The consequences of Watts' actions were swift and severe. By August 21, 2018, he was formally charged with three counts of first-degree murder and several other charges related to the brutal killings. In November 2018, he accepted a plea deal, which led to a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Judge Marcelo Kopcow highlighted the case as “perhaps the most inhumane and vicious crime” he had encountered. The sentencing not only underscored the gravity of his crimes but also served as a grim reminder of the tragic loss faced by Shan’ann's family, who later won a civil suit against him, resulting in a $6 million judgment.
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