i know im late in posting this but just wanna let people who watch
wrestling know..
from wiki..
On June 25, 2007, Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their seven year old son
Daniel were found dead in their Fayetteville, Georgia, home at around
2:30 PM EDT.[2] It was first reported to fans of WWE on their WWE
Mobile Alerts Service and posted to their official website soon after.
On their website, World Wrestling Entertainment released the following
statement[84]:
" World Wrestling Entertainment is deeply saddened to report that
today Chris Benoit and his family were found dead in their home. There
are no further details at this time, other than the Benoit family
residence is currently being investigated by local authorities.
Tonight's Raw on USA Network will serve as a tribute to Chris Benoit
and his family. WWE extends its sincerest thoughts and prayers to the
Benoit family's relatives and loved ones in this time of tragedy.
"
WWE canceled the scheduled three hour long live RAW show on June 25,
and replaced the broadcast version with a tribute to his life and
career, featuring his past matches, segments from the Hard Knocks DVD,
and comments from wrestlers and announcers.[7] The next night, before
their ECW broadcast, WWE aired a recorded statement by Vince McMahon
hinting towards regret for the previous night's special and stating
that Benoit's name would not be mentioned other than during McMahon's
comments.[85]
Fayette County, Georgia police are investigating Benoit's house
following the discovery of the bodies. Lieutenant Tommy Pope of the
Fayette County Sheriff's Department reported to ABC News that sheriffs
entered his home on a "welfare check" after missing several
appointments, leading to concerns.[86] Pope also stated the police are
not searching for any suspects outside of the house, as the
instruments of death were located at scene of the crime.[87]
Detective Bo Turner of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department told
television station WAGA-TV that the case was being treated as a murder-
suicide. The station reported that investigators believe that Benoit
murdered his wife and son over the weekend and committed suicide
sometime on Monday.[88]
During a press conference Tuesday, June 26, Fayette County district
attorney Scott Ballard confirmed that Chris Benoit had murdered his
wife and son. His wife was bound at the wrists and feet, while there
were no signs of restraint on his son, both died of asphyxiation. It
is reported that his wife died on Friday, his son died on Saturday,
and Benoit killed himself later Saturday evening or early Sunday
morning. Benoit's body was found dead of asphyxiation and hanging by
the cord of a weight machine in his basement. It was also reported
that there was a Bible by both Nancy and Daniel's bodies.[3]
Some media organizations have hypothesized that a steroid-induced rage
may be the cause of Benoit's actions, as some doctors have linked
steroid use to uncontrollable anger, among other psychological issues
which include paranoia.[89][90] However, the WWE has stated that they
believe the facts of this crime do not support the hypothesis that
"roid rage" played a role in the murders. They cite evidence of
premeditation in addition to the lack of a toxicology report, and the
fact that the steroids found within Benoit's home were legally
prescribed to him.[91] Furthermore, Benoit's son had Fragile X
syndrome, a condition like autism, which has led one source familiar
with Benoit to hypothesize that after he killed his wife, he killed
his son in fear he wouldn't get the special needs education he would
need. [92]
An alternate motive for Benoit's suicide-murder has been proposed by
former wrestler Chris Nowinski, now a respected authority on brain
trauma in sports. Nowinski suggests that Benoit's violent and erratic
behavior was a result of long-time concussions incurred during his
career, which may have led to feelings of rage and paranoia.[93]
WWE would later release a detailed timeline of Benoit's contact with
various unnamed employees during the days up to June 25.
-Vince