A SUSPECT has been charged in connection to the death of a missing mother on Thursday.
Blair Watts, identified as the “supposed friend” of Pennsylvania mom, Jennifer Brown, was charged with her murder, said police.
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Watts was the one who reported her missing on January 4, however, prosecutors believe he was trying to cover up the fact that he killed her.
“For 37 days since this devoted mother was reported missing, detectives have been accumulating evidence, piece by piece, bringing into focus what happened to Jennifer and who murdered her,” said Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele.
“That picture shows Blair Watts murdered Jennifer Brown on January 3, then moved her body and ultimately buried her in a shallow grave.”
According to prosecutors, Watts and Brown had plans to start their own restaurant together called Birdie’s Kitchen, however, plans fell through.
In December, the property owners at their planned location pulled out of the deal.
Two money transfers were made from Brown’s bank account into Watt’s account, totaling $17,000.
Prosecutors said there was no mention of that kind of transfer in their business agreement.
Watts later picked up Brown’s son from a sleepover that same day, said investigators.
He told police at first that the sleepover was planned in advance, however, the child noticed that Watts had his mother’s cell phone.
The next day, according to police, Brown and Watt’s cell phone traveled together until about 7am, when Brown’s phone went dark.
The phone was the only item missing when her case was searched the day after Watts reported her missing.
Traces of human remains were found by police dogs in several vehicles used by Watts, said prosecutors.
The mother’s body was found on January 18 in an industrial complex in Royersford – about 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
Her death was ruled a homicide by the coroner, who noted that she had three broken ribs.
Steele said she likely died by asphyxiation.
“Their case is circumstantial at best, and we look forward to our day in court,” said Watts’ defense attorney, Christopher Mandracchia.
Watts has been charged with first-degree murder and third-degree murder.
He is currently being held without bail.
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