Chris Watts, who is in prison for the murder of his pregnant wife and two daughters, has reportedly found a new romantic interest. Lizzie Henderson, a woman he met while incarcerated, has entered his life.
Watts, known for writing to female pen pals during his time in prison, crossed paths with Henderson while serving his sentence. This information comes from People magazine.
In an August 16, 2018, photo, Chris Watts is seen being led into a courtroom for a bond hearing at Weld County Courthouse in Greeley, Colorado. (Joshua Polson/The Greeley Tribune via AP, Pool, file)
Watts committed the crimes on August 13, 2018, due to an extramarital affair. The courts sentenced him later that year to life without parole for killing Shanann Watts, 34, and their daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3.
Watts accepted a guilty plea to several charges to avoid the death penalty.
Henderson is said to be from Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Wisconsin, where Watts is incarcerated at Dodge Correctional Institution, a maximum-security facility in Waupun.
A photo depicts Watts during a five-hour interview in prison, where he confessed to murdering his family. (Colorado Bureau of Investigation)
Sources revealed that both Watts and Henderson applied to marry through the prison system. Court records from Racine County, Wisconsin, show a 2025 application from Henderson for a legal name change listed as “confidential.”
Chris Watts is shown in court for his sentencing at Weld County Courthouse on November 19, 2018, in Greeley, Colorado. He received life sentences for his crimes. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
In a conversation with the Daily Mail, Henderson acknowledged her awareness of Watts’ actions. She expressed her stance, saying, “He knows how I feel. I don’t know all the people involved but I would want to respect them.” She described the murders as “something harsh for anyone to experience.”
Henderson was previously recognized as a real estate agent with a Keller Williams Realty branch in Milwaukee. However, the office confirmed she is no longer employed there and declined to discuss her prior employment.
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