Chrissie Watts is a complex character with a history full of dark secrets and manipulative actions, but her

defining moment comes when she plays a pivotal role in one of the most shocking moments in

*EastEnders* history: the murder of Den Watts, her husband. Chrissie has always been a force to be

reckoned with—fierce, calculating, and determined to protect herself at all costs, even if it means betraying those closest to her.

In the lead-up to Den’s death, Chrissie becomes entangled in a web of lies and deceit, orchestrating a plan that leads to the ultimate betrayal. For years, she’s hidden major parts of her life, including the fact that she has children. Den had no idea about this, and it only added fuel to the fire of their already tumultuous relationship. As tension builds, Den’s affair with Kate Mitchell is revealed, devastating Chrissie and pushing her further down the path of vengeance.

Den has always been a master manipulator, and he played Chrissie and another woman against each other. But Chrissie isn’t one to back down. She learns of Den’s betrayal and begins to plot her revenge. Her simmering anger reaches its breaking point when she realizes that Den had gone so far as to manipulate her into signing documents, leaving her vulnerable. The final straw comes when Den, smug and unrepentant, declares that he’s been in control all along, even as Chrissie stands on the brink of losing everything.

What follows is a night that changes everything. Den and Chrissie’s confrontation reaches a deadly conclusion. Chrissie, in a moment of fury, kills Den in cold blood. The aftermath is chaotic—Chrissie, in shock, tries to cover her tracks, manipulating others into believing she’s innocent. She even allows those around her to believe they were somehow responsible, exploiting their guilt and fear to maintain her grip on the situation. Chrissie convinces one woman to have an abortion and frames Den’s death as an unfortunate accident, all while keeping her true role hidden from everyone.

But the truth has a way of coming out, and Chrissie’s control begins to slip. As suspicions mount, Chrissie faces a growing number of enemies, all of whom are ready to expose her lies. Her stepdaughter Vicky and others in the community start to question her story, and it becomes clear that Chrissie’s days of manipulating those around her are numbered.

In the end, Chrissie’s desperate attempt to keep the truth hidden fails. As the authorities close in, she’s finally arrested for Den’s murder, bringing an end to her reign of deceit and manipulation. Despite her efforts to control every aspect of the situation, Chrissie’s web of lies unravels, and she’s forced to face the consequences of her actions.

Chrissie Watts will forever be remembered as one of *EastEnders* most notorious characters—her ruthless determination and willingness to betray anyone, even her husband, made her both feared and loathed in Albert Square. The fallout from Den’s murder ripples through the community, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved, but ultimately, it’s Chrissie who pays the ultimate price for her crimes.