks.
Jacqueline Morris thank you for your kind words and I think the family members will find some solace in the fact that this case has affected people worldwide.
Can you please do a Jimmy Hoffa Episode? It's one of the great mysteries of our time. The upcoming Martin Scorsese film "The Irishman" about the reputed killer of Hoffa (Claimed by hit man Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran in his book "I Heard you Paint Houses" = Hit man paints walls (kills and splatters blood on wall) (starring Robert DeNiro) premiers this fall. Hoffa leaves his house and has a lunch appointment at the Machus Red Fox restaurant in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, but he's never seen after that. There's a lot of conjecture on the exact home he was killed in but it's in Detroit. They shot him and wrapped him up in a rug and either disposed of the body in cement shoes at the bottom of the Detroit River, or cremated his body at Grandlawn Cemetery in Detroit, or as is widely thought he became part of NY Giants Stadium, among other theories and rumors.
Great video, and very sad. Do you have any interest in covering the events of the Waco Siege? Could be an interesting topic for you to cover. Thanks for providing these neat vids. :)
thanks for doing a great summary and showing the general locations. I have a hard time reading on the news and stuff about it cuz it is so upsetting, thank you for doing the leg work and presenting the facts. this is so sad and horrible. i can tell you had a hard time doing this video, so here is a great big virtual hug for you!
What sick twisted person could even think about doing something like this to another human being, let alone their own flesh and blood. I just can’t even fathom. I subscribed to your channel yesterday. The titanic video was terrific as well as this one. Can’t wait to see more of your videos. Thank you Forrest!
This is so sad. I tend to think that most murders are premeditated. But, this one is horrible. Just found your channel. Subbed to you. I would say it's a great channel, but I can't. However, there is value in knowing these true stories and knowing where they happened. Good Job.
This case has really hit home for a lot of us. It absolutely blows your mind that he totally wiped his beautiful family out like that. As a father it has always been my number one job to take care of my wife and kids and keep them safe. It goes against everything we all believe in. Another aspect that brings this even closer to home and has gripped the nation is that Shannan recorded hours of videos documenting every aspect of their lives. This case is unique because of her doing that which has brought us that much closer to them, and therefore capturing our hearts. It breaks my heart as well as the nation's as to what he did to them.
I hadn't heard of this crime prior...however, I didn't quite understand your point about it being premeditated. You stated that Chris Watts told his buddies to "not worry about that area..." as evidence that it was premeditated. What was the timing and context of his comment? Great videos btw. I enjoy the tone, and detail of the information provided.
I appreciate the work you did on this video, but you have a lot of misinformation on here. He didn't smother them with the blanket as there were no fibres found in their airways. He confessed he placed the blanket over their head before placing one hand around their neck holding their head against the seat and the other hand over their mouth and smothered them. The autopsy report didn't report broken bones. Bella had damage inside her mouth likely from struggling while her father smothered her. There's never been any mention of him "elbowing" her. This crime is already horrific enough!
these type of videos show much you can do your own research and find out true locations of actual events. thank you for posting these types of things especially the nuke one! it’s my favorite!
Good video! I had already managed to locate this site on Google Earth before I'd heard the prison confession video. In the confession video, I thought that Watts indicated that he smothered Ce Ce while Bella was sitting right next to her. Agent Coder asked him if he was right beside Bella and I thought he had said yes. I could not grasp the callous nature of this entire confession! Then Bella asked if the same thing was going to happen to her. However, this video states another opinion about exactly where he murdered Ce Ce. I am confused now. This entire case is so difficult to comprehend!
TFS! This is difficult to comprehend. Divorce! Half of Married couples do it vs murdering their spouses. Our mental health health care sucks (along with the rest of our health care system in USA). Heart wrenching story. Love your videos Forrest!!! 👍👍👍❤️
@@lmjesus2192 - I don't think anyone without mental health problems could even be able to think something like what this man did. He was classified as a Narcissistic sociopath i read, which basically means that he feels feelings very little if at all.
