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Wikipedia poster questioned in Benoit case

Published: July 1, 2007 at 12:37 PM

STAMFORD, Conn., July 1 (UPI) -- A Connecticut man is being questioned for allegedly posting a notice about wrestler Chris Benoit's wife's death on Wikipedia hours before her body was found.

Authorities say the unidentified man posted information on the Internet site last week about the death of Nancy Benoit allegedly at the hands of the WWE wrestler, the New York Daily New said Sunday.

The former heavyweight champion allegedly killed his wife and son last weekend before killing himself in their Atlanta home.

While the alleged Wikipedia poster has called the situation a "terrible coincidence," investigators say the online report 14 hours before the crime scene was found has proven troublesome.

"It is unbelievable what a hindrance this has put on our investigation," said Lt. Tommy Pope of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department.

The Daily News said if it is proven the man knew of the deaths before the police, he could face significant criminal charges.

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