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New twist in Benoit murders
By SIMON ROTHSTEIN of THE LILSBOYS
June 27, 2007
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WRESTLING killer Chris Benoit was so obsessed with steroids - he even injected his seven-year-old son with growth hormone.
Daniel - who was murdered by Benoit along with mum Nancy before the WWE star committed suicide - was found with needle marks in his arms.
Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard confirmed the findings, saying Daniel had been given growth hormones for some time because Chris and Nancy considered him to be undersized.
He added: "The boy was very small, even dwarfed."
Daniel was also said to have Fragile X Syndrome, a condition which can lead to behaviour problems, autism, hyperactivity and in some cases mental retardation.
Sources in the States say Chris, who was a lot smaller than your typical wrestling superstar, took steroids throughout his career as he was worried about losing work due to his size.
One reported: "This was decades and decades of steroid use with no cycling - even when undergoing neck surgery.
"And that's not healthy in any way."
Investigators say Chris illegally received deliveries from a Florida business called MedXLife.com that sold steroids, human growth hormone and testosterone on the Internet.
Six people at the pharmacy, including two of the owners, have already pleaded guilty to supplying sport stars with drugs and 20 more have been arrested.
Since the death of Benoit's pal and fellow MedXLife.com customer Eddie Guerrero from heart failure in November 2005 - brought on by years of alcohol, drug and steroid abuse - the WWE instituted a strict testing procedure.
However, crucially, the company's 'Wellness Policy' allowed for prescribed steroids, meaning use is still rife.
It states: "The WWE policy prohibits the use of performance-enhancing drugs, as well as other prescription drugs which can be abused, if taken for other than a legitimate medical purpose pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed and treating physician."
Smaller wrestling groups in the US and UK don't test at all.
A source in the industry told us: "Wrestlers have an insane schedule, with no off season and little to time to fully heal injuries.
"On top of that they are under immense pressure from bosses and fans to have superhuman physiques.
"So they turn to steroids in order to look better and return to action more quickly after injuries.
"I would say almost every single wrestler in the business today has been on 'the gear' at one point in their career, and many still are even after all the shocking deaths we've seen.
"Some are able to move on after they achieve the body they want but others, like Benoit, become addicts.
"If they say a physique is too good to be true then it probably is."
He added: "Steroids are not hard to get hold of legally. You just have to find a quack who will prescribe them so they can hang out with the wrestlers and get some cool pictures for the wall.
"They are known as 'mark doctors' and have been around as long as wrestling itself."
It is unknown whether the killings were due to 'roid rage' and a full blood test is not due for around two weeks.
The WWE released a strongly wording statement saying: "Steroids were not, and could not, be related to the cause of death (asphyxiation).
"Authorities had no factual basis to speculate as to Benoit's state of mind, and rightly did not do so.
"A full Toxicology (blood test) report has not even been completed, so there is no current evidence that Benoit even had steroids or any other substance in his body."[/b]
Disabled son may be motive
By SIMON ROTHSTEIN of THE LILSBOYS
June 28, 2007
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THE WWE's lawyer has given the first clue to a possible motive for wrestler Chris Benoit's murder of his wife and young son.
Jerry McDevitt told how seven-year-old Daniel was mentally retarded - and that Chris and Nancy argued over who should stay at home and take care of him.
McDevitt - who successfully defended WWE chairman Vince McMahon against charges of distributing steroids to his stars in the 1990s - also confirmed that young Daniel suffered from Fragile X Syndrome, which can cause autism, behavioural problems and retardation.
He said: "I think it's fair to say that the subject of caring for that child was part of what made their relationship complicated and difficult, and it's something they were both constantly struggling with.
"We do know it was a source of stress and consternation."
The lawyer said that Chris's friends and family told the WWE that he and Nancy were struggling with schools, as Daniel had recently finished nursery.
He added: "Nancy didn't want him to quit wrestling, but she wanted him to be at home more to care for the kid.
"She'd say she can't take care of him by herself when he was on the road."
Chris's personal physician and longtime friend Dr Phil Astin has also spoken out.
He said the wrestler did not give any indication he was troubled when they met just hours before the start of his killing spree in which he strangled Nancy, smothered Daniel and then committed suicide.
Benoit had been under the care of Astin for treatment of low testosterone levels, a condition that the medic says likely originated from previous steroid use.
Astin prescribed testosterone for Benoit in the past but would not say what, if any, medications he prescribed the day of their final meeting.
Vince also went on TV in America to again defend the charge that Benoit was suffering 'Roid rage' when slaughtering his family.
He told the Today show: "Obviously, this was not an act of rage. It was an act of deliberation.
"There were a number of prescription medications found in the house. Whether they contributed to this, who knows?
"Whether there was some other aspect for something to do with this behaviour, hopefully we'll find out in some way.
"What we're about in WWE is putting smiles on people's faces. We're entertainers. We entertain all over the world.
"That's the job description. It's not something to be tainted and smear with this.
"It's no different than a postal worker shooting up a post office.
"There was no indication whatsoever that this person turned into a monster and do what he did.
"Steroids may or may not have something to do with this. There were other pressures in terms of his son and wife.
"I don't know, We may never know. But hopefully, we can put this to bed as best we possibly can and determine what happened once we have the real evidence."
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chiro you clown you don't pay tributes to murders and glorify them ever which the evidence seems to be pointing this was. get your head out of the kava or whatever you are on. very sad news and not good for the wwe at all. I personally can't stand watching the wwe because it's faked etc but this is a tragedy for fans and non-fans alike [/b]
Comparing apples and oranges. Our avatars are very similar, One of the highlights from our teams biggest achievements. Prestwick's avatar has a murdering c*** in it. Great comparison. [/b]
Comparing apples and oranges. Our avatars are very similar, One of the highlights from our teams biggest achievements. Prestwick's avatar has a murdering c*** in it. Great comparison. [/b]
<div class='quotemain'> Comparing apples and oranges. Our avatars are very similar, One of the highlights from our teams biggest achievements. Prestwick's avatar has a murdering c*** in it. Great comparison. [/b]
Well, I see a c*** in your avatar as well.
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