Chris Watts is a former American oil worker who gained national attention in 2018 after the disappearance of his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their two daughters, Bella and Celeste. He initially appeared on television pleading for their safe return but later confessed to their murders, leading to his arrest. In November 2018, Chris Watts was sentenced to multiple life terms in prison without the possibility of parole. The case drew significant media coverage and raised discussions about domestic violence and the psychological factors that can lead to such tragic events.