Family killer Chris Watts seeks prison marriage with new love interest

Chris Watts, a convicted murderer serving multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole, has reportedly found a new romantic interest while incarcerated. According to a report from People magazine, Watts met Lizzie Henderson, a woman from Cleveland, Ohio, who recently moved to Wisconsin, where Watts is housed at Dodge Correctional Institution, a maximum-security prison in Waupun. Both Watts and Henderson have applied to marry within the prison system, according to the same report. This development comes after Watts was sentenced in 2018 for the murders of his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. Watts pleaded guilty to all charges in exchange for prosecutors not seeking the death penalty. The murders occurred on August 13, 2018, and investigators determined that Watts was having an affair at the time. Henderson, who was previously listed as a real estate agent at a Milwaukee-area Keller Williams Realty office, has spoken publicly about her relationship with Watts. In a statement to the Daily Mail, she said, "He knows how I feel. I don't know all the people involved but I would want to respect them." She also described the murders as "something harsh for anyone to experience." The office where Henderson was previously employed confirmed that she is no longer a current employee but declined to comment further. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for comment. This is not the first time Watts has engaged with pen pals from prison; he has a history of writing to female correspondents. The application to marry within the prison system is subject to approval by prison authorities, and such requests are often reviewed carefully. The news has sparked public interest and controversy, given the heinous nature of Watts's crimes. The case has been widely covered in the media, and this latest development adds another layer to the ongoing public fascination with the case. The exact status of the marriage application is not yet clear, and it remains to be seen whether the prison will grant permission. The story has been reported by multiple outlets, including People and Fox News Digital, and has generated significant public reaction.