The Latest: Man gets life for killing pregnant wife, 2 kids

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DENVER (AP) — The Latest on sentencing of man who pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant wife and two young daughters (all times local):

10:50 a.m.

A Colorado man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his pregnant wife and their two young daughters.

Christopher Watts was sentenced Monday, nearly two weeks after pleading guilty to avoid the death penalty. Prosecutors have said Shanann Watts’ family consented to the plea deal.

He also pleaded guilty to unlawful termination of a pregnancy and tampering with a deceased human body. The 33-year-old is not eligible for parole.

Police have said Watts killed his wife and daughters, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste, inside their suburban Denver home. The children were found inside an oil tank. Watts was buried nearby.

A friend reported them missing in mid-August. In local news interviews before his arrest, Watts pleaded for his family’s safe return.

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11:45 p.m.

A Colorado man who has pleaded guilty to murdering his pregnant wife and their two young daughters is set to be sentenced.

Christopher Watts entered his plea early this month in Weld County.

Watts faces life in prison without a chance at parole for the murder charges. The 33-year-old also pleaded guilty to unlawful termination of a pregnancy.

Prosecutors say Shanann Watts’ family consented to the plea deal allowing Christopher Watts to avoid the death penalty.

Police say Watts killed his wife and their daughters, four-year-old Bella and three-year-old Celeste, inside their suburban Denver home. The children were found inside an oil tank and Watts was buried nearby.

A friend reported the family missing in mid-August. In local news interviews before his arrest, Watts pleaded for his family’s safe return.

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