“How can you do that to a member of your family? I couldn’t do that to a stranger, let alone somebody I grew up with.”
That line from Becky Watts’ close friend, Courtney Bicker, captures the heartbreak and disbelief at the core of A Killer in the Family: The Murder of Becky Watts. It perfectly sums up the tragedy and horror of this case the idea that someone could turn on their own flesh and blood.
In February 2015, 16-year-old Becky went missing from her home in Bristol. At first, it seemed like a typical missing-person investigation. The next day, police began going door-to-door, searching parks and open spaces, and interviewing her friends and family including her two closest friends, Courtney and Danielle Pritchard. No one imagined that the investigation would take such a dark and personal turn, leading back to Becky’s own stepbrother.
What really stuck with me while watching was Courtney’s guilt. She says that if she’d gone to Becky’s house that morning, maybe things could’ve been different. That kind of thought that constant what if is devastating. You can see in her interviews how deeply this tragedy affected her. It’s not something you ever truly move on from.
The two-episode documentary on Amazon Prime is haunting, but I actually appreciated that it was split into just two parts. It felt concise, focused, and respectful. There was no unnecessary filler or over-dramatization, just a clear and emotional telling of events. The mix of real footage, police interviews, and firsthand accounts gives it a raw and authentic tone that makes it even harder to watch but also harder to look away.
What stood out most to me is how the documentary doesn’t just focus on the crime itself, but also on its impact how it shattered friendships, families, and a community. It’s a painful reminder that evil doesn’t always come from strangers; sometimes it hides right within a home.
Overall, A Killer in the Family: The Murder of Becky Watts is tragic, chilling, and emotionally powerful. It’s one of those documentaries that leaves you stunned and heartbroken, but also grateful that Becky’s story is being told with care and honesty. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s an important one.