Complaint and Information Chris Watts

DATE FILED:
DATEAugust
FILED:
20, August
2018 3:01
20, PM
2018
District Court, Weld County, Colorado
910 10th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF

COLORADO
vs.
CHRISTOPHER LEE WATTS ,
Defendant COURT USE ONLY
Michael J. Rourke
Nineteenth Judicial District
District Attorney, # 28812 Case No: D0622018CR002003
P O Box 1167
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80632 Div: 5 Courtroom:
Phone Number: 970-356-4010
Fax: 970-352-8023
COMPLAINT AND INFORMATION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CHARGES: 9
COUNT 1: MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, C.R.S. 18-3-102(1)(a) (F1){01011}
COUNT 4: MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, C.R.S. 18-3-102(1)(f) (F1){01018}
COUNT 5: MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, C.R.S. 18-3-102(1)(f) (F1){01018}
COUNT 6: UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY IN THE FIRST

DEGREE, C.R.S. 18-3.5-103(1),(2) (F2){01073}
COUNT 7: TAMPERING WITH A DECEASED HUMAN BODY, C.R.S. 18-8-610.5

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People v. Christopher Lee Watts Case No.: D0622018CR002003
Michael J. Rourke, District Attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial District, of the State of
Colorado, in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Colorado, informs the
court of the following offenses committed, or triable, in the County of Weld:
COUNT 1-MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE (F1)
On or about August 13, 2018, Christopher Lee Watts unlawfully, feloniously, after
deliberation, and with the intent to cause the death of a person other than himself, caused
the death of Shanann Watts; in violation of section 18-3-102(1)(a), C.R.S.
Between and including August 12, 2018 and August 13, 2018, Christopher Lee Watts
unlawfully, feloniously, after deliberation, and with the intent to cause the death of a
person other than himself, caused the death of ; in violation of section 18-3-
102(1)(a), C.R.S.
unlawfully, feloniously, after deliberation, and with the intent to cause the death of a
person other than himself, caused the death of ; in violation of section 18-3-
102(1)(a), C.R.S.
unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly caused the death of , a child who had
not yet attained twelve years of age, and the defendant was in a position of trust with
respect to the victim; in violation of section 18-3-102(1)(f), C.R.S.
unlawfully, feloniously, and knowingly caused the death of , a child who
had not yet attained twelve years of age, and the defendant was in a position of trust with
respect to the victim; in violation of section 18-3-102(1)(f), C.R.S.
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COUNT 6-UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY IN THE FIRST

DEGREE (F2)
On or about August 13, 2018, Christopher Lee Watts with the intent to terminate
unlawfully the pregnancy of a woman, namely: Shanann Watts, feloniously and
unlawfully terminated the pregnancy of the woman.
Further, the woman died as a result of the unlawful termination of the pregnancy, in
violation of 18-3.5-103(1),(2), C.R.S
COUNT 7-TAMPERING WITH A DECEASED HUMAN BODY (F3)
On or about August 13, 2018, Christopher Lee Watts, believing that an official
proceeding was pending, in progress, or about to be instituted, and acting without legal
right or authority, unlawfully and feloniously willfully destroyed, mutilated, concealed,
removed, or altered a human body, part of a human body, or human remains with intent
to impair its or their appearance or availability in the official proceedings; in violation of
section 18-8-610.5, C.R.S.
section 18-8-610.5, C.R.S.
section 18-8-610.5, C.R.S.
All offenses against the peace and dignity of the people of the State of Colorado.
Michael J. Rourke
District Attorney, #: 28812
By: /s/ Michael J. Rourke Date: 8/20/2018

Michael J. Rourke #: 28812
District Attorney
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ENDORSED WITNESS LIST
Matthew James Shanann Watts

Frederick Police Department
P O Box 435 01/10/1984
Frederick, CO 80530
Frank Rzucek Sr Sandra Rzucek