Bella did not say "are you gonna do to me what you did to cece". She asked " Is the same going to happen to me as Cece?". He did not break any bones putting Cece in the tank not to Bella. Where are you getting this bullshit ? There was nothing in the autopsy report about blunt-force trauma to the left side of Bellas jaw. He did not punch her to knock her out. Read the pages, read the autopsy report and watch and listen to the interviews before commenting on a video giving the wrong information. He told Troy on Sunday night he would go to the site on Monday morning. He told the worker who found the leak on Sunday he was heading out there on Monday so there was no need for two of them to be there. This was premeditated before the weekend.
I read all the case files that were released online after he plead guilty and never saw (or heard) anyone say anything about Bella’s jaw being damaged in any way. Where did you get that information? Just curious. BTW, my husband loves your videos.
I don't think Chris's case is worse than Peterson's. Laci was decapitated, had missing limbs, cracked ribs, torso emptied. Scott and Chris should be cell mates on death row. Both are horrific.
He's a discusting shell of a human. Sickening he used his boot to pushing them in! Unbelievable! Great video Sir! I know it was a difficult for you to make but these are some of the things they should include the new Movie coming out in 2020!
There is a video on RUclips that shows him the day of the murder. The neighbor who was a friend of the wife had gone to the door for some reason and became suspicious. She then called police who came to the residence where they called the husband to come home. They show him in video talking to police. The person who posted the video was explaining how this creep was lying. His body language and mannerisms reeked of guilt. A neighbor who had the camera claimed that what was on video was totally out of character for this murderer. He kept fidgeting and messing with his cell phone. The poster claims that he was probably texting his girlfriend while at the house that morning. I had heard about him putting the bodies in these big tanks. I didn't realize that he literally had to break bones and stuff there little bodies in the opening. I can only hope that for the rest of his miserable life he is haunted by his daughters last moments. Of course he could care less so maybe he will get special inmate treatment in jail. Hope he suffers greatly. I have four kids and I would die for each and every one of them if I had to. Kids are such a gift and I for one am greatfull to have been blessed with mine.
I love your content! Very powerful this one in particular! I have a couple of ideas for you if you’re interested TWA 800, PAN AM 103, Uss Thresher & the Tenerife disaster ?
The last words of Bella are heart breaking. She knew what was coming. The worst betrayal of a parent I've ever heard of.
What did she say?
Rest in peace, Shanann, Bella, Celeste, and Nico 🙏
He is truly disgusting, but I love all the uploads. Thanks as always Forrest.
Thanks for doing this Forrest. It was difficult to hear the details of this disgusting animal but we appreciate you uploading it.
I can hear the struggle and the disgust in your voice, gives me some faith in that not all people are just pure evil
It's been nearly 2 years since he murdered his beautiful family and I'm still obsessed with this case. I think it's because it's such a horrific act that I still can't fathom to this day as to why he did it.
Very emotional yet powerful video. Great upload.
just wated to say i love your channel, its a very unique niche perspective and having you breakdown location by location for us really makes the most of the resources available even on touchy subjects the insight provided is invaluable to help understand these events which otherwise might only hear or read about and rarely go through the trouble of researching independently, but to have it all laid out perfectly deserves a big thank you.
Always hated describing someone as "evil." In a way it seems to absolve them of responsibility, but this man is a special breed.
I never heard those details about the girls before. It’s heartbreaking. I’m in tears.
How could ANYONE do that? Why he didn’t let the girls live is mind boggling and incomprehensible.
My guess is because the girl saw him wrapping the mom in a sheet and he was scared she was going to say something. That's just my guess but who knows
@@Absolut187 Or maybe he's just a fuckin scumbag and thats the only reason needed to explain it.
Shannan's best friend , Nicole Atkinson is the reason he was caught so quickly. The neighbor (Nate) camera was helpful but if not for Nicole going by her gut feeling ,calling the cops so fast, CW may have gotten away w/ it.
Agreed the Nicole looking for Shanann was key to quick resolution of the case, but I think even without Nicole checking up on Shanann that day, neighbor Nate's camera would have been a key factor once the investigation began. At some point Shanann and girls would be reported missing. At that point investigators would start asking about available videos, etc.
