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A couple who let Chris Watts stay at their home after learning that his wife Shanann and daughters Bella and Celeste were missing said they never suspected a thing.
"They were family. They spent Thanksgivings with us and Fourth of Julys and all the holidays," said Amanda Thayer. "It's just unreal."
Shanann, Bella and Celeste were reported missing Monday. Nick and Amanda Thayer welcomed Chris Watts into their home during the search for the trio.
Bodies believed to be Shanann, Bella and Celeste have been located, according to investigators. Chris Watts has been arrested and faces charges of first-degree murder.
The news came as a complete shock to Nick and Amanda.
"Had we had any inclination that we thought he was involved at all – no way would I have let him in my house with my wife and kid," Nick told 9NEWS reporter Jordan Chavez Thursday night.
The couple is also caring for the Watts' dog, Deeter.
"I'm so sorry. We didn't know. We thought we were doing the right thing," said Nick. "It's all we can do is say we're sorry that we defended him on social media, we really had no idea that he was capable of doing something like we've.. I hate it. I hate all of this."
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in court. Arrests and charges are merely accusations by law enforcement until, and unless, a suspect is convicted of a crime.
MORE ON THIS CASE:
►Update 11/6/2018: Chris Watts pleads guilty to murder of wife Shanann and two daughters
►Full interview with Chris Watts 24 hours before he reportedly confessed to killing family
►Frederick neighbors plan vigil for slain Colorado mom and daughters
►Chris Watts appears in court for bond hearing
►Bodies of 2 Colorado girls found hours after dad appears in court in connection with their death
►Watch: Frederick police discuss husband's arrest after disappearance of Colorado woman, 2 daughters
►Colorado husband arrested in deaths of wife, 2 little girls
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