There are new, terrible details in the death of WWE Champ Chris Benoit and his family, as reported yesterday. Yesterday we were not told how everyone was killed, and today we were given some grisly details.

While there is no word as to how Benoit’s son was killed, it has been reported that Benoit was found hanging from a cord from a workout machine in his home gym. Prescription drugs and steroids were found in the house, but it is being reported that “roid rage” or becoming crazy and full of rage from steroids, was not the case:

“In a statement released to TMZ, WWE reps claim that the proof is in the Bibles left at the feet of Benoit’s two victims. “The physical findings announced by authorities indicate deliberation, not rage. The wife’s feet and hands were bound and she was asphyxiated, not beaten to death. By the account of the authorities, there were substantial periods of time between the death of the wife and the death of the son, again suggesting deliberate thought, not rage. The presence of a Bible by each is also not an act of rage.”

The WWE were planning on airing a memoriam for Benoit, but in the light of the horrible details that have been emerging Vince McMahon said this:

Last night on ‘Monday Night Raw,’ the WWE presented a special tribute show, recognizing the career of Chris Benoit. However, now some 26 hours later, the facts of this horrific tragedy are now apparent. Therefore, other than my comments, there will be no mention of Mr. Benoit tonight. On the contrary, tonight’s show will be dedicated to everyone who has been affected by this terrible incident. This evening marks the first step of the healing process. Tonight, the WWE performers will do what they do better than anyone else in the world — entertain you.

This is a very sad and twisted story. My heart goes out to everyone that has been affected. I will post more details as they are released.

Benoit is shown in the header image in a 2003 picture attending a memorial service with WWE chairman Vince McMahon for wrestling legend Stu Hart. Photo from Philly.com.