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Killer Performance: Chris Watts (Reelz Monday February 19, 2024)
In the latest episode of REELZ’s documentary series, “Killer Performance,” set to air on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM, viewers will be confronted with the disturbing case of Chris Watts. This new installment focuses on murderers who use calculated performances to manipulate the media and public opinion in a desperate bid to absolve themselves of their crimes.
Chris Watts infamously murdered his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their two daughters. Prior to committing this heinous act, he had been involved in an affair with a co-worker named Nichol Kessinger. The series sheds light on how Watts meticulously planned the murders and even confessed to slipping a painkiller to his wife with the intention of inducing a miscarriage. As details emerged, it became apparent that Watts expressed remorse for his actions through letters sent to author Cheryln Cadle, who later wrote a true crime book about the case.
“Killer Performance” examines notorious killers such as Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Drew Peterson, Chacey Poynter, Stephen McDaniel also employed manipulative tactics like faking grief during public appearances and police interviews. These murderers aimed to sway public perception by presenting themselves as innocent victims rather than perpetrators of brutal acts.
The series delves into various aspects of these psychopathic minds. It explores their incessant need for control over others’ perceptions and beliefs, their egotistical belief that they were always one step ahead of everyone else involved in their cases, and their unwavering conviction that they could successfully deceive both authorities and the general public. Public investigations offer these master manipulators countless opportunities to practice their malevolent performances. Press conferences, interviews with law enforcement officials, and court appearances become stages upon which these individuals skillfully weave webs of lies while feigning grief.
Tune in to REELZ on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM for the latest episode of “Killer Performance,” which scrutinizes the disquieting tactics used by killers like Chris Watts to craft an illusion of innocence in the face of overwhelming evidence.