Former Jet Barry Bennett and Wife Killed, Son Sought

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  1. Ralebird

    Ralebird Well-Known Member

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    Disturbing story here:

    https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/barry-bennett-dead-1.35416794

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    LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. — The son of former NFL lineman Barry Bennett is accused of shooting Bennett and his wife multiple times, killing them, then driving out of state and boarding a flight to Mexico, according to criminal charges filed Friday.

    Authorities issued an arrest warrant and were searching for Dylan Bennett, 22, who is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, without premeditation, in connection with the deaths of his parents, Barry and Carol Bennett.

    Their bodies were found Wednesday in their home near Long Prairie, a small town about two hours northwest of Minneapolis.​

    Authorities believe the Bennetts were killed Monday. The complaint said Carol Bennett, who would've been 64 on Thursday, was shot multiple times in the back and torso. Barry Bennett, 63, was shot multiple times in the torso and head.


    Dylan Bennett's car was found at the home, with an empty box for a 9mm handgun and a box for ammunition inside. Carol Bennett's car was missing.

    According to the criminal complaint, Barry Bennett told the Todd County Sheriff's Office in December that Dylan had expressed thoughts about killing his parents while he was in a mental health treatment facility.​

    The criminal complaint outlines how authorities tracked Dylan Bennett's movements in recent days.

    Barry Bennett was seen Monday in the city of Long Prairie at about noon; earlier Monday, Dylan Bennett was seen driving his car during a bank transaction in which a large sum of cash was withdrawn from the Bennetts' account, the complaint said.​
     
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  2. Acad23

    Acad23 Well-Known Member

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    Sad indeed.

    Seems the kid made it to Mexico...they'll find him unless he does the right thing.
     
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    Son sought in ‘suspicious deaths’ of ex-Jet Barry Bennett, wife
    By Joshua Rhett Miller

    August 23, 2019 | 12:27pm | Updated


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    Jets defensive lineman Barry Bennett in 1985, Dylan John BennettGetty Images/Todd County Sheriff’s Office


    A former defensive lineman for the New York Jets and his wife were found dead in a rural Minnesota home – and detectives are searching for the couple’s son in their “suspicious deaths,” police said.

    The bodies of Barry Bennett, 63, and his wife, Carol, were found Wednesday in the former NFL player’s home in Long Prairie. A friend called the Todd County Sheriff’s Office to report that Bennett had not returned phone calls or texts from a day earlier.

    Both Barry Bennett and his wife, also 63, were found dead “under suspicious circumstances,” according to Todd County Sheriff Steve Och, who did not officially identify the Bennetts on Thursday because their relatives had not yet been notified of their deaths.

    But sources have identified the victims as Bennett and his wife, KMSP reported.

    Investigators later identified Dylan John Bennett, 22, as a suspect in the case, though Och did not identify the man’s relationship to the Bennetts. Neighbors have identified him as the couple’s youngest son, KVLY reported.

    Bennett is believed to be driving a blue 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe with Minnesota plates, Och said in Thursday’s statement. Investigators suspect Dylan Bennett may have left Minnesota, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported.

    “Based on information gathered during the investigation, it is determined that there is no threat to public safety at this time,” the statement read.
    After graduating from Concordia College in Minnesota, Barry Bennett played 11 seasons in the NFL, including six seasons with the Jets from 1982 to 1987. He also played for the New Orleans Saints from 1978 through 1981 and appeared in one game for the Minnesota Vikings in 1988, the final year he played.

    Bennett taught physical education at a high school in Long Prairie for about a decade after his NFL career and retired about four years ago, the superintendent of the Long Prairie Grey Eagle School District told the Star Tribune.

    Bennett was a “really good man” who loved interacting with children and rarely spoke of his NFL playing days, superintendent Jon Kringen told the newspaper.

    “It hit hard this morning,” Kringen said. “Everyone was in shock when they heard. It’s impossible to comprehend that this could happen. People are lost for understanding. … He and his wife were good people.”

    Messages seeking comment from a Jets spokesman and the Todd County Sheriff’s Office were not immediately returned Friday.
     
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    Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.

    Bennett, 63, and his wife were found in their home in Long Prairie, Minnesota. They were both shot, according to authorities, who are seeking Bennett’s son, 22-year-old Dylan John Bennett. He’s been charged with two counts of second-degree murder without premeditation, per AP.

