American Murder: The Family Next Door

Nan
1h 23m
2020
7.292 /10 (681)

Overview

Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2020-09-29

Top Billed Cast

Nickole Atkinson

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Jim Benemann

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Luke Epple

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Mark Jamieson

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Nichol Kessinger

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Marcelo Kopcow

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Karen Leigh

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Theresa Marchetta

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Tom Mustin

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Michael Rourke

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Frank Rzucek

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Frankie Rzucek

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Sandi Rzucek

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Bella Watts

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Celeste Watts

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Chris Watts

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