According a report by the Associated Press, Chris Benoit is believed to have strangled his wife Nancy and smothered their son Daniel, before hanging himself, according to a source very close to the investigation.

Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard told The Associated Press that authorities are currently investigating what role, if any, that steroids may have played in the incident.

Thanks to Mike Johnson & PWInsider.com for help compiling the facts of this report.