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AP: Benoit strangled wife, smothered son
AP: Benoit strangled wife, smothered son

By DEBBIE NEWBY, Associated Press Writer
June 26, 2007

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- Pro wrestler Chris Benoit strangled his wife and smothered his son before hanging himself in his weight room, a law enforcement official close to the investigation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Authorities also said they are investigating whether steroids may have been a factor in the deaths of Benoit, his wife and their 7-year-old son. Steroid abuse has been linked to depression, paranoia, and aggressive behavior or angry outbursts known as "roid rage."

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"We don't know yet. That's one of the things we'll be looking at," said Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard. He said test results may not be back for weeks.

Autopsies were scheduled Tuesday by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Authorities were investigating the deaths at a secluded Fayette County home as a murder-suicide and were not seeking any suspects. The official who described the manner of death spoke on the condition of anonymity because the information was to be released at a news conference later Tuesday.

Investigators believe Benoit (pronounced ben-WAH) killed his wife, 43-year-old Nancy, and son Daniel during the weekend and then himself Monday. The bodies were found Monday afternoon in three separate rooms of the house, off a gravel road about two miles from the Whitewater Country Club.

Fayette County Coroner C.J. Mowell did not return calls seeking comment. The answering service for his funeral home said he was out of town.

Asked about the condition of the interior of the house, sheriff's Sgt. Keith Whiteside said investigators found "nothing really out of the ordinary." He said Benoit was found in the home's weight room, his wife in an office and the son in an upstairs bedroom.

This is a breaking news update. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

ATLANTA (AP) — Pro wrestler Chris Benoit strangled his wife and smothered his son before hanging himself in his weight room, a law enforcement official close to the investigation told The Associated Press Tuesday.

The official spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Authorities also said they are investigating whether steroids may have been a factor in the deaths of Benoit, his wife and their 7-year-old son who were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide.

Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard said test results may not be back for weeks or even months.

Autopsies were scheduled Tuesday by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in DeKalb County.

Answer 1

Dave, hate to tell you but it is true just saw it on the news!!!! So sad.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

NO! Chris Benoit on steriods! Say it ain't so. Boo Hoo

Answer 4

yeah, i heard bout that. im not a fan of wrestling but i feel really bad because thats just sad in any sport.
r.i.p.-Chris Benoit and family =(

Answer 5

Here's what I found..... http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-06-25-chris-benoit_N.htm?csp=34 and yeah, there's a video too!

Answer 6

It is true. I watched the story on Fox News.

Answer 7

Yes we know. R.I.P Chris Benoit

Answer 8

thanks for the news really helps i cant believe he could of done this ty for the news u rock i wanted to know wat happened

Answer 9

thats not true

Answer 10

THANKS AGAIN

you are so right again