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Murder confession

UPDATE 8:11 a.m.

Chris Watts is now facing three counts of murder after his pregnant wife and two young daughters disappeared this week, according to jail records obtained by CNN, Thursday.

Watts was taken into custody Wednesday night and is being held in the Weld County jail, north of Denver, the Frederick Police Department said in a statement. He'll appear in court Thursday afternoon.
 


ORIGINAL 7:42 a.m.

Authorities say a Colorado man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of his pregnant wife and their two young children.

Television news reports also indicate Chris Watts confessed Wednesday to killing his pregnant wife and their two young daughters, a day after authorities launched an investigation into their mysterious disappearance, reports said.

Police in the town of Frederick said Chris Watts was taken into custody Wednesday. His 34-year-old wife, Shanann Watts, and their two daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste, were reported missing Monday.

The police said on Twitter early Thursday that Chris Watts will be held at the Weld County Jail. He has not yet been charged. It wasn't immediately known if he had a lawyer.

Chris Watts spoke previously with The Denver TV Channel and pleaded for his family's safe return.

Police say they plan to release more information at a morning news conference.



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