WWF Wrestler Chris Benoit and family found dead

Jonny69 · 26-06-2007, 10:28

Bizarre and very sad news that doesn't appear to be a part of the WWF storyline

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2916498

Lots on Google etc. Looks like he might have killed his wife and son and then committed suicide himself.

Tak · 26-06-2007, 10:34

Read about this and have been reading about this all morning. I didn't know if anyone else on here would be interested which is why I didn't post.

It isn't part of the story line - Benoit was one of those who didn't want his family involved in the "shows".

He was an excellent wrestler and a brilliant character. He was one of my favourites to watch be it in matches or in interviews.

There have been several stories floating around but unfortunately it seems the murder/suicide one is the most prevalent.

Such a shame and a loss esp considering how close a friend he was to Eddie Guerrero and the Guerrero family

(And its WWE now)

Tak · 26-06-2007, 10:43

Found this which seems to be as much of a time line as can be worked out from what has been released.

Davey_Pitch · 26-06-2007, 10:46

Just heard about this. I hope they're wrong about the circumstances, he never seemed like the type of guy who'd murder his wife and child. He was a top wrestler and always seemed like one of the good guys in the business.

Matblack · 26-06-2007, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Davey_Pitch

Just heard about this. I hope they're wrong about the circumstances, he never seemed like the type of guy who'd murder his wife and child. He was a top wrestler and always seemed like one of the good guys in the business.

In a case of straight murder I would probably be inclined to agree but murder suicides tend to be carried out by people with a very different mindset, they aren't about anger insomuch as about depression and sadness, people who don't feel they can personally go on living life often feel they are doing they partners/ families a favour by releasing them from life at the same time they take their own. You often see stories about mothers taking their kids with them when they commit suicide, when the world looks like it has nothing in it but sadness then its hard to see how your family will be able to go on living.

Seems to me if the cops aren't looking for anyone else its a pretty open and shut case of family suicide the only question in my mind would be was it a joint decision/ pact or not.

MB

Tak · 26-06-2007, 10:51

I hope they are wrong about the circumstances too and agree he always seemed like a great guy, but tbh in most cases we only see what they want us to see - it is after all entertainment - who knows what was going on in his home/private life

Garp · 26-06-2007, 10:57

I really do hope they're wrong about this.. he has always been a nice guy, both in character and out of character.

mejinks · 26-06-2007, 12:06

Man that is so sad and weird at the same time. I was never really into wrestling, but his name was one of the greats that sticks out.

RIP

Goose · 26-06-2007, 12:24

It's beena few years since I last watched WWE (it was still WWF when I stopped). Chris was up there with the best and had some great moments. I feel it's too early to tell what happened, assuming we do find out.

iCraig · 26-06-2007, 19:13

Confirmed by the major US networks now that he appears to of strangled his wife, smothered his kid and then hanged himself.

Nasty story, an awful shame for all involved. Especially his children from another relationship.

26-06-2007, 10:28	#1
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	WWF Wrestler Chris Benoit and family found dead Bizarre and very sad news that doesn't appear to be a part of the WWF storyline http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2916498 Lots on Google etc. Looks like he might have killed his wife and son and then committed suicide himself. __________________

26-06-2007, 10:34	#2
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Read about this and have been reading about this all morning. I didn't know if anyone else on here would be interested which is why I didn't post. It isn't part of the story line - Benoit was one of those who didn't want his family involved in the "shows". He was an excellent wrestler and a brilliant character. He was one of my favourites to watch be it in matches or in interviews. There have been several stories floating around but unfortunately it seems the murder/suicide one is the most prevalent. Such a shame and a loss esp considering how close a friend he was to Eddie Guerrero and the Guerrero family (And its WWE now) __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

26-06-2007, 10:43	#3
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Found this which seems to be as much of a time line as can be worked out from what has been released. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

26-06-2007, 10:46	#4
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Just heard about this. I hope they're wrong about the circumstances, he never seemed like the type of guy who'd murder his wife and child. He was a top wrestler and always seemed like one of the good guys in the business. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

26-06-2007, 10:51	#6
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I hope they are wrong about the circumstances too and agree he always seemed like a great guy, but tbh in most cases we only see what they want us to see - it is after all entertainment - who knows what was going on in his home/private life __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

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26-06-2007, 12:24	#9
Goose The list is long, but distinguished Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Århus, Denmark Posts: 1,643	It's beena few years since I last watched WWE (it was still WWF when I stopped). Chris was up there with the best and had some great moments. I feel it's too early to tell what happened, assuming we do find out. __________________

26-06-2007, 19:13	#10
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Confirmed by the major US networks now that he appears to of strangled his wife, smothered his kid and then hanged himself. Nasty story, an awful shame for all involved. Especially his children from another relationship. __________________