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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Details emerge in pro wrestler's death

Police have released more information on the deaths of pro wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and son.

Investigators say Benoit strangled his wife Nancy and smothered his 7-year-old son Daniel over the weekend at their Fayetteville home. They say Benoit hanged himself Monday in his weight room.

Benoit’s friends and family reported receiving strange text messages from Benoit early Sunday morning. Authorities say they are investigating whether steroids may have been a factor.

The 40-year-old Benoit was a native of Canada, and had maintained a home in Atlanta since the time he was with now-defunct World Championship Wrestling.

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