EPISODE · Jan 27, 2025 · 1H 58M
Chris Watts Full Length Police Interrogation / Polygraph Results
from True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis Knight · host Alexis Knight | Facts First. Clarity Always.
Chris Watts Full Length Police Interrogation / Polygraph ResultsIn August 2018, Chris Watts was interrogated by law enforcement after the disappearance of his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. During the investigation, Watts was subjected to a polygraph test administered by FBI agent Tammy Lee. He failed the polygraph test, scoring so low that it indicated clear deception, with a reported score of -18 (anything below -4 is considered failing).Following the failed polygraph, investigators pressed Watts for the truth. Initially, he claimed that Shanann had strangled their daughters, prompting him to kill her in retaliation. However, this story quickly unraveled under further questioning. Watts eventually confessed to murdering his entire family in cold blood.The interrogation footage shows Watts' evolving demeanor, from calm and cooperative to visibly shaken as his lies were exposed. The case shocked the nation, not only for the horrific nature of the crimes but also for the chilling way Watts initially pretended to be a grieving husband and father during media interviews.Chris Watts, full-length police interrogation, polygraph results, failed polygraph, Shanann Watts, Bella Watts, Celeste Watts, family murder, FBI interrogation, confession, law enforcement investigation, deceptive behavior, high-profile case, true crime, criminal psychology, chilling demeanor, false narrative, investigation process, interrogation techniques, family annihilation, shocking crime, media deception.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alexis-knight-l-facts-first-clarity-always--6292057/support.
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Chris Watts Full Length Police Interrogation / Polygraph ResultsIn August 2018, Chris Watts was interrogated by law enforcement after the disappearance of his pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. During the investigation, Watts was subjected to a polygraph test administered by FBI agent Tammy Lee. He failed the polygraph test, scoring so low that it indicated clear deception, with a reported score of -18 (anything below -4 is considered failing).Following the failed polygraph, investigators pressed Watts for the truth. Initially, he claimed that Shanann had strangled their daughters, prompting him to kill her in retaliation. However, this story quickly unraveled under further questioning. Watts eventually confessed to murdering his entire family in cold blood.The interrogation footage shows Watts' evolving demeanor, from calm and cooperative to visibly shaken as his lies were exposed. The case shocked the nation, not only for the horrific nature of the crimes but also for the chilling way Watts initially pretended to be a grieving husband and father during media interviews.Chris Watts, full-length police interrogation, polygraph results, failed polygraph, Shanann Watts, Bella Watts, Celeste Watts, family murder, FBI interrogation, confession, law enforcement investigation, deceptive behavior, high-profile case, true crime, criminal psychology, chilling demeanor, false narrative, investigation process, interrogation techniques, family annihilation, shocking crime, media deception.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alexis-knight-l-facts-first-clarity-always--6292057/support.
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