In a case that has sent shockwaves through the sporting community, a champion wrestler has been arrested for the horrific murder of his multi-millionaire coach in what authorities suspect was a crime of passion.
Sargis Sargsian, a 44-year-old former Olympian, stands accused of brutally killing 70-year-old Gene George at the American Top Team Orlando wrestling facility in Florida. The esteemed coach, a revered figure in the wrestling world, was found deceased from multiple sharp force injuries.
A Suspected Love Triangle Turns Deadly
Court documents and law enforcement sources point towards a volatile love triangle as the potential motive for the vicious attack. It is believed Sargsian may have discovered intimate communications between the victim and his own wife, sparking a fatal jealousy.
Orange County Sheriff's Office homicide detectives reported that text messages and other evidence strongly suggest George and the suspect's wife were involved in a clandestine relationship. This discovery allegedly triggered the wrestler's violent rage.
The Gruesome Discovery
The tragedy unfolded on a Tuesday afternoon when another coach made the grisly discovery of George's body inside the facility. Emergency services were immediately dispatched, but the renowned coach was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities swiftly identified Sargsian as the prime suspect. He was located and apprehended the following day without incident, now facing a charge of first-degree murder.
A Stellar Career Ended in Tragedy
Gene George was no ordinary coach. A hugely successful and wealthy figure, he had dedicated his life to wrestling, coaching numerous athletes to Olympic glory. His death represents an enormous loss to the sport he loved.
Sargsian himself was a beneficiary of George's coaching expertise. The Armenian-born wrestler, who represented his country at the Olympic Games before becoming a US citizen, had trained under George for years—a relationship that ended in the most tragic way imaginable.
The investigation continues as the community mourns the loss of a coaching legend.
