Gerard Benderoth
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Education
He was a football player at North Rockland High School, later attending Westchester Community College and Troy State in Alabama.[1]
Police career
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
He had vied for years to try to win the title "World's Strongest Man".
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Boxer
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
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
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
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