American Murder: The Family Next Door
American Murder: The Family Next Door
CrimeDocumentary

American Murder: The Family Next Door

2020
83 min
7.3
72.6%
User Score
(746 votes)

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

DIRECTED BY

Sarah Powell

STARRING

Chris Watts, Shanann Watts, Celeste 'CC' Watts, Bella Watts, Nickole Atkinson

Videos & Trailers

The Letter
1080p
Clip

The Letter

Official Trailer
1080p
Trailer

Official Trailer

Cast

Chris Watts

Chris Watts

Self

Shanann Watts

Shanann Watts

Self

Celeste 'CC' Watts

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

Bella Watts

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

Nickole Atkinson

Self - Shanann's Friend (archive footage)

Frank Rzucek

Self - Shanann's Dad (archive footage)

Sandi Rzucek

Self - Shanann's Mom (archive footage)

Frankie Rzucek

Self - Shanann's Brother (archive footage)

Cindy Watts

Self - Chris' Mom (archive footage)

Ronnie Watts

Self - Chris' Dad (archive footage)

Nichol Kessinger

Self - Chris' Mistress (archive footage)

Luke Epple

Self - Chris' Supervisor (archive footage)

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