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Benoit Murder Details Revealed

Posted Jun 26th 2007 11:37AM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned more about the deaths of WWE wrestling superstar Chris Benoit, his wife and son -- and the information is extremely disturbing.

Several Atlanta-based law enforcement sources have told TMZ Benoit may have strangled his wife on Saturday, then smothered his son in his bed a day later. Investigators refuse to officially comment, pending final confirmation by the coroner on the cause and time of the deaths.

One source told TMZ that Benoit was texting friends during Sunday's WWE "Vengeance" Pay-Per-View program -- possibly watching the show with his son, who may have been alive at the time.

According to sources, Benoit then hanged himself Monday in a weight room inside the family home.

A police investigation is ongoing.

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16. So sick that he had to kill that poor innocent child. And his wife. It's always a shame when someone feels so hopeless that he loses the will to live, but the problem is compounded when they kill those around them too. I'm sorry for the people who spent three hours of their lives that they will never get back on a tribute glorifying this very sick and disturbed murderer.

Posted at 11:56AM on Jun 26th 2007 by cari

17. I hope this guy boils in hell for eternity

Posted at 2:35PM on Jun 26th 2007 by po'd

18. As a lot of us guessed yesterday (to some derision from Benoit's fans), this was sadly a murder-suicide. I'm just sorry we were right. RIP.

Posted at 11:57AM on Jun 26th 2007 by CA Girl

19. He'll burn in hell for that....

Posted at 1:10PM on Jun 26th 2007 by OhLisaLisa

20. He should have killed himself first before taking someon else's life.... he is an idiot. thank God he cannot hurt anyone else.

Posted at 12:00PM on Jun 26th 2007 by Dr. Dave from Toronto, Canada

21. Very sad story. it's too bad. But there is one lesson to be learned: Don't do steroids, kids! The vanity ain't worth the insanity!

Posted at 11:59AM on Jun 26th 2007 by Hank

22. Very sad...although after his hiatus and his return to the ring, it seemed that he phoned in his matches. He wasn't the same.

Posted at 10:55AM on Jun 27th 2007 by Ursula71

23. I was a big fan of his for many years. After reading all this, I can only shake my head in dismay. I hope his wife and son rest in peace with each other in heaven. As for him, I just don't know. I'm still shocked and angry that he would do this to his wife and innocent son.

Posted at 12:12PM on Jun 26th 2007 by Bubbles

24. The whole wrestling industry that this demon functions in is tragic. Absolute steroid meltdown. That little boy is better off dead than with a "father" like this guy. Evil...absolute Evil.

Posted at 12:04PM on Jun 26th 2007 by Kelli

25. gel #9 Well said That poor little boy.

Posted at 12:00PM on Jun 26th 2007 by dan

26. Disturbing...but it must have been drug-induced. no one in their "right" mind would do something like that.

Posted at 12:06PM on Jun 26th 2007 by Sally

27. I hope that the WWE WILL NOT LET A KILLER IN THEIR HALL OF FAME.I hope that they tell the true story to the fans that this thing was nothing but a COLD BLOODED KILLER NOT A SUPERSTAR.I hope you rot in hell.

HH

Posted at 12:26PM on Jun 26th 2007 by The Man

28. He may have done this, he may have done that.....well, the police are refusing to OFFICIALLY comment, which means that they only have that theory as well.........

Posted at 12:04PM on Jun 26th 2007 by Cecilia

29. ROID RAGE ???

Posted at 12:05PM on Jun 26th 2007 by Inspector Gadget

30. One source told TMZ that Benoit was texting friends during Sunday's WWE "Vengeance" Pay-Per-View program -- possibly watching the show with his son, who may have been alive at the time.

1. How do you watch TV with someone if they are dead next to you??? Poor reporting.
2. Ages of the family members, etc... would be nice.....

Posted at 12:03PM on Jun 26th 2007 by Maybe justice will be done

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