Chris Benoit!!!

[kingofkings]

More elaboration. (Source: www.abcnews.go.com/Sports/story?id=3315501&page=1)

There were no signs of gunshot wounds or stabbing, according to Pope. Authorities are not ruling out other causes, such as poisoning, suffocation or strangulation. Pope told ABC News that his department is looking at this situation as a "possible double murder, suicide."

Pope said "the instruments of death were located on scene," but he would not specify what those instruments are or where in the house the bodies were found. Pope added the department is "not actively searching for any suspects outside of the house."

An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. However, it could be weeks before there is a result.

Benoit, 40, was scheduled to spar against C.M. Punk in a pay-per-view event Sunday night in Houston for the Extreme Champion Wrestling title. But Benoit canceled before the event, citing personal reasons.

A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Benoit was known in the ring as the "Canadian Crippler."

Following the announcement of the deaths, World Wrestling Entertainment issued a statement: "Chris was beloved among his fellow superstars, and was a favorite among WWE fans for his unbelievable athleticism and wrestling ability. He always took great pride in his performance, and always showed respect for the business he loved, for his peers and toward his fans. This is a terrible tragedy and an unbearable loss. WWE extends its sincere condolences and prayers to the Benoit family and loved ones in this time of tragedy."

WWE announced that it would drop its planned Monday night line-up on the USA Network to air a three-hour tribute to Benoit.

In a sport known for bravado and bullying, Benoit was very much beloved and respected by his peers. He was passionate about his profession and served as a mentor to many younger, up-and-coming performers. As an indication of how much the fans enjoyed him, when the crowd in Houston's Toyota Center learned Sunday night that he wouldn't be there, they chanted, "We want Benoit!"

[mattadams]

Benoit killed his son and wife. And then committed suicide....but WHY?

R.I.P. Chris Benoit

A True Legend

[nail]

I read about it too at wrestleview...double murder and suicide. GOD...such a respected and beloved wrestler...he would probably win the ECW title, and then this?!

I can't wait to read the conclusion of the case.

[vayne]

At this time, I really don't know what to think about Benoit...

I just know that as a professional wrestler he was great, as human being now I have my doubts...

[kingofkings]

nail said:

I read about it too at wrestleview...double murder and suicide. GOD...such a respected and beloved wrestler...he would probably win the ECW title, and then this?!

I can't wait to read the conclusion of the case.

I find it odd how you're caring more about the fact that he was going to win the ECW championship then the fact that he killed his family and himself.

You know, a similar thing happened to my aunt and Uncle. He went to the doctors, and was diagnosed with a severe form of skin Cancer. he was going to die. And soon. So he went home, shot his wife, and killed himself. I theorize that he couldn't go on without her
and wanted her afterwards, and didn't want to suffer the inevitable pain. Maybe Benoit had a similar issue?

Or maybe he did heroine and didn't know what the hell he was doing. Who knows?

[T-Roc]

no. He's just an not a very nice person.

A great wrestler but now I have no respect for him whatsoever

[Gary Phoenix]

Alls I got to say is that I have lost some respect for Benoit, but I dont think he is a bad person. I think theres more to it than we know.

[T-Roc]

He killed a seven year old child. How do you define a bad person?

[Gary Phoenix]

I think he just crashed, using steriods, or some kind of drugs.

[vayne]

I think that's no excuse... Gary, killing his wife and own son ain't excusable!

I just want to know the conclusion of the case then I'll make my comments about Benoit

[Gary Phoenix]

The more ive been thinking about it, your right. Benoit is a jerk!!



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[BONE CRUSHER]

Its come to light now that his wife had complained to the police several times in the past couple years about Chriss' violent behavior.......including a court order keeping him away from her when she filed for divorce several years ago. You hear so many stories these days of similar siuations with sad endings like this one.....even when the authorities knew something was wrong. Its just so tragic that an innocent 7 year old child wasn't able to be protected.

[vayne]

Gosh... this story is just making me sick!

[kingofkings]

This dude is one sick individual. Check this out

""STAMFORD, Conn., June 26, 2007 – World Wrestling Entertainment is stunned and saddened by the details released by local authorities concerning the double homicide-suicide involving Chris Benoit, his wife, Nancy, and his son, Daniel.

However, WWE is concerned with the sensationalistic reporting and speculation being undertaken by some members of the media following the press conference held by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney. During the press conference, the investigating authorities made the following points, all of which run contrary to the media speculation that "roid rage" was a factor in the senseless murders and suicide:

1. The authorities stated that all drugs found in the house were believed to be legal prescriptions.

2. Steroids were not, and could not, be related to the cause of death (asphyxiation). Authorities had no factual basis to speculate as to Benoit’s state of mind, and rightly did not do so.

3. Toxicology tests have not even been completed, so there is no current evidence that Benoit even had steroids or any other substance in his body. In that regard, on the last test done on Benoit by WWE's independently administered drug testing program, done on April 10, 2007, Benoit tested negative.

4. The physical findings announced by authorities indicate deliberation, not rage. The wife's feet and hands were bound and she was asphyxiated, not beaten to death. By the account of the authorities, there were substantial periods of time between the death of the wife and the death of the son, again suggesting deliberate thought, not rage. The presence of a Bible by each is also not an act of rage.

5. WWE strongly suggests that it is entirely wrong for speculators to suggest that steroids had anything to do with these senseless acts, especially when the authorities plainly stated there is no evidence that Benoit had steroids in his body, pending the toxicological reports, and that they had no evidence at this time as to the motive for these acts.

WWE is continuing to monitor the ongoing investigation being conducted by local authorities.""



Also:


"Benoit's 43-year-old wife was killed Friday in an upstairs family room, her feet and wrists were bound and there was blood under her head, indicating a possible struggle, Ballard said. Daniel was probably killed late Saturday or early Sunday, the body found in his bed, the district attorney said.

Benoit, 40, apparently hanged himself several hours and as long as a day later, Ballard said. His body was found in a downstairs weight room, his body found hanging from the pulley of a piece of exercise equipment.

A closed Bible was placed next to the bodies of the wife and son, authorities said."


What the hell? Through all this evidence, it seems as if this were all premeditated. Bounding his wifes limbs, then strangling her. He then waits a day, and kills his son, supposedly in his sleep. He places a close bible next to their bodies, and kills himself. This was not the act of "roid rage" my friends, this was just some sick, straight-up, Quentin Tarentino murdering.

[Minarin Warrior]

There are too many odd things for me to say he did it. The fact he told WWE he'd try make it to Vengeance is one. Why would he say that on friday and do what he did. Also he's a pro wrestler if he wanted to kill his wife, why tie her up. The texts are also strange as they say that Benoit might have been dead saturday night. If so how did he send them. Sorry but I'm not convinced he did it and unless my questions are proved I won't believe it.