Chris Watts has reportedly been separated from another male inmate at the Wisconsin correctional facility where he is serving his prison sentence. According to new claims, prison staff became concerned about the nature of the relationship between the convicted family murderer and another prisoner.
Watts, now 41, was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Shanann Watts, and their two young daughters, four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste, in 2018.
The horrific case attracted international attention after Watts confessed to killing his family and disposing of their bodies at an oil site. He later admitted that he had wanted to end his marriage so he could pursue a relationship with his co-worker and mistress, Nichol Kessinger.
Since being imprisoned, Watts’ personal relationships have remained a subject of public fascination. Over the years, reports have emerged about women writing letters to him, alleged romantic connections and, more recently, claims involving relationships with other male inmates.
According to an employee at Dodge Correctional Institution in Wisconsin, prison authorities recently decided to separate Watts from another male prisoner after becoming suspicious of what the source described as an “inappropriate” relationship.
The employee also alleged that younger inmates appear particularly interested in developing close relationships with the notorious convicted killer.
Prison Source Claims Younger Inmates Are Drawn to Chris Watts
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the prison employee claimed that Watts has established close connections with several younger prisoners, some of whom allegedly compete for his attention and approval.
“Younger guys flock to Chris,” the source claimed.
“He’s really got a hold over them and they’ll usually do whatever he wants.”
The employee suggested that some inmates become especially invested in earning Watts’ approval. In return, he allegedly offers them gifts and shares items purchased through his prison commissary account.
“They follow him around, want to talk to him, want his attention,” the employee explained.
“And he’s generous with his commissary, so he [gets] things for them, gifts, [or] whatever it takes for them to like him.”
According to the source, many of the prisoners who spend time around Watts are in their twenties. Some allegedly view him as an older brother or even a father figure.
The employee also claimed that Watts sometimes writes lengthy letters to inmates with whom he has developed close relationships, even if they have already spent most of the day together.
“Chris will see them all day and then at night write a long letter and hand it to them the next day. It really does make them feel special,” the source alleged.
The employee went further, claiming that certain younger inmates had developed “crushes” on Watts and suggesting that he appeared to enjoy the attention.
“There have been times where it’s pretty obvious something happened. When I say these guys will do anything for him, I mean anything,” the source claimed.
“There is some thinking among guards that these relationships are too intimate.”
However, these allegations have not been independently established, and the precise nature of the relationships remains unclear.
Former Inmate Explains How Prisoners Allegedly Avoid Security Cameras
The Daily Mail also spoke with a former prisoner who discussed how inmates seeking private or sexual encounters can allegedly take advantage of limitations in prison surveillance systems.
According to the former inmate, certain communal areas inside correctional facilities have small blind spots around security cameras. These spaces can reportedly be as narrow as a few feet, potentially allowing prisoners to avoid being seen.
The former prisoner claimed that inmates sometimes learn to use these areas while remaining constantly alert to correctional officers and other prisoners nearby.
“Do it quickly,” the former inmate said, describing the alleged approach.
“We’re on a constant lookout.”
The latest allegations come after previous reports about Watts developing close relationships with other male prisoners, including an incident involving fellow inmate Dylan Tallman.
Chris Watts Was Previously Separated From Inmate Dylan Tallman
Watts reportedly faced disciplinary consequences after prison staff discovered several of his personal belongings inside Tallman’s cell.
The items allegedly included his underwear, petroleum jelly, baby oil and other personal possessions.
The two prisoners had reportedly become close while occupying neighboring cells. According to prison records, they regularly communicated through an electrical outlet located in the wall separating their cells.
The pair reportedly gave the outlet a nickname, calling it the “holy outlet,” and used it to communicate for hours at a time.
They also collaborated on Christian devotional writings and described their connection as that of “brothers in spirit.”
However, the discovery of Watts’ belongings inside Tallman’s cell raised questions about whether their relationship had developed into something sexual.
Both men reportedly received disciplinary action and were subsequently separated.
Tallman denied that anything sexual had taken place between them. He was released in 2021 after serving time for drug-related offences.
When the Daily Mail contacted him about the latest allegations surrounding Watts, Tallman offered a brief response.
“Nothing surprises me anymore. A lot happens in prison,” he said.
Former Prisoner Describes His Relationship With Chris Watts as ‘Intimate’
The Daily Mail also reportedly obtained the names of three additional men suspected of having sexual relationships with Watts. However, none of them agreed to discuss the allegations publicly or go on the record.
One former prisoner, who requested anonymity, spoke about his own connection with Watts and described their relationship as “intimate.”
“We were as close as two men can be,” he said.
“I’m not saying that nothing happened, but not everything that you probably think.”
The former inmate went on to describe Watts as someone who understood how to establish emotional connections with other prisoners and make people feel personally important to him.
“Chris is a guy who knows how to say the right things, and he can get you to really like him,” the former prisoner claimed.
“You find yourself kind of thinking about him when you’re in your cell and he’s in his. It’s not sex, it’s something more.”
He also alleged that Watts had developed connections with several inmates who would be willing to have sex with him if he asked.
Nevertheless, the newspaper’s latest report has not established the exact nature of the relationships described by its sources. The claims remain allegations based largely on accounts from individuals who have not been independently identified or verified.
Chris Watts’ Relationships With Men Have Been Subject to Speculation for Years
Questions surrounding Watts’ relationships with other men did not begin after his imprisonment. Similar claims had already emerged before the murders of his wife and daughters.
In 2018, a man named Trent Bolte publicly claimed that he had been involved in a secret relationship with Watts lasting approximately 10 months before the killings.
Bolte, who is now 37, alleged that the two had met privately on several occasions, including in hotel rooms and at a cabin in Wyoming.
However, the FBI was unable to substantiate his claims at the time, and Watts denied ever knowing Bolte.
Over the years, Watts’ personal relationships have continued to attract attention and generate speculation, particularly because of the unusual accounts that have emerged from inside prison.
The latest reports from Dodge Correctional Institution have once again raised questions about his connections with fellow inmates.
However, it is important to note that the allegations concerning his reported relationships with male prisoners remain largely based on statements from unnamed sources and have not been independently verified.
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