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New Reports Revisit Chris Benoit’s 2007 Murder–Suicide, Detailing Scene Evidence and Disputed Claims

The coverage recaps autopsy evidence with a later correction to rumors about Daniel’s medical condition.

Overview

  • Articles outline official findings that Nancy Benoit was strangled, seven-year-old Daniel was smothered, and Chris Benoit died by hanging at their Georgia home.
  • Investigators reported Bibles placed beside both victims, a detail highlighted in the scene descriptions that prompted renewed attention.
  • Police were dispatched after friends received unusual text messages from Benoit, leading to the discovery of the three bodies.
  • Autopsy reports state Daniel had been sedated with Xanax and showed internal throat injuries without external bruising, while Nancy’s injuries indicated a cord tightened with knee pressure and her body was found wrapped in a blanket.
  • Toxicology noted alcohol in Nancy’s system and decomposition stages differed between the victims, while media allegations that Daniel had fragile X syndrome were later refuted by Chris Jericho; separate reports also alleged HGH injections.