SBWUY Episode 136 Chris Benoit

About this episode

This episode explores the tragic double murder and suicide involving WWE superstar Chris Benoit and his family.

This episode I dive into the double murder and suicide of former WWE superstar Chris Benoit and his family. Chris Benoit was easily one of the most popular WWE superstars in the early 2000's and was poised for super star greatness. After failing to show up for scheduled events, WWE officials decided to send police to his residence to check on him. What police found was only described as a major crime scene that involved 3 dead bodies. Chris Benoit was blamed for the murder of his wife and their 7 year old child before killing himself. What could have caused him to do such terrible acts or was it made to look like he committed the murders and there were other forces at play? Tune in and decide for yourself.

People in this episode

Host: Kevin DeLeon

Topics covered

• murder
• suicide
• WWE
• Chris Benoit
• family tragedy
• crime scene

Keywords

• Chris Benoit
• WWE
• murder
• suicide
• crime scene
• family tragedy
• 2000s wrestling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWE

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