John Eleuthère du Pont
American convict and philanthropist
Born
November 22nd, 1938
86 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1938, a significant figure in the world of wrestling and a prominent benefactor of the sport. Built a wrestling facility in Pennsylvania that became a training ground for Olympic athletes. His life took a dark turn when he committed murder in 1996, leading to a high-profile trial and subsequent incarceration.
Established a wrestling training center in Pennsylvania
Murdered Olympic wrestler David Schultz in 1996
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