Nancy Benoit Had Filed For Divorce in 2003
Today police investigators in Fayetteville, Georgia announced that the Benoit family deaths which were discovered on Monday, were a result of a double murder-suicide.
Chris Benoit was a WWE wrestling superstar and his wife Nancy had worked in the industry as well as a valet and manager. The couple had a 7 year old son, Daniel.
At a press conference on Tuesday it was revealed that Chris Benoit strangled his wife, suffocated his son and then later hung himself in his weight room. Reportedly prescription steriods were found at the home but it is not known if steriods could have been a contributing factor in the double murder-suicide.
Also today it was revealed that Nancy Benoit had filed for divorce in May 2003 seeking an end to the couple’s then 3 year marriage. At that time she also requested an order of protection from Chris and was granted a restraining order against him.
In her divorce petition Nancy Benoit alleged that Chris “lost his temper and threatened to strike the petitioner and cause extensive damage to the home and personal belongings of the parties, including furniture and furnishings. Petitioner is in reasonable fear for petitioner’s own safety and that of the minor child.”
In August 2003 Nancy Benoit asked the court to dismiss her divorce petition and the couple later reconciled.