@@tomrawson Yes I agree. I'm wondering how he thought he would get away with just putting his wife in a shallow grave. He also had the bed sheet there didn't he? He must have realised that at some point she would be found and then it would be obvious it was him. Or do you think that he intended to go back and cover his tracks?
@@EllyB1104 So many possibilities, but one thing for sure is he didn't think it through very far. People hoping to off spouses by making them disappear are not very smart. Very few get away with it. Craig Stebic is still free, but he's the only one I can think of. Scott Peterson, Drew Peterson, Chris Watts, and most of the rest are lifers at the Graybar Hotel.
@@tomrawson Drew Peterson got away with Stacy Peterson's murder/disappearance. He got caught when his previous wife's dead body was exhumed and re-examined. He's in prison for his 2nd wife's murder, NOT Stacy's - the 3rd wife.
@@fortheloveofgod7258 Not sure the point of your comment. I know why Drew Peterson is in prison. Drew Peterson's arrest and conviction for the murder of Kathleen Savio (his 3rd wife--there were two before her who miraculously survived the ordeal), proves the point of my previous comment. Kathleen Savio's death was originally ruled an accident. 4th wife's (Stacy) disappearance caused investigators to take a second look at Kathleen Savio's death and decide it was not an accident, but a homicide.
A good fella on YT has done a dashcam drive of the exact drive he took that morning. There is no sound, just some haunting music, along the way. The drive is deadly towards the end, and is horrific to think.that the girls endured that.
This tragedy still gets to me. I was watching videos on this. So cold-hearted. But very interesting to know where this all took place.
I never thought I would do this video, but I had several requests from viewers so I decided to go ahead. It is one of the worst crimes I have ever heard of in my whole life.
Omygolly I’m LOVING your attention to detail. Just found your channel and have been binge watching. Was going to request you cover this case and now am doubly impressed ! Thank you 🙏🏻 🇦🇺
I'm mesmerized by the assimilation of geography and history in Forrest's videos--They just eliminate the fourth dimension of time and make these evens seem so real and personal--especially crime events like this one- it makes us see and remember the victims of crime , not just get wrapped up in the fascination of a psychopath. Your work is exceptional.
I waited for this video. Its so shocking and horrible what happend there.
In one of his interviews when he was smiling and saying I want them back to me that’s the turning point guilty.
Appreciate the content thank you for your work
Can’t imagine punching that sweet little girl like I can’t wrap my mind around it but then to think that a punch was nothing compared to what he was about to do to her or was in the process of doing to her. Literally makes me so sick
I remember reading about this back when it happened, it's a horrible story. Revisiting this now with a two-year-old daughter of my own, I can barely handle it. Thanks for your work Forrest, always appreciated.
Thanks for doing this. This story has always intrigued me. How a man with a beautiful family could do that is beyond my comprehension.
This was a difficult video to watch, having three children of my own, I divorced my adulterous wife but I had fight for the custody of my children because the law has it’s head up it’s ass in the UK and favours the woman. I was not going to leave my children with her. Now she trying to take my house and all my money from me and the law is going to let her do this, I understand the court process and law is different in the US, the court hearing is soon.
Good luck mate
And how things are right now?
Thank you for the time invested making these. I'm always happy to see your videos in my feed.
I'm very impressed with your Google Earth skills, lol. I've tried to pinpoint the battery site on a few tries, but there are so many of them all throughout CO that I just couldn't track them down precisely. Very nice video. I have a couple of comments, as follows: The autopsy found no broken bones on either child, though this misconception has been widely reported.. Also, despite his second confession, there's no corroborating evidence that I've been able to find that he killed them at the worksite rather than at home, which makes more practical sense imo. His story doesn't explain why the police dogs alerted several areas in the basement and Bella's room or why the basement room door triggered the security sensors while CW was loading the truck, or why it took him an hour to load the truck after pulling into the driveway. As well, there's the common sense view that who would pile their kids on top of their dead mother with no car seats and a gas can on his way to a petrol storage facility an hour away in daylight? Who would bring two live kids to kill them at a worksite where coworkers are expected to be showing up shortly? There are other plausibility problems with his latest (3rd) confesion too that could be explained in more detail. Again, thanks for the additional info.
