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FILE - This undated file photo from the Weld County Sheriff's Office shows Chris Watts, who pleaded guilty in the deaths of his pregnant wife, 34-year-old Shanann Watts, and their two daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste. Lawyers representing Shannan Watts’ parents say he killed her after she threatened to keep him from seeing their children because he wanted a divorce. (Weld County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)

Colorado man discloses details about killing wife, daughters

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

Colorado killer Watts appears to be in Wisconsin custody

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FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018 file photo, Christopher Watts sits in court for his sentencing hearing at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley, Colo. The family of a Colorado woman murdered by her husband has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, seeking financial damages. Christopher Watts pleaded guilty this month to killing his pregnant wife and their two young daughters and was sentenced to life in prison. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via AP, Pool, File)

Murdered woman’s family sues husband for wrongful death

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

The Latest: Prosecutors say man choked wife, smothered kids

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In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Christopher Watts is escorted into the courtroom before his bond hearing at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley, Colo. The Colorado man, charged with killing his pregnant wife and two daughters, has pleaded guilty Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, under a plea deal that will allow him to avoid the death penalty. (Joshua Polson/The Greeley Tribune via AP, Pool, file)

Chris Watts, man who strangled wife and killed his 2 girls, sentenced to life

By Kathleen Foody - Associated Press

In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Christopher Watts is escorted into the courtroom before his bond hearing at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley, Colo. The Colorado man, charged with killing his pregnant wife and two daughters, has pleaded guilty Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, under a plea deal that will allow him to avoid the death penalty. (Joshua Polson/The Greeley Tribune via AP, Pool, file)

Colorado man pleads guilty to killing pregnant wife, kids

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

File - In this Aug. 21, 2018 file photo, Christopher Watts is in court for his arraignment hearing at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley, Colo. Colorado prosecutors want a judge to block release of the autopsy reports of a woman and two young girls found dead at an oil work site, arguing that the cause of their deaths will be &quot;critical evidence&quot; during the trial of the man accused of killing his family. In a request filed in Weld County Court on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, District Attorney Michael Rourke said releasing information from the autopsies could influence witnesses and affect future jurors. Watts, 33, was arrested and charged in August with murdering his 34-year-old pregnant wife, Shanann, and their two daughters, four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via AP, Pool, File)

Christopher Watts pleads guilty in Shanann Watts, daughters’ deaths

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FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 file photo, a photograph sits amid mementos outside the home where a pregnant woman, Shanann Watts, and her two daughters, Bella and Celeste, lived in Frederick, Colo. Police say Christopher Watts killed his family inside the family's suburban Denver home then dumped their bodies on his former employer's property. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Priest: Family wants justice in killing of mother, daughters

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Christopher Watts is in court for his arraignment hearing at the Weld County Courthouse on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018 in Roggen, Colorado. Watts faces nine charges, including several counts of first-degree murder of his wife and his two young daughters. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via AP, Pool)

Man charged in family killings spoke on saving relationships

By JAMES ANDERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Christopher Watts is escorted into the courtroom before his bond hearing at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley, Colo. Charges were filed Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, against 33-year-old Watts in the deaths of his pregnant wife and their two young daughters. (Joshua Polson/The Greeley Tribune via AP, Pool, file)

Father of slain Colorado woman sobs, seethes in courtroom

By DAN ELLIOTT and KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, Christopher Watts is escorted into the courtroom before his bond hearing at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley, Colo. Charges were filed Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, against 33-year-old Watts in the deaths of his pregnant wife and their two young daughters. (Joshua Polson/The Greeley Tribune via AP, Pool, file)

The Latest: Man advised of charges in family’s murder

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Christopher Watts looks down during his bond hearing at the Weld County Courthouse Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Greeley, Colo. Watts, of Colorado, whose wife and daughters disappeared this week was arrested on suspicion of killing them. (Joshua Polson/The Greeley Tribune via AP, Pool)

