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Nichol Kessinger, 1st FBI Interview August 15 "I didn't realize the seriousness of the situation."
The FBI interviews Chris Watts's mistress, Nichol Kessinger, about their relationship and her knowledge of Shan'ann Watts's disappearance. Kessinger reveals she believed Chris Watts was separating from his wife and was unaware of the full extent of his deception.
Watch on YouTube ↗Key takeaways
- 💔Kessinger believed Chris Watts was in the final stages of separating from his wife, a key piece of misinformation that shaped her understanding of their relationship.03:03
- 🗣️Kessinger was remarkably candid about her relationship with Chris Watts, immediately admitting to spending time with him, a stark contrast to Watts's initial denials.04:59
- 🤔Kessinger expressed discomfort with pursuing a serious relationship while Watts was still married, indicating a desire for a clear separation before moving forward.06:44
- 🏠Kessinger actively helped Watts search for a new apartment for himself and his daughters, further solidifying her belief in his impending divorce.11:35
- 😟Watts's demeanor after Shan'ann's disappearance was described as concerned about his children but not indicative of something 'horrible' happening, which Kessinger initially found believable.15:55
- 🤰Kessinger learned of Shan'ann's pregnancy through the media, not from Watts, leading to her feeling 'disappointed' and 'taken aback' by his deception.32:07
Chapters
- 0:00Chris Watts's girlfriend identified
- 2:14FBI interviews Kessinger
- 5:38Kessinger's initial thoughts on Shan'ann's disappearance
- 7:10Kessinger's growing concern
- 8:19Kessinger reveals her relationship with Chris Watts
- 10:35Kessinger's stance on Watts's separation
- 14:03Details of their last date
- 18:55Watts's search for a new apartment
- 26:35Watts's demeanor after Shan'ann's disappearance
- 53:12Kessinger learns of Shan'ann's pregnancy
- 54:59Kessinger confronts Watts about the pregnancy
The digest
On August 15, 2018, the FBI conducted a crucial interview with Nichol Kessinger, Chris Watts's girlfriend, just hours before Watts's arrest. This interview, occurring after Watts's lie detector test but before the bodies of Shan'ann, Bella, and Celeste were discovered, provides a stark contrast to Watts's own evasive statements.
The Discovery of a Secret Relationship
The investigation into Shan'ann Watts's disappearance quickly led authorities to Chris Watts's workplace, Anadarko Petroleum. Information from CBI Agent Stacy Galbraith, provided by Anadarko Regional Security Manager Tony Huskey, revealed that Chris Watts might have a girlfriend, Nikki Kessinger. Huskey further supplied an email exchange between Kessinger and Watts, hinting at a relationship beyond professional boundaries.
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- Kessinger's Immediate Candor vs. Watts's Deception
- The Timeline of Their Relationship and Watts's Misleading Information
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