    A criminal complaint revealed Dylan Bennett’s car was found at the scene. It contained an empty box for a 9 mm handgun and some ammunition. Authorities believe Dylan Bennett fled to Mexico. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

    In that same complaint, Barry Bennett said in December that Dylan spoke about killing his parents while in a mental health facility.

    The bodies of Carol and Barry Bennett were discovered by a friend who was doing a welfare check after Barry failed to reply to text messages and calls.

    “a few years ago he coached football and wrestling in Long Prairie.

    Bennett’s former college coach, Jim Christopherson, is among those mourning the couple’s deaths.
    “They were quality people,” he said, per the Pioneer Press.
     
  5. ukjetsfan

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    What an absolutely tragic story. Jes connection or not, that's a horrible way for lives to end.
     
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    From what I hear Mexico is not a very safe place to be right now. The cartels don't mess around.

    He may be better off in the good ol' USA.
     
  7. WarriorRB28

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    Mental illnes my butt.

    He knows exactly what he's doing.
     
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    You're familiar with the situation?
     
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    Now we all get to hear, again, how horrible Adam Gase is
     
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  10. LF911SC

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    You know about his mental condition how exactly?
     
  11. Footballgod214

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    So sad....a child they adopted turns on them.
     
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    Dylan was in a mental health facility. Connect the dots...
     
  13. NYJetsO12

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    Times have changed..too hell with the NRA:mad:

    Want to be Macho? Go lift weights, play sports and work on your car

    No need for Guns...combined with crazy people>>>will ruin this country
     
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  14. Ralebird

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    How is this relevant to my comment?
     
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    I fail to find any humor here.
     
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  17. Ralebird

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    You see cartoons, I see dead people.
     
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    Dylan Bennett contacted Minnesota authorities to arrange his surrender to the FBI. Before a plan was put in place he was arrested at a hotel in Cancun by Mexican authorities who had been seeking him.



    LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. — Authorities say the son of a former NFL lineman wanted on murder charges in Minnesota for the shooting of his parents was arrested Saturday in Mexico.

    The Todd County Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Dylan John Bennett was arrested on second degree murder charges at a hotel Saturday in Cancun.

    Authorities say Bennett had contacted County Sheriff Steve Och earlier in the day to say that he would turn himself in to the FBI. But a sheriff's office statement said the arrest by Mexican authorities came before the information could be communicated to them.

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    Jets defensive lineman Barry Bennett, right, reacts after Bennett blocked Jim Breech's game-winning field-goal attempt and the Jets' Rich Miano returned the ball for the winning touchdown at Giants Stadium on Nov. 30, 1987. Bennett played for the Jets from 1982-88. Photo Credit: Associated Press/Wilbur Funches


    "The FBI is taking him into custody now and will transport him to Minnesota in the coming days," the statement said.


    The bodies of 63-year-old Barry Bennett and his wife, Carol, were found Wednesday at their home in Long Prairie, a town of about 3,500 people 124 miles (200 kilometers) northwest of Minneapolis. Their deaths were ruled homicide from gunshots.

    A criminal complaint says Dylan Bennett's car was at the scene with an empty box for a 9 mm handgun inside, along with ammunition.

    Investigators believe the Bennetts were killed Monday. The complaint said Carol Bennett, who would've been 64 on Thursday, was shot multiple times in the back and torso. Barry Bennett, 63, was shot multiple times in the torso and head.​


    According to the criminal complaint, Barry Bennett told the Todd County Sheriff's Office in December that Dylan had expressed thoughts about killing his parents while he was in a mental health treatment facility.

    The criminal complaint outlines how authorities tracked the family in recent days.

    Barry Bennett was seen Monday in Long Prairie at about noon. Earlier Monday, Dylan Bennett was seen driving his car during a bank transaction in which a large sum of cash was withdrawn from the Bennetts' account, the complaint said.

    Carol Bennett's credit and debit cards were used in Wisconsin, Illinois and Ohio on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Her car was found in Columbus, Ohio. Dylan Bennett had a plane ticket for a flight from Columbus to Cancun.

    Barry Bennett played 11 seasons with the New Orleans Saints, the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings.

    The Star Tribune reported Bennett had retired from teaching physical education in Long Prairie. Superintendent Jon Kringen said Bennett rarely talked about his NFL career unless someone asked.

    By The Associated Press
     
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    abyzmul R.J. MacReady, 2018 Funniest Member Award Winner

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    I love these people that think they are going to get away by fleeing to Mexico, and then they go to a resort city full of white people like Cancun or Puerto Vallarta.
     
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  20. TonyFtLaud

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    He's obviously familiar with mental illness..:D
     
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