Dreamingrightnow I made the video in close proximity of his confession and I think I gave him more credibility than he deserves. After all, he is a sociopath of the worst kind. I agree with everything you have said and now think he most likely killed them all at home, then made up stories like sociopaths do.
Thank you for your comment! I appreciate it.
It is so shocking how evil can be so close. I know videos like this is hard but it does remind us that evil looks like our neighbor, spouse, friend or child. My prayers are with the family. RIP Shanann, Bella, CeCe and Niko
You should do a video on the camp fire in california. Right now the google maps of Paradise California are very interesting because you can see the path of the fire and the destruction from satellite view, but street view shows the town the way it was before the fire. It is very very eerie.
He didn't break her bones. It was a rumor started on Dr Phil, however autopsy confirms, no broken bones. Excellent video and I was wondering would you do it. I did a video on this titled "A Chris Watts" which goes into painstaking details about the murder and aftermath.
Thank you for this video.
Jon Chrymes
Hi Jon. I caught that also about the broken bones rumor.
Stated within this video also is that there was blunt force trauma to Bella’s jaw. I don’t recall seeing that in the autopsy report either. I’ve read it many times. Perhaps I missed it.
It’s good to see you out here.
@@Scoop-Wilson/Jon Chrymes I think that (blunt force trauma rumor) was another example of Dr Phil amping up interest in his show. No one should take what he says at face value; he's a bottom feeder.
Sadly there are monsters walking the earth parading as people. Rest in heavenly peace Shanann and your three babies 💔🙏
Wow, what an absolutely horrific tragedy. I could see why making this video was so gut wrenching. To be honest I was really struggling to watch it. R.I.P to the innocent young family. Thanks again Forrest 😊.
I am sure no bones were broken but if what you say about blunt force trauma to side of Baby Bellas face that just sickens me
People don’t like hearing this, but his actions were narcissistic and psychopathic; however he is not diagnostically anyone of those things. He’s also not sociopathic in the slightest. In the context of murder, that activity is a byproduct of sociopathic, psychopathic, narcissistic and any number of psychological traits. The problem is that the constructs of psychopathy and sociopathy are long-standing and chronic. Sociopaths are marked by emotional instability, moodiness, novelty-seeking, and other overtly dysfunctional behaviors. Chris Watts was reportedly a good student in school, reliable at work and had been with Shannan for about 7 years. That’s the antithesis of sociopathy or antisocial personality. Factor 1 psychopathy would be the closet in outward appearance to Chris Watts, but they are usually not that reliable at work or school. They also don’t have positive relationships for very long. They manipulate and use people. Shannan’s own words were that Chris used to be sweet and loving. Only when the affair started did he become secretive, deceptive, and cold. One could argue that he had vulnerable narcissism or characteristics along those lines, but one could never truly know that. Vulnerable (covert) narcissism is often typified by emotional dysfunction as well, so that’s a consideration to keep in mind. Sometimes people commit crimes, and despite how taboo they are, the perpetrator is not mentally defective. It’s not an excuse it’s just the way it is. I would recommend Dr Todd Grande’s RUclips channel for a closer look into the overall description of mental health topics. I don’t always agree with him on each point as a mental health worker myself, but he is accurate on reporting academics.
I remember hearing about that on the news as I delivered to Aurora every week. It was so heartbreaking and awful and unimaginable. Hopefully that monster never takes a breath of free air again.
Love you and your channel! We have the same interests! U remind me of my dad, he likes to ride bikes every week. Your content is grade A1😍
Your content is always packed with good information and tastefully done. I really feel you should have more views and subscribers. Have you ever thought of changing the name to something like Google Earth History or Historical Google Earth? Just thought and thanks for the videos.
Drake Longstone I have thought about changing it to, “Where on Earth did it happen?”:))))
Manson murders were grotesquely evil, but the context bizarrely fascinating. The Chris Watts thing was far more purely disturbing to me.
Great content as always.
I believe I have found a new, favorite channel! Thx
Forrest, you are doing for us all a great service! We should never forget what you said at the beginning about psychopathic killers.......they either have not been caught yet or have yet to kill someone. Vigilance is the citizens most powerful weapon against such evil. Never be afraid to inquire of your neighbor if there is anything you can do for them.......watch their property, watch for unfamiliar faces or activity and watch for unfamiliar behaviors. Crying "wolf" is better than not calling at all.