135 Forest Drive 135 Forest Drive
Aberdeen, NC Aberdeen, NC 28315
Frank Rzucek Jr David Baumhover

Frederick Police Department
P O Box 435
Frederick, CO 80530
Scott Coonrod Dan Boyle

Frederick Police Department Weld County District Attorneys Office
P O Box 435 915 10th Street
Frederick, CO 80530 P O Box 1167
Greeley, CO 80632
Joseph Deangelo Cayley Chiodo

Weld County District Attorneys Office Weld County District Attorneys Office
915 10th Street 915 10th Street
P O Box 1167 P O Box 1167
Greeley, CO 80632 Greeley, CO 80632
Kathy Holscher Carl Blesh

Weld County District Attorneys Office Weld Coroners Office
915 10th Street 915 10th Street
P O Box 1167 Greeley, CO 80632
Greeley, CO 80632
Michael Burson Todd Norris

Larimer County Coroners Office Frederick Police Department
495 N Denver Ave P O Box 435
Loveland, CO 80537 Frederick, CO 80530
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Dave Egan Robert Bedsaul

Frederick Police Department Frederick Police Department
Frederick, CO 80530 Frederick, CO 80530
Aaron Herbert Matthew James

Ian Albert Jared Bakes

Ivan Perez Edward Goodman

Nicole Utoft - Atkinson Andrew Fairbanks

Address Pending Frederick Police Department
P O Box 435
Frederick, CO 80530
Brent Manley Steve Walje

Kenneth Doll Brad Davies

Kate Lines Lindsey Meredith

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Paul A Scarlett II Amanda Purcell

Bryce E Borders William Dewitt

Firestone Police Firestone Police
Firestone, CO 80520 Firestone, CO 80520
Jessie Lambert Jackie Boyer

Dacono Police Department Dacono Police Department
Dacono, CO 80514 Dacono, CO 80514
Kirby Lewis Tammy Lee

Colo Bureau of Investigations Colo Bureau of Investigations
690 Kipling Street Suite 3000 690 Kipling Street Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80215 Denver, CO 80215
Greg Zentner Erick Bryant

Kellon Hassenstab Matt Sailor

Jillian Ganley Ryan Heffner

Dave Yocum Dave Maloney

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Kaitlin Schroeder Stacy Galbraith

Kevin Koback Kevin Hoyland

Colo Bureau of Investigations FED BUREAU OF INVEST
690 Kipling Street Suite 3000 Federal Bureau of Investigation
Denver, CO 80215 2915 Rocky Mountain Ave
Loveland, CO 80538
Grahm Coder Todd Sandstedt

FED BUREAU OF INVEST FED BUREAU OF INVEST
Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Bureau of Investigation
2915 Rocky Mountain Ave 2915 Rocky Mountain Ave
Loveland, CO 80238 Loveland, CO 80538
Nichol Kessinger Kodi Roberts

Address Pending 3613 W 29th St #6
, CO Greeley, CO 80634
09/14/1995
Wesley Garrett Chris Schaefer

Weld Coroners Office Colo Bureau of Investigations
915 10th Street 690 Kipling Street Suite 3000
Greeley, CO 80632 Denver, CO 80215
Dan Volz Jocelyn Plascencia

Colo Bureau of Investigations Longmont Police Department
690 Kipling Street Suite 3000 225 Kimbark Street
Denver, CO 80215 Longmont, CO 80501
Nate Mcmanus Phil Jones

Longmont Police Department FED BUREAU OF INVEST
225 Kimbark Street Federal Bureau of Investigation
Longmont, CO 80501 Ft Collins, CO
Marc Lehrer John Hause

FED BUREAU OF INVEST FED BUREAU OF INVEST
Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ft Collins, CO Ft Collins, CO
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Custodian Of Records & Evidence Addy Moloney

Frederick Police Department Address Pending
Po Box 639 , MD
Frederick, CO 80530
Sam Paisley Christina Meechum