Christopher Watts was having affair with co-worker: Police affidavit

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Christopher Watts glances back at a Weld County Sheriff's Deputy as he is escorted out of the courtroom at the Weld County Courthouse Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Greeley, Colo. Watts, of Colorado, whose wife and daughters disappeared this week was arrested on suspicion of killing them. (Joshua Polson/The Greeley Tribune via AP, Pool)

Christopher Watts admits killing wife Shanann Watts, says she strangled daughters: Affidavit

By Kathleen Foody - Associated Press

Jeanna Dietz hugs her daughter Eva, 7, while looking onto memorial on the front porch while others gather for a candle-lit vigil for Shanann Watts and her two daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3, in front of the Watts’ home on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Frederick, Colo. Authorities are expected to file formal charges Monday against Christopher Watts, an oil and gas worker who authorities said dumped his wife and daughters' bodies on his employer's property. (Timothy Hurst/The Coloradoan via AP)

The Latest: Police investigating Colorado man found affair

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Christopher Watts is escorted into the courtroom before his bond hearing at the Weld County Courthouse on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Greeley, Colo. Watts, of Colorado, whose wife and daughters disappeared this week was arrested on suspicion of killing them. (Joshua Polson/The Greeley Tribune via AP, Pool)

Christopher Watts charged with murder, unlawful termination of pregnancy in wife, daughters’ deaths

By James Anderson and Kathleen Foody - Associated Press

A photograph sits amid the tributes as they grow outside the home where a pregnant woman, Shanann Watts, and her two daughters, Bella and Celeste, lived Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Frederick, Colo. The woman's husband, Christopher Watts, has been arrested on suspicion of killing his family. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado man charged with murder in deaths of wife, 2 kids

By James Anderson and Kathleen Foody - Associated Press

This photo combo of images provided by The Colorado Bureau of Investigation shows, from left, Bella Watts, Celeste Watts and Shanann Watts. The Frederick Police Department said Chris Watts was taken into custody. Watt's pregnant wife, 34-year-old Shanann Watts, and their two daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste were reported missing Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. The police said on Twitter early Thursday that Chris Watts will be held at the Weld County Jail. He has not yet been charged. (The Colorado Bureau of Investigation via AP)

The Latest: Lawyer says girls’ bodies were submerged in oil

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This photo combo of images provided by The Colorado Bureau of Investigation shows, from left, Bella Watts, Celeste Watts and Shanann Watts. The Frederick Police Department said Chris Watts was taken into custody. Watt's pregnant wife, 34-year-old Shanann Watts, and their two daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste were reported missing Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. The police said on Twitter early Thursday that Chris Watts will be held at the Weld County Jail. He has not yet been charged. (The Colorado Bureau of Investigation via AP)

Shanann Watts. slain Colorado mother, painted rosy picture of married life

By Kathleen Foody and Jonathan Drew - Associated Press

This photo combo of images provided by The Colorado Bureau of Investigation shows, from left, Bella Watts, Celeste Watts and Shanann Watts. The Frederick Police Department said Chris Watts was taken into custody. Watt's pregnant wife, 34-year-old Shanann Watts, and their two daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste were reported missing Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. The police said on Twitter early Thursday that Chris Watts will be held at the Weld County Jail. He has not yet been charged. (The Colorado Bureau of Investigation via AP)

Bodies of missing wife, daughters found in Colorado

By KATHLEEN FOODY and JONATHAN DREW - Associated Press

Christopher Watts is escorted into the courtroom before his bond hearing at the Weld County Courthouse on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Greeley, Colo. Watts, of Colorado, whose wife and daughters disappeared this week was arrested on suspicion of killing them. (Joshua Polson/The Greeley Tribune via AP, Pool)

Christopher Watts arrested in deaths of wife Shanann Watts, daughters Bella and Celeste

By Kathleen Foody and Jonathan Drew - Associated Press