Shanann Watts' parents file wrongful death lawsuit against son-in-law Chris, seek $100,000 in damages
On November 19, the day that he was sentenced to three life terms with no possibility of parole for murdering his 15-week pregnant wife and two daughters, Chris Watts was named in a wrongful death lawsuit that was filed by his wife's parents. They are now seeking to get $100,000 in damages. Frank and Sandra Rzucek, Shanann Watts' parents, filed the suit against their former son-in-law because he unlawfully terminated their daughter's pregnancy, killing their unborn son, Nico, in the process.
The November 17 court filings have explained that even though Colorado law does not permit such filings to be made by anyone other than the spouse of the deceased, Frank was able to bring the civil lawsuit against 33-year-old Watts. This is because he is the designated representative of his 34-year-old daughter's estate, PEOPLE reported.