Address Pending Address Pending
, MD , HI
Jeremy Linstrom Cindy Derosett

Address Pending Address Pending
Erie, CO , AZ
Nathan Trinastich Taylor Welch

2905 Saratoga Trail
Frederick, CO
11/04/1978
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DEFENDANT INFORMATION
DOB: 5/16/1985
Race: W Gender: M
Height: 510 Weight: 225 Hair: BLK Eye: BRO
Birthplace: Tattoo:
Address: 2825 SARATOGA TRL

FREDERICK, CO 80516
Home Phone #: - Work Phone #: -

AKA:
CASE INFORMATION
Arresting Agency: Frederick Police Department

Arresting ORI: CO0621700 Other Number:
Offense Agency: Frederick Police Department
Offense ORI: CO0621700
Arrest #: 18-12255 Agency Case #: 1806743
Date of Arrest: 08/15/2018 BAC: ________
CCIC#: _______ NCIC #: SID#:
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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF

COUNT 1: MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, C.R.S. 18-3-102(1)(a) (F1){01011}

COUNT 2: MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, C.R.S. 18-3-102(1)(a) (F1){01011}

COUNT 3: MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, C.R.S. 18-3-102(1)(a) (F1){01011}

COUNT 4: MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, C.R.S. 18-3-102(1)(f) (F1){01018}

COUNT 5: MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, C.R.S. 18-3-102(1)(f) (F1){01018}

COUNT 6: UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY IN THE FIRST

COUNT 7: TAMPERING WITH A DECEASED HUMAN BODY, C.R.S. 18-8-610.5

COUNT 8: TAMPERING WITH A DECEASED HUMAN BODY, C.R.S. 18-8-610.5

COUNT 9: TAMPERING WITH A DECEASED HUMAN BODY, C.R.S. 18-8-610.5

COUNT 1-MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE (F1)

COUNT 2-MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE (F1)

COUNT 3-MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE (F1)

COUNT 4-MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE (F1)

COUNT 5-MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE (F1)

COUNT 6-UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY IN THE FIRST

COUNT 7-TAMPERING WITH A DECEASED HUMAN BODY (F3)

COUNT 8-TAMPERING WITH A DECEASED HUMAN BODY (F3)

COUNT 9-TAMPERING WITH A DECEASED HUMAN BODY (F3)

By: /s/ Michael J. Rourke Date: 8/20/2018

ENDORSED WITNESS LIST

Matthew James Shanann Watts

Frank Rzucek Sr Sandra Rzucek

Frank Rzucek Jr David Baumhover

Scott Coonrod Dan Boyle

Joseph Deangelo Cayley Chiodo

Kathy Holscher Carl Blesh

Michael Burson Todd Norris

Dave Egan Robert Bedsaul

Aaron Herbert Matthew James

Ian Albert Jared Bakes

Ivan Perez Edward Goodman

Nicole Utoft - Atkinson Andrew Fairbanks

Brent Manley Steve Walje

Kenneth Doll Brad Davies

Kate Lines Lindsey Meredith

Paul A Scarlett II Amanda Purcell

Bryce E Borders William Dewitt

Jessie Lambert Jackie Boyer

Kirby Lewis Tammy Lee

Greg Zentner Erick Bryant

Kellon Hassenstab Matt Sailor

Jillian Ganley Ryan Heffner

Dave Yocum Dave Maloney

Kaitlin Schroeder Stacy Galbraith

Kevin Koback Kevin Hoyland

Grahm Coder Todd Sandstedt

Nichol Kessinger Kodi Roberts

Wesley Garrett Chris Schaefer

Dan Volz Jocelyn Plascencia

Nate Mcmanus Phil Jones

Marc Lehrer John Hause

Custodian Of Records & Evidence Addy Moloney

Sam Paisley Christina Meechum

Jeremy Linstrom Cindy Derosett

Nathan Trinastich Taylor Welch

Address: 2825 SARATOGA TRL

Home Phone #: - Work Phone #: -