Jacqueline Watts was a 33-year-old woman who lived in Indianapolis, IN. She was originally from Columbus, Indiana.

Jacqueline Watts grew up in Columbus and went to Columbus East High School. She went on to attend Butler University and graduated in 2007 with a degree in early childhood education. In 2011, she went to beauty school in order to become a Licensed Aesthetician and upon completing training became a specialist at Evan Todd Spa and Salon.

Jacqueline and her husband are both originally from Columbus, Indiana and met each other while growing up there. They reside in Indianapolis where they live with several dogs and a pet rabbit. Jacqueline was heavily involved in animal rescue efforts in the Indianapolis area. She is remembered for her joyous personality and infectious smile.

On March 3, Jacqueline was reported missing. She was last seen dropping off her dogs and rabbit at her parents' house in Columbus, Indiana. Jacqueline was supposed to travel with her husband to Washington D.C. to visit her in-laws. She was reported missing that afternoon when she failed to return home. ^[1] Police discovered Jacqueline's vehicle on the 2300 block of Riverside Drive in Columbus still running with the flashers on and with the passenger door open. Her cell phone and purse were still in the vehicle.

On the morning of March 4, 2017, Columbus police confirmed that the body of Jacqueline Watts was located around 8:30 a.m. on a sandbar in the Flatrock River.

Police had started searching about an hour earlier with additional manpower and a helicopter that was brought in from the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department.

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Police are investigating the incident and there are several theories about Jacqueline's death.

One theory is that she was trying to chase a stray dog but fell into the river and could not escape the current and cold water.

Another theory speculates that the person involved with the murder of Abigail Williams and Liberty German had something to do with Jacqueline's death, although no evidence has been found to make that connection.