Former NFL lineman Barry Bennett and his wife, Carol, were found dead inside their Long Prairie, Minnesota home, and authorities say they are searching for the couple’s son in connection with the deaths.
According to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, a friend found the couple on Wednesday during a welfare check after Barry, 63, and Carol, 66, did not return several calls and texts. The sheriff’s office said the cause and manner of their deaths had not been determined and that they were found under “suspicious circumstances.” Long Prairie sits about two hours northwest of the Twin Cities.
Authorities identified the couple’s son, Dylan, 22, as a suspect and said the vehicle they were seeking in connection with him was found outside of Minnesota. An arrest warrant has been issued, and authorities say he is charged with two counts of second degree murder without premeditation. A charge is an allegation, and he has not been convicted of anything.
ESPN reported that Dylan had a plane ticket for a flight from Columbus to Cancun, Mexico, and authorities believe he was in Mexico on Thursday based on phone activity.
Barry Bennett first played in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints in 1978, later joined the New York Jets, and signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 1988. On Friday, the Vikings released a statement on Twitter saying the team was saddened by the loss and sending thoughts to the family and friends of the couple.
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