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No snark on this one. Ugh. Chris Benoit is the WWE wrestler who was found dead along with his family yesterday. Law enforcement sources believe that he hung himself on Monday after killing his wife and son. Ugh. Allegedly, there was a history of domestic violence in the Benoit family.
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.
Scary. Sad.
(Image updated with apologies.)
jb2 | June 26, 2007 at 4:12 pm
why are you using a picture of Batista?!?
Maisie | June 26, 2007 at 4:19 pm
That’s Batista not Benoit.
I’m someone what ashamed I know that. But I’ve always been a girl who’s one of the boys.
rolls eyes | June 26, 2007 at 4:22 pm
how did i know that some of these readers would be anal enough to trip over each other to point out the pic is the wrong guy.
Christine | June 26, 2007 at 4:24 pm
Why are you showing a picture of Dave Batista? I’m sure its just a mistake, but still Batista had nothing to do with this tragedy.
BlindSlacker | June 26, 2007 at 4:25 pm
this new damn web page is killing my eyes–MY EYES!!!!! not to mention my boss can see it from a mile away!
jb2 | June 26, 2007 at 4:30 pm
“Rolls Eyes” – I don’t think it is anal. I just think that it is probably better to not link someone to a horrific tragedy they had nothing to do with.
rolls eyes | June 26, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Roid Rage.
They should outlaw the entire lot of those roided out “wrastlers”. They are all violent nut-jobs no matter who’s in the picture.
jesse d | June 26, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Agreed, BlindSlacker. I’ve liked the new colors until now but my eyes are well and truly BLEEDING with the red background, blue ink. AARGH And it’s not very work-discreet, either.
sandie | June 26, 2007 at 6:21 pm
I hope he goes to hell, fucker.
He has to be so selfish and killed his wife and kid… mofo loser
BIll Cosby | June 26, 2007 at 6:43 pm
Benoit and I have the same birthday. Well, not the black Bill Cosby, BUT MEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
ginger | June 30, 2007 at 5:23 am
suicide is the most selfish act.
Choose to take your own life….
but to kill your wife AND child?????
how horrible and spiteful.
We will never understand.