Benoit's History of Domestic Violence Exposed
Posted Jun 26th 2007 1:27PM by TMZ Staff
Before her grisly death, Chris Benoit's wife once told a judge that she was, "intimidated by threats of violence" from her 220 lb. husband.
In divorce papers filed in 2003, Nancy Benoit included a petition for protection from domestic abuse against Chris. In the papers, Nancy claimed that Benoit, "lost his temper and threatened to strike the petitioner and cause extensive damage to the home and personal belongings of the parties, including furniture." Nancy added that she was, "in reasonable fear for petitioner's own safety and that of the minor child."
Three months later, Nancy filed to have the divorce papers and the restraining order dismissed. A short time later, a judge granted her wish.
As TMZ first reported, law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe Benoit strangled his wife on Saturday, smothered his son on Sunday and then hanged himself on Monday.
2007-06-26 07:34:43 · 11 answers · asked by Randy 2 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I'm not trying to rationalize Benoit's actions, but I think that years of steroid abuse contributed to, if not directly caused, him to kill his family and then himself.
2007-06-26 22:21:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Him killing his family is wrong but she obviously knew he was abusive so why did she go back? She put her son in a dangerous situation. I left after the first time my boyfriend beat me and choked me unconscious and I never looked back. I'll pray for this little boy who has lost his life because neither of his parents cared enough about him. The mother should have never went back and Benoit is evil for what he has done and will burn in hell forever.
2007-06-26 10:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by Heidi B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say, I don't think Benoit killed his family. The description of each of their deaths sounds a bit staged. I think someone did this and made it look like Benoit did it. Even though the stories are still unfolding I'll be glad when they get the real story.
Benoit's been a professional wrestler for 22 years and they blame it on steroids and pain medicine...the lowest blame on deaths...If that was the case, he would've taken his life a long time ago.
2007-06-26 08:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by ooo 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I pulled out of an abusive marriage because I got tired of having broken bones and bruises. I knew if I stayed, he would eventually kill me. I took the kids and left everything behind.
The divorce settlement didnt last long and I struggled to support myself and the children. I had to fight for every penny of child support I got. My point is-women should never accept physical or emotional abuse. When Nancy relented and took back the divorce and restraining order, she basically signed their death certificates. A man hits a woman once, that's his fault, if he hits you again, it becomes your fault.
2007-06-26 08:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by phlada64 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It is obvious this man was very disturbed. A man with a sane mind would not even consider doing something like this to himself, or his family. I pray for the family that they will find peace in the midst of this storm.
2007-06-26 07:42:27 · answer #5 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2007-06-26 07:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a very common thing. I'll never understand the whole battered woman syndrome.
2007-06-26 07:44:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If women want to go back to the abuser, OK....but
why bring children into it.
2007-06-26 07:40:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
My main question here is; Why? Why would you kill your wife and child?
2007-06-26 07:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by twinkie.2006 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She should have ran and left when she had the chance. RIP.
2007-06-26 07:54:10 · answer #10 · answered by Kandy 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