Benoit Diary Shows Thoughts of Death

Chris Benoit Wrote Heartfelt Notes to Close Friend Eddie Guerrero, Who Died of an Enlarged Heart

"We would've never, never dreamt that Chris was capable of doing this," said Michael Benoit, Chris Benoit's father. Benoit allegedly killed his wife and son before committing suicide in June. (WWE/AP Photo)

ATLANTA, Sept. 14, 2007

ABC news affiliate WSB-TV says the attorney of Benoit's father believes the wrestler's writings show signs of dementia and depression. The attorney provided the television station with copies of the journal.

The handwritten entries are addressed to a close friend of Benoit's, wrestler Eddie Guerrero, who died in 2005 of an enlarged heart.

Lawyer Carry Ichter says Benoit was "upset, very upset" about Guerrero's death. Benoit writes how much he loved Guerrero and what good friends they were.

Ichter notes that at one point Benoit wrote, "I will be with you soon." It appears that Benoit were having thoughts about his own mortality, Ichter said.

The station says the entries also note Benoit's love and admiration for his wife and son, Daniel.

Ichter knew Benoit for years and is now representing his father in the legal process to decide who is heir to Benoit's estate -- his children from a previous marriage or his wife's family. The couple left no will.

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