Thanks for the research and the effort Forrest, we appreciate it.
Keep on doing this great job!
I’m glad I found your channel. I first watched your James Dean documentary. I shared to my FB, subbed and belled. This is my second one. You have created a very unique form of investigative documentary journalism. Bravo!
CW is worst scum ever.
Forrest, I think you do an awesome job. I would like to let you know about a very interesting case of Dr. Jeffrey McDonald in Fort Bragg, NC, 1970. A best seller was written "Fatal Vision" and a TV movie. Look into it....a fascinating case.
Wow, honestly I thought you were a lot odler than you look at the beginning of the video. Grest video as always!
The people who currently live in these houses really appreciate the attention and exact locations you are giving them. I would imagine many people will visit out of morbid curiosity or worse as many become obsessed with these horrible crimes.
JIMJAMSC very few if any will visit the area. It’s a bit isolated and not congested like Los Angeles.
The house/neighbourhood location has been in the public domain for over 1-1/2 years before this vid was even posted.
why does this have so many thumbs down??? that's ridiculous.... Great, very powerful video!
Thank you Forrest, most horrific crime I have ever heard about in my life. Hello from Montreal !
I always love your videos look forward to the new ones. This one was hard to watch but thank you
That's a tough one, man. Very tough. As you said, though, people need to know about this. You're doing some great work. Thank you. I'm loving your channel.
The house on Saratoga Trail is no longer visible on Google Earth (blurred).
Smh,what a tragedy . Great commentary on a sad story! Thanks for keeping their memory in the forefront . I had actually forgotten I went back and read up on it so thank you!
Jesus... Those details make those tragic story more monstrous...
There is something more visceral and even more shocking about seeing this through google earth. I feel sick to my stomach but thanks for posting this nonetheless. Not for the faint-hearted.
Do the Tupac and Biggie murders
an update to this in case anyone doesn't know - Chris actually suffocated the kids first before he killed Shannan. But he didn't do it for long enough and they both woke up. They saw him wrapping Shannan up and he decided to just take them with him rather go through it again right then and there. Then finished the job at the oil site. Poor girls being driven all the way out there to unfamiliar territory, with their dead mother at their feet. They must have been so confused and scared. And Shannan had apparantly 'given birth' before he buried her. Fucking monster, how could he do this..
Chris Watts and other psychopaths that commit murder beyond a reasonable doubt should never see jail. They should have their skins peeled off in strips, never allowed to pass out, chemically or otherwise brought back to consciousness repeatedly, screaming in agony for an end that won't come quickly enough. Oh yeah, and it should be broadcast on pay-per-view!
Forrest, Two historical crime story suggestions for your Google Maps
retracing videos. One is the Charles Starkweather spree killings and The Goldenstate Killer killings. Love the ones you go to and film on location. Really kicks them up a notch. Good stuff. Keep it up.
it’s crazy to think that this happened 15 minutes north of where i live
Great video and analysis. I like the way you honestly report what you know, and what you do not know. You say what is fact and what is estimation, conjecture, or hearsay...that's honest analysis.
Thanks for the video. First time I have heard of this, really upsetting stomach wrenching story.
Thank you for the video Forrest. This was a a complete tragedy. So sad. May those two precious souls and loving mom live in eternal peace.
Forrest, I really appreciate all the work you put into these videos. To see how this stuff fits into the real world helps me to see it as more real and therefore more horrifying. I would love to see a video where you show how you research these things. It can't be easy.
I always enjoy your uploads Forrest and find them very educational, and I know how difficult this particular one must have been for you...but you presented the information in a very dignified manner. I'm in the UK, and I think this case has affected people worldwide....Many Thanks.
Jacqueline Morris thank you for your kind words and I think the family members will find some solace in the fact that this case has affected people worldwide.
@@forresthaggertychannel4301 you're very welcome....and I agree, I truly hope the family feel the love and prayers from all over the world.
Thank you very much! It shows well how many roads that an accomplice could take!
There are more ways to come to that Batteries.
