Gerard Benderoth
Gerard Benderoth | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1, 1969 |
| Died | March 8, 2017 (aged 48) |
| Cause of death | Self-inflicted gunshot wound |
| Education | Westchester Community College, Troy State |
| Occupations | Policeman, Strongman, Boxer |
| Police career | |
| Department | New York City Police Department, Haverstraw Police Department |
| Other work | Strongman, Boxer |
Gerard Benderoth (February 1, 1969 – March 8, 2017) was an American policeman and strongman.
Education
[edit | edit source]He was a football player at North Rockland High School, later attending Westchester Community College and Troy State in Alabama.[1]
Police career
[edit | edit source]He was a New York City Police officer for more than a decade, and later a local police officer in Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York.
Strongman
[edit | edit source]He had vied for years to try to win the title "World's Strongest Man".
Standing 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall, he weighed 325 pounds (147 kg) and, before crowds of up to 20,000, he had done everything from carrying 450-pound stones to deadlifting 825-pound cars.[2]
Boxer
[edit | edit source]Benderoth was also a boxer, his skills qualified him for the 1996 Hudson Valley boxing team at the Empire State Games. In 1995, he was a New York Golden Gloves super heavy weight 220-pound finalist, losing by decision.
Death
[edit | edit source]Benderoth died on March 8, 2017, age 48, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound when he was pulled over by FBI agents and local police officers just a short drive from his home.[3][4] The FBI reportedly planned to arrest Benderoth on a sealed indictment related to the Tartaglione multiple murder and drug conspiracy case.[5]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Benderoth lived in Stony Point, Rockland County, New York, with his wife and four children.[4]
Achievements
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- 2006 - America's Strongest Man 13th
- 2007 - America's Strongest Man 14th
- 2008 - America's Strongest Man 10th
References
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- ^ Report on Gerard Benderoth' suicide, lohud.com; accessed March 11, 2017.
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