Why is Chrissie Watts in jail?

Chrissie Watts (from EastEnders) is in jail for the murder of her husband, "Dirty Den" Watts, whose body she buried under the Queen Vic barrel store with help from the Mitchell sisters. She was sentenced to 20 years in December 2005, having been caught after initially framing Sam Mitchell and living a lie for months with Den's family.

What did Chrissie Watts do?

In 2005, Chrissie Watts was imprisoned for the murder of her husband, who she buried under the Queen Vic barrel store, with the help of Mitchell and Slater. She lived for months under false pretences after the incident, with Den's adoptive daughter Sharon and his son Dennis Rickman.

How did Chrissy get caught in EastEnders?

Chrissie Watts was caught for murdering Den Watts when her confession, recorded on CCTV at Johnny's nightclub, was obtained by Billy Mitchell and given to Sharon Watts, leading to her arrest at the airport as she tried to flee with Jake Moon. Despite trying to frame Zoe Slater and initially escaping, the evidence and a confrontation with Sharon sealed her fate, resulting in her jailing for Den's murder in 2005.
 

Why is Chrissie Watts stalking Zoe?

She's like the daughter she never had, and I think she wants to empower Jasmine to also get revenge on the woman who abandoned her. Chrissie thinks Zoe needs to take responsibility, and that's her motivation.”

Did Chrissie Watts have a baby?

Whilst the fight is ongoing, Chrissie grabs Sharon and puts the knife to her back as she leads her into her cell. Chrissie closes the door and tells Sharon that she was pregnant with Jake Moon's baby when she first went to prison but suffered a miscarriage two weeks into her prison sentence.

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Did Archie get Stacy pregnant?

When Stacey revealed that she was pregnant, after being raped by Archie Mitchell, Bradley stormed over to the Vic and punched him. The next morning, Archie was found dead and Bradley became embroiled in his murder investigation. However, it was in fact Stacey that killed Archie.

Is Chrissie Watts back in EastEnders permanently?

Chrissie Watts returned for a brief stint in September 2024, having spent her final week in prison alongside Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). At the end of Wednesday's episode, it was revealed that Oberman's character will be at the centre of the drama in the square this Christmas.

Did Stacey go to jail for killing Archie?

However, after Janine drops the charges, Stacey decides that she needs to clear Bradley's name, so tells the police she killed Archie. She is subsequently sentenced to five years in prison, but she decides to appeal the sentence, taking her bipolar disorder into account. The appeal is successful and Stacey is released.

Who did Zoe Slater have affairs with?

One of Zoe's subsequent major storylines was when she became romantically involved with local hardman Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman), which ends after Zoe lies about being pregnant and has sex with Dennis's father, Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) – though not before he pressured her into claiming that she is pregnant with ...

What is the saddest death in EastEnders?

The Most Heartbreaking Moments in EastEnders

• The Death of Arthur Fowler (1996) ...
• Ethel Skinner's Assisted Death (2000) ...
• Jamie Mitchell's Tragic Death (2002) ...
• Danielle Jones' Death (2009) ...
• Bradley Branning's Fatal Fall (2010) ...
• Peggy Mitchell's Goodbye (2016) ...
• Chantelle Atkins' Domestic Abuse Tragedy (2020) ...
• Conclusion.

Did Max Branning sleep with Lucy?

Connection to Lucy: Ex-lover

Max's secret affair with Lucy had its confrontational moments - and Lucy's blood was found at his work. Despite this he claims he was at home with Abi all night, apart from when he took Tramp out for a walk for five minutes.

Is Chrissie Watts back?

Yes, Chrissie Watts (played by Tracy-Ann Oberman) has made a dramatic return to EastEnders, appearing in late 2025 for the Christmas storyline, revealed as the secret tormentor of Zoe Slater and working with Jasmine (Zoe's daughter) to seek revenge and settle old scores related to Den Watts' death.
 

Did Den sleep with Zoe?

Dennis eventually began to feel love for Zoe and looked forward to a life with her and the baby. However, when Dennis catches her and Den in bed and discovers she was never pregnant at all, he leaves but not before informing Chrissie about her and Den.

Did Shabnam have a baby with Dean?

She tells Stacey that she had a daughter named Roya who she left on her aunt's doorstep and was adopted. The father is Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo). Shabnam develops feelings for Kush and when he gets her to admit it, he says he feels the same.

What is Natalie Cassidy's disability?

Actress Natalie Cassidy has spoken publicly about her belief that she has dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), a condition affecting physical coordination, balance, and motor skills, which she self-diagnosed after experiencing lifelong difficulties with balance and coordination, although she hasn't confirmed a formal diagnosis, noting she's "a wobbler" and struggles with things like cycling or skating.
 

Do they find out Cora killed Archie?

So Cora framed Regina for killing Archie, but she reveals that Archie is alive and Hook asks her who she did kill, and she replies that she doesn't have a clue. They had a funeral though, and they obviously find out eventually that Archie wasn't dead, but they never followed up on it after Archie is saved so...

Did Archie get Stacey pregnant?

Prior to Bradley's death, Ronnie learns that Archie raped Stacey, who is pregnant and believes that the baby is Archie's. Ronnie tells Stacey that Archie cannot be the father because he had chemotherapy several years earlier that had left him infertile.

Why did Chrissie go to jail in EastEnders?

Chrissie's return aired on 5 September 2024 in prison, and she departed the show on 12 September, following her reunion with Jake Moon (Joel Beckett) and release after serving nearly 19 years for the murder of Den.

Is Jasmine Zoe's daughter?

Jasmine identifies herself as Zoe's daughter, claiming that both her and Chrissie had teamed up to seek revenge on Zoe for their own conflicts.