American Murder: The Family Next Door

2020·Movie·1h 23m15

Crime, Documentary

7.3 / 10 (782 votes)

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

Directed by: Jenny Popplewell
Original language: English
Released: 29 September 2020

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Audio

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Last verified 29 Oct 2026

Cast

Chris Watts
Self
Shanann Watts
Self
C'
Celeste 'CC' Watts
Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)
BW
Bella Watts
Self - Chris & Shanann's Daughter (archive footage)
NA
Nickole Atkinson
Self - Shanann's Friend (archive footage)
FR
Frank Rzucek
Self - Shanann's Dad (archive footage)
SR
Sandi Rzucek
Self - Shanann's Mom (archive footage)
FR
Frankie Rzucek
Self - Shanann's Brother (archive footage)
CW
Cindy Watts
Self - Chris' Mom (archive footage)
RW
Ronnie Watts
Self - Chris' Dad (archive footage)
NK
Nichol Kessinger
Self - Chris' Mistress (archive footage)
LE
Luke Epple
Self - Chris' Supervisor (archive footage)