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CHRIS BENOIT'S MURDER-SUICIDE

WWE star Chris Benoit's life ended in tragedy when the wrestler, 40, committed suicide June 24 after murdering his wife and 7-year-old son. With authorities still investigating whether Benoit was overprescribed testosterone – which may have caused violent outbursts – World Wrestling Entertainment chairman Vince McMahon said, "There was no way of telling this man was a monster."

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