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Christopher Michael Benoit ( ⫽ bəˈnwɑː ⫽ bə-NWAH; May 21, 1967 – June 24, 2007) was a Canadian professional wrestler. He worked for various pro-wrestling promotions during his 22-year career, but became notorious for murdering his wife and son.
Over a three-day period between June 22 and 24, 2007, Chris Benoit, a 40-year-old Canadian professional wrestler employed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), murdered his wife Nancy and their seven-year-old son, Daniel, before hanging himself at their residence in Fayetteville, Georgia, United States.
Aug 31, 2022 · Chris Benoit died by suicide on June 24, 2007, hanging himself after murdering his wife Nancy and his son Daniel over a period of three days.
Jan 23, 2020 · David Benoit, the son of former WWE wrestler Chris Benoit, recently opened up for the first time about the murder-suicide his father committed in 2007, and David is convinced Chris wasn’t...
Jun 26, 2007 · Canadian pro wrestler Chris Benoit killed his wife and seven-year-old son before hanging himself in the weight room of his Georgia home, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Jun 26, 2007 · Canadian pro wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife, and son were found dead Monday and police said they were investigating the deaths as a murder-suicide.
Oct 29, 2022 · It sent shockwaves through the wrestling community and beyond when WWE star Chris Benoit killed himself and his family, and the crime scenes were horrific.
Sep 12, 2022 · Chris Benoit had a long career in wrestling, spanned 22 years. In that time, Benoit often exhibited toxic behavior and was accused of several counts of severe bullying.
Mar 24, 2020 · Chris Benoit's Gruesome End Remains a Horrifying Chapter in Professional in Wrestling. Viceland's Dark Side of the Ring examines new details in what motivated the star's murder-suicide.
May 7, 2022 · On the afternoon of June 23, 2007, Chavo Guerrero received a voice message from Chris Benoit, who claimed that he had missed his flight and would be late to the WWE SmackDown live event scheduled that day in Beaumont, Texas.
