This podcast episode delves into the tumultuous marriage of Chris and Shanann Watts, illuminating the façade of happiness they portrayed on social media against the backdrop of financial struggles and emotional turmoil. The episode chronicles the couple's early years, the introduction of a secret affair with coworker Nicole Kessinger, and the subsequent unraveling of their relationship, ultimately leading to a tragic confrontation as Shanann discovers her husband's deceit just days before an unforeseen catastrophe.