Can you please do a Jimmy Hoffa Episode? It's one of the great mysteries of our time. The upcoming Martin Scorsese film "The Irishman" about the reputed killer of Hoffa (Claimed by hit man Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran in his book "I Heard you Paint Houses" = Hit man paints walls (kills and splatters blood on wall) (starring Robert DeNiro) premiers this fall. Hoffa leaves his house and has a lunch appointment at the Machus Red Fox restaurant in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, but he's never seen after that. There's a lot of conjecture on the exact home he was killed in but it's in Detroit. They shot him and wrapped him up in a rug and either disposed of the body in cement shoes at the bottom of the Detroit River, or cremated his body at Grandlawn Cemetery in Detroit, or as is widely thought he became part of NY Giants Stadium, among other theories and rumors.
Great video, and very sad. Do you have any interest in covering the events of the Waco Siege? Could be an interesting topic for you to cover. Thanks for providing these neat vids. :)
This channel is definitely gonna blow up. Keep the fantastic content coming man, I’m hooked 🔥🔥
Just wow , truly inhumane , thanks for the cover Forrest
Always have loved your videos. Keep it up, looking forward to the next one.
Skipster 18 thank you and I might have another one out tomorrow:))))
Another great video, loving these! See if you can break down the Evil Genius documentary off Netflix
RIP. I'm sorry I couldn't finish your video. I'm a father and I can't deal with this type of stuff.
thanks for doing a great summary and showing the general locations. I have a hard time reading on the news and stuff about it cuz it is so upsetting, thank you for doing the leg work and presenting the facts. this is so sad and horrible. i can tell you had a hard time doing this video, so here is a great big virtual hug for you!
What sick twisted person could even think about doing something like this to another human being, let alone their own flesh and blood. I just can’t even fathom. I subscribed to your channel yesterday. The titanic video was terrific as well as this one. Can’t wait to see more of your videos. Thank you Forrest!
This is so sad. I tend to think that most murders are premeditated. But, this one is horrible. Just found your channel. Subbed to you. I would say it's a great channel, but I can't. However, there is value in knowing these true stories and knowing where they happened. Good Job.
I was actually looking for Chris Watts home last month to no avail because i couldnt find their home address!!! Amazing job uncle Forrest!
amanda are we related?:))))))
This case has really hit home for a lot of us. It absolutely blows your mind that he totally wiped his beautiful family out like that. As a father it has always been my number one job to take care of my wife and kids and keep them safe. It goes against everything we all believe in. Another aspect that brings this even closer to home and has gripped the nation is that Shannan recorded hours of videos documenting every aspect of their lives. This case is unique because of her doing that which has brought us that much closer to them, and therefore capturing our hearts. It breaks my heart as well as the nation's as to what he did to them.
Thank you Forest for presenting this----I know it could not have been easy,,,,,,, very respectful,,,, they are at peace now I am sure,,,,,,,,
Another great video Forrest thanks. Is truly horrible that this even occurred.
IM WATCHING AND LIKING EVERY VIDEO YOU MAKE . THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
In case you thought the Rocky Mountains were going to be rockier than this... from first hand experience, Colorado really is this bleak and barren.
I hadn't heard of this crime prior...however, I didn't quite understand your point about it being premeditated. You stated that Chris Watts told his buddies to "not worry about that area..." as evidence that it was premeditated. What was the timing and context of his comment?
Great videos btw. I enjoy the tone, and detail of the information provided.
I appreciate the work you did on this video, but you have a lot of misinformation on here. He didn't smother them with the blanket as there were no fibres found in their airways. He confessed he placed the blanket over their head before placing one hand around their neck holding their head against the seat and the other hand over their mouth and smothered them. The autopsy report didn't report broken bones. Bella had damage inside her mouth likely from struggling while her father smothered her. There's never been any mention of him "elbowing" her. This crime is already horrific enough!
these type of videos show much you can do your own research and find out true locations of actual events. thank you for posting these types of things especially the nuke one! it’s my favorite!
Ben Maring I’m happy you enjoy them, and thank you for your kind words!
I think he was having an affair with some other woman he met at a cafe or something like that too
Crutpie yes, he was having an affair with a person from their place of employment...NKessinger
He was having affairs with men too.
@@Iceis_Phoenix Well , he is now.
Love your content! Well researched and factual
So very difficult to understand how a father and husband can do these horrible things. I just will never understand nor forget it. It’s awful!!
Good video! I had already managed to locate this site on Google Earth before I'd heard the prison confession video. In the confession video, I thought that Watts indicated that he smothered Ce Ce while Bella was sitting right next to her. Agent Coder asked him if he was right beside Bella and I thought he had said yes. I could not grasp the callous nature of this entire confession! Then Bella asked if the same thing was going to happen to her. However, this video states another opinion about exactly where he murdered Ce Ce. I am confused now. This entire case is so difficult to comprehend!
Your stuff is amazing! Excellent
Next can you do the battle of midway and make me as the suggest comment
I would very much appreciate that too. Great idea.
I watched a bunch of content on this case today and damn it is a tough one to swallow
Your videos are amazing. I know the subject matter is grim but it is interesting. I appreciate your research and detail.
Great work Forrest, on all your vids. How about the death location of Lincoln & the escape route & later capture of Booth.
TFS! This is difficult to comprehend. Divorce! Half of Married couples do it vs murdering their spouses. Our mental health health care sucks (along with the rest of our health care system in USA). Heart wrenching story. Love your videos Forrest!!! 👍👍👍❤️
This dude wasn't mentally I'll. Just evil. Unrestricted selfishness made him do it. Nothing to do with mental illness.
@@lmjesus2192 - I don't think anyone without mental health problems could even be able to think something like what this man did. He was classified as a Narcissistic sociopath i read, which basically means that he feels feelings very little if at all.
Heartbreaking, beyond understanding! :(
Bella did not say "are you gonna do to me what you did to cece". She asked " Is the same going to happen to me as Cece?". He did not break any bones putting Cece in the tank not to Bella.
Where are you getting this bullshit ? There was nothing in the autopsy report about blunt-force trauma to the left side of Bellas jaw. He did not punch her to knock her out.
Read the pages, read the autopsy report and watch and listen to the interviews before commenting on a video giving the wrong information.
He told Troy on Sunday night he would go to the site on Monday morning. He told the worker who found the leak on Sunday he was heading out there on Monday so there was no need for two of them to be there. This was premeditated before the weekend.
I read all the case files that were released online after he plead guilty and never saw (or heard) anyone say anything about Bella’s jaw being damaged in any way. Where did you get that information? Just curious. BTW, my husband loves your videos.
I don't think Chris's case is worse than Peterson's. Laci was decapitated, had missing limbs, cracked ribs, torso emptied. Scott and Chris should be cell mates on death row. Both are horrific.
He's a discusting shell of a human. Sickening he used his boot to pushing them in! Unbelievable! Great video Sir! I know it was a difficult for you to make but these are some of the things they should include the new Movie coming out in 2020!
There is a video on RUclips that shows him the day of the murder. The neighbor who was a friend of the wife had gone to the door for some reason and became suspicious. She then called police who came to the residence where they called the husband to come home. They show him in video talking to police. The person who posted the video was explaining how this creep was lying. His body language and mannerisms reeked of guilt. A neighbor who had the camera claimed that what was on video was totally out of character for this murderer. He kept fidgeting and messing with his cell phone. The poster claims that he was probably texting his girlfriend while at the house that morning. I had heard about him putting the bodies in these big tanks. I didn't realize that he literally had to break bones and stuff there little bodies in the opening. I can only hope that for the rest of his miserable life he is haunted by his daughters last moments. Of course he could care less so maybe he will get special inmate treatment in jail. Hope he suffers greatly. I have four kids and I would die for each and every one of them if I had to. Kids are such a gift and I for one am greatfull to have been blessed with mine.
I love your content! Very powerful this one in particular! I have a couple of ideas for you if you’re interested TWA 800, PAN AM 103, Uss Thresher & the Tenerife disaster ?
Unfathomable. Thanks for putting this together.
Thanks for the video...it was as difficult to watch just as it was for you to upload it, yet it's a story that needs telling. Such a shame.